By karon

November 7, 2010 12:59 AM | Link to this

John Wall Street Kasich, If he is such a genius then why cant he figure out to do the passenger train for Ohio and make it sound!

By Randy

November 7, 2010 5:22 AM | Link to this

Karon I believe I overheard him say “I am working on a plan for Karon to have her OWN little choo-choo……or did he say “I think Karon is a little coo-co?”…….

By Anon

November 7, 2010 8:40 AM | Link to this

karon: what part of $8 billion dollars budget deficit do you not understand? We can’t afford for the State to build trains that no one will ride. Get the heck OUT of my pocket!

By Suebee

November 7, 2010 9:48 AM | Link to this

1-Add truck lanes to I70—excellent idea—when do we start? Suggestion: Only add a 4th lane if there are already 3 lanes on either side; otherwise add 2 more & start adding from the outside in, if possible, as a way to keep disruption to a minimum. Also, mark the right 2 lanes or inside 2 lanes, as trucks only. 2-As far as the railway system, I don’t know why you think no one would ride it. It’s been stated that more people are already riding it then in the past. And now that the Repuks will be back in office, gas prices have already started going up. When they hit $4/gl, I’ll just bet more people will ride the train. If it gets built. Kaisch is already taking jobs from Ohio by saying he’ll stop the train. What a good Repuk governor he will be!

By righttrack

November 7, 2010 10:42 AM | Link to this

Yes, Ohio 3-C Amtrak service will cost Ohioans $17 million a year. That’s about $1.50 per Ohioan per year. Add $5 to our license plate fees and earmark that money for Ohio Amtrak service. I’ll gladly pay $5.00/year to have the conveinece of Amtrak service here. I won’t be a daily rider, but I will use the service as often as possible.

By Dan

November 7, 2010 10:48 AM | Link to this

If more cross country freight could be carried by rail, then there wouldn’t be as much truck traffic on the interstates. As for passenger rail use in the state, it might work in and around the larger cities. How about starting there before implenting it state wide. If it works and there is a statewide demand, then grow the system. Start small, then expand.

By Gary

November 7, 2010 11:41 AM | Link to this

Excellent idea! Most car drivers do not accelerate to highway speed at end of on-ramps. They also think a semi is constantly racing them. Cars tailgating semis is a constant. Oh, and lets not forget riding along alongside a semi and staying in blind spots. Cutting semis off to get off an exit at the last minute? Lastly, Cruise control in cars must not be an option anymore. Just some observations I have noticed.

By jkj

November 7, 2010 11:45 AM | Link to this

Truck-only lanes would be a waste of time. As it is now, trucks are supposed to stay in the right-hand lane, but they don’t. Will the police enforce this? Likely not.

By janetlaw

November 7, 2010 11:55 AM | Link to this

Absolutely - interstate system only for trucks - WAY less accidents and interstate blockages.

By B.C.

November 7, 2010 12:07 PM | Link to this

We used to have a good system in this country it was called the railroads. Not only do we have increased pollution but so many dangerous illegals on our highways.

By Anon

November 7, 2010 12:10 PM | Link to this

jkj: I have not seen any signs/laws for trucks to be in right lane only! Where do you get your info?

By mike

November 7, 2010 12:31 PM | Link to this

I used to live in California and they have a law where if there are 3 or more lanes of traffic going in one direction on an interstate a semi-truck can’t use the furthest left lane. This is supposed to be the passing lane on bigger interstates anyway so unclogging that lane, if 3 or more lanes in one direction, would help both I75 and I70 if they eliminated it for semi-truck use.

By karon

November 7, 2010 12:36 PM | Link to this

How much is this new highway for trucks going to cost another billion dollars? Trains are cheaper to build and cheaper to maintain build the trains!

By tallsandi

November 7, 2010 12:45 PM | Link to this

I think it needs to be just one each way, not two. Also, it should be through traffic, not just truck traffic. Vehicles that are driving all the way through Dayton can be in a lane that they can’t get out of to try to cross four lanes of traffic to hit an exit. This will make 75 safer to drive on.

