Comments on: Memphis a Top 5 Most Dangerous Metro Area for Pedestrians http://www.lawferrell.com/memphis-a-top-5-most-dangerous-metro-area-for-pedestrians/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memphis-a-top-5-most-dangerous-metro-area-for-pedestrians Information on memphis personal injury lawyers and memphis workers compensation lawyers Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:49:18 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Magdalena Romero http://www.lawferrell.com/memphis-a-top-5-most-dangerous-metro-area-for-pedestrians/comment-page-1/#comment-1733 Magdalena Romero Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:53:21 +0000 http://www.lawferrell.com/?p=705#comment-1733 personally, i think that the majority of the problem tends to be stemmed from the pedestrians themselves. in my neighborhood there are sidewalks throughot on both sides of the road. however, the majority of the people walking seem to think it's better to walk on the street. i understand that some serious walkers & runners agree that there is less hock on the ankles and knees if you stick to asphalt. but, i'm continually seeing throngs of people casually if not lackadaisically strolling the streets themselves and not in single file, which may be safer, but still not the best choice. so as far as spending more money for better pedestrian infrastructure, i'm unsure as to whether or not that would be the best idea for safer roads, streets & highways in Memphis. it would be good to have better bus stops that actually have shelter for those using public transit in general, however spending further monies on projects such as trails and the like seem more of a waste of tax money, especially when there are so many other more important problems within our city and Shelby county. alas, these are just the observations of a common citizen whose lived in either the city of Memphis or within Shelby county limits for over the last 20+ years. perhaps there should be emphasis more on proper conduct when on the road, whether it be bicycle, vehicle, or foot in our schools, community centers and yes, even church & home? personally, i think that the majority of the problem tends to be stemmed from the pedestrians themselves. in my neighborhood there are sidewalks throughot on both sides of the road. however, the majority of the people walking seem to think it’s better to walk on the street. i understand that some serious walkers & runners agree that there is less hock on the ankles and knees if you stick to asphalt. but, i’m continually seeing throngs of people casually if not lackadaisically strolling the streets themselves and not in single file, which may be safer, but still not the best choice. so as far as spending more money for better pedestrian infrastructure, i’m unsure as to whether or not that would be the best idea for safer roads, streets & highways in Memphis. it would be good to have better bus stops that actually have shelter for those using public transit in general, however spending further monies on projects such as trails and the like seem more of a waste of tax money, especially when there are so many other more important problems within our city and Shelby county. alas, these are just the observations of a common citizen whose lived in either the city of Memphis or within Shelby county limits for over the last 20+ years. perhaps there should be emphasis more on proper conduct when on the road, whether it be bicycle, vehicle, or foot in our schools, community centers and yes, even church & home?

]]> By: admin http://www.lawferrell.com/memphis-a-top-5-most-dangerous-metro-area-for-pedestrians/comment-page-1/#comment-1695 admin Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:58:09 +0000 http://www.lawferrell.com/?p=705#comment-1695 That's an interesting idea. The potential drawbacks that I see are: 1) It can get pretty dry in the summer and I'm not sure how deep the river channel is then, and 2) the Wolf kind of meanders around the city. It would not be a direct ride, that's for sure. Thanks for the comments and ideas Chris! That’s an interesting idea. The potential drawbacks that I see are: 1) It can get pretty dry in the summer and I’m not sure how deep the river channel is then, and 2) the Wolf kind of meanders around the city. It would not be a direct ride, that’s for sure.

Thanks for the comments and ideas Chris!

]]> By: chris vescovo http://www.lawferrell.com/memphis-a-top-5-most-dangerous-metro-area-for-pedestrians/comment-page-1/#comment-1694 chris vescovo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:45:31 +0000 http://www.lawferrell.com/?p=705#comment-1694 I think the City of Memphis should utilize the Wolf River as an alternative to street traffic by offering commuter boat rides to locations up and down the water way. A person could travel from downtown to Shelby Farms via a relaxing, scenic river ride. Cities like Boston already have programs similar to this. I think the City of Memphis should utilize the Wolf River as an alternative to street traffic by offering commuter boat rides to locations up and down the water way. A person could travel from downtown to Shelby Farms via a relaxing, scenic river ride. Cities like Boston already have programs similar to this.

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