Submitted by Ristray t3_xx4e1s in providence
Locksmith-Pitiful t1_ira9ups wrote
I was hoping there would be some tunnel access to pedestrians somehow. Going up college hill is fucking dreadful and not accessible to anyone except those with a decent car -- those with accessibility issues, bikes, scooters, etc, are fucked.
Not sure how it'll be done but I'd love to see it!
jconti1233 t1_irabv6z wrote
my life would tranform if i could bicycle through there rather than going up college hill everyday
relbatnrut t1_irciaza wrote
Biking up college hill every day does keep me fit though
zebrawithflowers t1_irdvs9o wrote
Yup - that walk is great cardio, too!
Good-Expression-4433 t1_iraqhvx wrote
I walk everywhere and don't drive and it's the main reason I don't go to College Hill more regularly. Getting to the tunnel is easy but that hike up to College Hill blows and even bikes and scooters can't really do it.
listen_youse t1_irat44c wrote
This escalator that works for bikes, scooters, strollers belongs on College Street
darekta t1_ird3stp wrote
Now we're talkin
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_irlalg6 wrote
Even more Norway: we could get a funicular going haha
zebrawithflowers t1_irdvpc6 wrote
You may not realize it, but there's a hill inside the tunnel as well. When you are heading toward Thayer, the bus is going uphill the whole way.
The incline is not as steep as outside the tunnel, but it's a long slog with nothing nice to look at.
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zebrawithflowers t1_irp0q27 wrote
Elevation of 14 North Main Street: 16 feet above sea level (source: https://whatismyelevation.com/location/41.826631,-71.40822/14-N-Main-St--Providence--RI-02903-)
Elevation of 218 Thayer Street (Starbucks): 105 feet above sea level (source: https://whatismyelevation.com/location/41.827509,-71.400768/218-Thayer-St--Providence--RI-02906-)
I've biked the tunnel. No need to pedal coming from Thayer. Whole other story in the other direction.
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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_irn7rco wrote
The reality is this state is getting crushed by climate change in part due to our addiction to large cars. That 10 ton, 3 parking spot SUV can't float 👍
Just a concerned, educated resident.
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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_irn87mw wrote
We literally just had record droughts and flooding.
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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_irnds4n wrote
If you disagree with the scientific consensus and have your own findings, please publish your data.
Littering is a systemic issue partially caused by urban decay and poverty. I'm also not sure how that relates to an accessible lane where many residents bike, walk, scoot, etc -- I suppose it would actually reduce urban decay now that I think about it.
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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_irnfx82 wrote
Huh? It's already been established that a populace living in a "less nice" area tends to care less about it, increased liter is a factor.
Care for another anti-science take or can I move along?
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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_irnlxwq wrote
K. Still have no clue why you from from climate change denial to hating on accessible infrastructure to littering.
Think I lost interest here.
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