By tallsandi

November 7, 2010 12:48 PM | Link to this

Train? sure, but once I get to Cincinnati, which I drive to every week, how do I get to where I am going? 30 or 40 dollars for a cab? I don’t think so. If I can put my car on a train to Cincinnati and back for 8 bucks, then O.K. but otherwise, fugetaboutit

By Libertarian

November 7, 2010 1:00 PM | Link to this

(1) Glad to see you are back, Karon, you big freak! I am surprised you type so well with a strait jacket on. But in all seriousness if a train system was economically viable (i.e. if it made as much or more money than it cost to build and operate), somebody would have built one long ago.

By Henry morgenthau

November 7, 2010 1:03 PM | Link to this

“We have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work. And I have just one interest, and if I am wrong…somebody else can have my job. I want to see this country prosperous. I want to see people get a job. I want to see people get enough to eat. We have never made good on our promises…I say after eight years of this administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started…And an enormous debt to boot!” -May 9, 1939

By what?

November 7, 2010 1:13 PM | Link to this

Here comes the first of many new corporate welfare installments! I think truck lanes are a great idea - Let the trucking industry pay for it without passing it on to the consumer - but don’t make up safety issues so taxpayers get stuck with the bill.

By Standing with Karen

November 7, 2010 1:29 PM | Link to this

Karen, don’t fret, the republicans have found a way to keep the money and the contributions coming in: Helping freight rail was the plan all along: One prominent Republican in the Ohio Senate who spoke with CGE on the 3C, said the Republican caucus’ decision to not oppose the state applying for FRA high-speed rail funds was all about upgrading freight rail tracks. State Sen. Bill Seitz told as much to Jon Craig in an interview for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Seitz, a lawyer from Green Township, said there’s no reason to return the $400 million if Congress amends its rules mandating the money go to passenger rail, an idea that is gaining steam with some capital hill officials. Seitz and Statehouse Republicans, like Kasich, think the 3C passenger rail project makes no sense, and is a boondoggle in waiting because a great deal of the cost goes to upgrading existing freight rail lines, Seitz said many things may be possible with Ohio Congressman John Boehner taking over as the next U.S. House Speaker. “It can’t hurt to ask,” Seitz told Craig. “John Boehner is a friend of mine.” Must be one of the tricks Boehner has up his sleeve.

By Autobahn Bob

November 7, 2010 1:59 PM | Link to this

How much will all this cost and WHERE will the money come from ?? Want to make the roadways a LOT safer ? Educate the Public to the SLOW TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT concept !! Want to Text, Talk, Eat, Read, Put on make up or whatever while you are DRIVING ?? GREAT !!! Just do it ALL in the far left lane !! SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT !!!!

By grumpy

November 7, 2010 2:06 PM | Link to this

Who will pay for this? A better idea would be to enforce all traffic rules and to cite drivers who violate the rules. Truckers are supposed to be professional drivers. When they tailgate, exceed the speed limits and operate trucks with sub-standard equipment like tires and brakes, they are not acting professional and should be cited and fined severely. Trucking companies who demand their truckers take needless chances and operate their vehicles above legal weights should be jailed and their companies liquidated.

By Autobahn Bob

November 7, 2010 2:13 PM | Link to this

I got so riled up in my posting I put Left lane! I meant RIGHT LANE! SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT !!!

By Timothy

November 7, 2010 2:22 PM | Link to this

The idea sounds good. It wood be safer to seperate the commericial traffic from regular traffic. Logisically, how would it be done? Part of the expense would have to come from the commerical haulers and bussinesses. Of the first 6 persons interviewed on this topic, 5 were female. Some of them admitted to be scared driving near these trucks. Basically what it comes down to is this, STOP talking & texting on your mobile devices. KEEP your hands on the wheel. DRIVE in your lane. DON’T speed or cut off these Trucks or anyone else! If EVERYONE would just pay attention to their driving, less people would DIE!! But we as humans are inheariently STUPID! That’s why we’ll always need our POLICE and FIRE DEPARTMENTS! And by the way, those of you who vote against your PUBLIC SAFETY LEVYS and such remember this, now when you need them, you’ll have to wait alot longer while your in TERMOIL!!

