Ticketing Jaywalkers at Bobs

Colossus sees the light! Alert the new media!

Yes, that would be one of many best case scenerios, and the area around Spgfld Plz is slated for redevelopment. But it is unlikely that anyone would dedicate much of that valuable real estate to our little non-profit slugging venture. So likely we will get drummed out of the area eventually, if not by the Toyota dealer then by the Spgfld Plz owners.

Another best case scenerio that has been tossed around in this forum, relocate the slug line to the Spgfld. Mall (off Frontier, near Penny's/Macy's garage). Yes, its a few minutes and a few lights further east than Bob's, but there are many reasons why its a better option. Lots of free parking, established bus lines, close prox. to the metro, easy access to the HOV lanes, and the Mall mgt. has already invited us. And while the Mall is also part of Spgfld. redevelopment plans, all these benefits will likely still be there. Plus, no streets to cross!

We don't care on which side of OKM they put the slug line. Slugs will still cross the road illegally to get to it.
We just don't want jaywalking slugs coming out of the dark and suddenly appear in front of a car on that busy stretch of road.

It's already hectic on OKM at S'field Plaza with drivers having to check mirrors, look over their shoulders, etc. to move into the correct lane to enter the HOV lanes, regular lanes, and the parking lot for slug line pick-up.

Having to also watch for jaywalking slug pedestrians is an additional driving task that contributes to an already dangerous stretch of road.

Just build the barricade west to the Spring Street intersection and police presence for public safety will not be needed at "Bob's".

Otherwise, we'll just have to hope there won't eventually be a "SPLAT" on the "8-lane live version of Frogger" game on OKM.

Didn't see a single jaywalker or police cruiser at Bob's this morning.
Something must be happening!

As we passed Bob's this morning, we had 4 in the Grand Marq already from our carpool rendezvous in Burke. We were early and passed the Bob's slug line location about 6:10. We noticed one lady slug standing there, but didn't see if or how she crossed OKM.

I was there this morning for about 10 min. No one crossed the street (funny how now all the slugs walk up in mass from the light, must have been 20-25 all at the same time. Was pretty funny.

However, LAST NIGHT when I dropped off, I sat and watched like 30 people run right across the street. What good is morning enforcement without the same evening enforcement? What does that accomplish other then to try and shut down the morning slug line?

OHHHH!!!! Darn, man my conspiracy theories gene is kicking in. I just don't get the enforcement effort which seems like such a waste. Unless someone is trying to close down the stop. Just got me a little...hmmmm!!!