By Dave

November 7, 2010 2:30 PM | Link to this

If we add more lanes for trucks, will they pay for these lanes? Or is this another boondoggle like slow passenger rail?

By Ron

November 7, 2010 2:44 PM | Link to this

this is another way for our “BIG GOVERNMENT” to spend our tax dollars. I can see it now higher gas tax at state, federal and local levels. Those who want it let them pay the tax but for those who the taxes are high enough let us alone. But let the gov. persuade you to thinking this is a good safe idea.

By null

November 7, 2010 2:50 PM | Link to this

let the state officials pay for this out of their “own” pockets and see what a “good” idea it is. I, now I said “I” think everyone is taxed enough whether it is at a state, local or federal level, including gas tax. That would be good, higher gas tax, wouldn’t it.

By the bonobo

November 7, 2010 2:51 PM | Link to this

Hey Anon…I believe Indiana has a Law that fines a Semi Driver $500 if he’s caught in the far left lane…as soon as you get to Richmond it starts…fyi

By R

November 7, 2010 2:55 PM | Link to this

it would make more sense for people to be more careful, it would be a lot cheaper. Also they,the gov, can’t maintain their current roads let alone adding another lane.

By Timothy

November 7, 2010 3:00 PM | Link to this

On the subject of passenger rail service, fast or slow. It would be a good idea to bring back this fourm of transportation. The raillines and trains are here. Upgrade them for safety what is necessary. Communities that want a stop, (and only a choosen few) must come up with a station funds along with Amtrak. We’re flurtin with $3 a gallon gasoline. This would be our way to stick it to those countries of OPEC. Let’s take the battle to them! They know now that their oil reserves are getting low. As for the question if we add lanes for Trucks, will they (as I say to) pay for it. Well it would be a tax on them. The do the most wear to the roads. This is done everyday in other ways.

By Anon

November 7, 2010 3:11 PM | Link to this

Bonobo: Uh no. I drive west to Indy every day and back. No such sign. Better get your vision checked.

By karon

November 7, 2010 3:15 PM | Link to this

The 400 million Ohio received to do the passenger trains MUST only go to passenger trains , and the repbulicans of Ohio have been told that! John Wall street Kasich plans to kill the passenger train will HAVE to send the money back to the feds! It is ok though states such as Michigan want that money so they can build passenger trains and create jobs for michigan! Your wonderful newly elect governor Kasich has just KILLED jobs for Ohio!

By Anon

November 7, 2010 3:20 PM | Link to this

Grumpy: Wow. You must be one of those idiots in a car that bought the last batch of “It’s all about me” t-shirts at Walmart. The overwhelming majority of truck drivers are trying to do their job safely by getting to their next destination on time. Cars speed, your point??? If you have seen what I see from the cab of a semi, maybe you would rethink what you stated. Cars tailgate big time, texting and yacking on the phone, basically most have the attitude of get outta my way.

By Trainman

November 7, 2010 3:54 PM | Link to this

First off, this has nothing to do with the passenger train project… it’s about moving freight. Railroads are safer and more efficient at moving freight and that can’t be disputed. In reality semi-trucks should only be used for short-haul trips from a rail tranfer yard to it’s destination or vice-versa. The reason the highways are constantly being rebuilt isn’t because of the regular automobile traffic… It’s heavy trucks!

By grasshopper

November 7, 2010 4:02 PM | Link to this

that’s a good idea, putting truck lane’s on i/70 safer for all , & hey don’t go putting the trucker’s down , if it whern’t for them we would’nt have some thing’s like food [ ect ect . so u trucker’s have a safe ride & god bless

By grasshopper

November 7, 2010 4:17 PM | Link to this

hey trainman !u blame truck’s for messing up our road’s well i suppose they do the same on bridges too !!& what do airplane’s do ?? oh my what a world take’s all kind’s i guess [ people ]

By Left Lane

November 7, 2010 4:27 PM | Link to this

I am a German National visiting the U.S. All of you would be arrested in Germany for common sense traffic violations that I’ve witnessed while motoring here. Your arrogance, rudeness, slowness in response, shows lack of concern for you fellow motoring companions. No wonder so many of you die yearly in completely avoidable “traffic “accidents”. Morons rule the highwys in the U.S. I drove 145 MPH on the Autobahn to travel to Frankfurt Airport to catch the flight here. You morons have trouble at 55 entering a freeway (which is speed limited at 70 MPH…can you do the math?…think you should be doing 15 MPH faster to enter the freeway?!) Idiots. You don’t need extra truck lanes…you need training.

By Ron R

November 7, 2010 4:56 PM | Link to this

As a truck driver I think that giving us our own lanes would make the lives of a proffesional a bit easier as long as we had seprate access to rest areas to give trucks and autos a bit more space to function.

By Richard Thorpe

November 7, 2010 5:19 PM | Link to this

I agree with Freddie from Riverside: No more construction. Since the laws changed to allow the trucks to travel at the same speed as the cars, things flow pretty smooth.

By GWB

November 7, 2010 7:32 PM | Link to this

I’m so glad you DUMBOCRATS don’t know the financial term that follows Trillion…..

By Only Smart One Here

November 7, 2010 7:52 PM | Link to this

Really? Are any of you serious? There are dedicated lanes for tucks: “SLOW TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT” If they would just follow that, we would be fine. What makes you think they’ll stay in a “Truck” lane when they don’t stay to the right as it is? Wake Up America !

By CB Savage

November 7, 2010 8:05 PM | Link to this

Truck drivers don’t need separate lanes. They need to slow down. Raising the speed limit was an idea born from pressure from the Ohio Trucking Association. Truck drivers should also: a) obey the yield signs on the interstate on ramps and b) stay out of the passing lane if it will take them 5 miles to pass another truck.

By painfultruth

November 7, 2010 8:17 PM | Link to this

Strickland just went down in flames doo-dah, doo-dah Along with KARONS dream of trains Oh, do-dah-day I’ll bet he cried all night Iknow she cried all day Strickland just went down in flames AND IT’S A HAPPY DAY REALITY HITS HOME!!!

By karon

November 7, 2010 8:46 PM | Link to this

Trains are more efficent for bringing in cargo than to have billions spent on a highway for a trucks. With gas prices on the rise it is going to get more expensive for trucks on the road!

By reality

November 7, 2010 9:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t see what the problem is. The Federal government is taking care of the overcrowded highway system as fast as they can. If they stay on course with the QE and issuing junk T-bills, there won’t be much traffic on the roads soon. Makes it rough if you want to actually eat but the roads will be plenty safe from traffic. The roving gangs of thugs on the otherhand…

By karon

November 7, 2010 11:18 PM | Link to this

This state had better get serious about transportation! Ohio and the southern states are going to be the last of the states to build up into a rail system! Already states are fighting to get train money and some states are making their states economics developments around rail and NOT highways! Ohio is still trying to live in a 1950 transportation system, with gas prices rising Ohio is in for a hard time! Call Kasich office and tell him to support trains now!

By kenkhan

February 11, 2011 8:59 PM | Link to this

Some times Limo service is cheaper than taxis for airport rides. So next time when you travel take quotes from few limousine services and you will be surprised to know that the rates are not that high as compaired to Taxi, most of the time its a few dollars more than a taxi and some times even less than a cab. Some of the limo service providers offer shares rides and they are deffinetly less than taxi. Try it next time and see it yourself!!