tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post7490068126212064775..comments2008-07-21T20:34:19.666-07:00J.P. St. Pierrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18042166065116849388funkyleucadian@gmail.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-41789269163898826382008-07-21T20:34:00.000-07:002008-07-21T20:34:00.000-07:00How is the City going to monitor this enclosed area for terrorist activity? Given the location and limited access, it would be a good spot to drop a backpack with an IED in it. If at grade crossings are utilized, this risk is minimized because the engineer of the train has a fighting chance to spot the object. Also, I think these gunnels (gang tunnels) would be usurped by gangs as turf -- why spend $5 mil to give gangs a place to hang out -- especially under a train track. These gunnels are just asking for trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-75154978562610028682008-07-21T16:21:00.000-07:002008-07-21T16:21:00.000-07:00For the life of me I can't understand why people move here because this is a great town and then want to change everything! What screwed this up was when NCTD made it illegal to cross the tracks. Get this reversed. Isn't there a lawyer out there who can fight for our prescriptive easement across the tracks? Anybody hear about Vista getting an at-grade crossing?Area Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11158470146534619523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-89458847880198768872008-07-20T12:26:00.000-07:002008-07-20T12:26:00.000-07:00Anon 2:19...Ok I'll make it simply for you. The tunnels SUCK and are a huge waste of tax payers money and they will look like shit.<BR/><BR/>Is that clear enough for you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-32288152151007893842008-07-19T17:35:00.000-07:002008-07-19T17:35:00.000-07:00Area Man needs some medication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-11173354673796465092008-07-19T15:49:00.000-07:002008-07-19T15:49:00.000-07:00His point is vote for someone besides Jerome Stocks in NovemberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-89420580815405222602008-07-19T14:19:00.000-07:002008-07-19T14:19:00.000-07:00too long.<BR/><BR/>after reading for 2 minutes you just lost your point with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-27754828054757676562008-07-19T12:54:00.000-07:002008-07-19T12:54:00.000-07:00I think we should start an organized movement to underground the train and stop these half-assed, money-wasting efforts like pedestrian crossings. Area Man has it exactly correct - ped. crossings are NOT a long-term solution. <BR/><BR/>Our slogan could take a page from the NRA bumper stickers that I see when I venture to East County: "Trains don't kill people. Stupid people kill people." <BR/><BR/>Harsh? Maybe. <BR/>True? 100%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-50176535392546830432008-07-19T12:49:00.001-07:002008-07-19T12:49:00.001-07:00"Area Man" for city council!!! Right on target with this analysis! You rock! Help us, Area Man, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-14067144356914209672008-07-19T12:49:00.000-07:002008-07-19T12:49:00.000-07:00Great vent- the guy forgot the automatic fire suppression system that will have to be in place. That will cost a bundle of money to install and maintain. Then again it will give our firefighters something to do at night when the kids active the alarm at 2AM.<BR/><BR/>No more BS projectsno more BS projectsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-49876264778655001472008-07-19T11:32:00.000-07:002008-07-19T11:32:00.000-07:00The tunnel plans are on the City website -- take a look -- each one has a long pathway approach where the existing slope and topography of the land has been altered. At Santa Fe, it appears a large berm will be built to allow gradual sloping access into the tunnel -- doesn't this type of project require an EIR? Will the City have to be sued again to make them follow the law?bonddinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-40163467593944457842008-07-19T11:12:00.000-07:002008-07-19T11:12:00.000-07:00This is Jeromes way of slowly killing Encinitas. IF the tunnels get approved, here is what will happen.<BR/><BR/>First comes the tunnels.<BR/><BR/>Then comes the double tracking.<BR/><BR/>Then comes the 6 foot high chain link fences like Oceanside and Carlsbad dividing our community forever.<BR/><BR/>Dont let it happen.<BR/><BR/>I wish Jerome would move out of Encinitas and run for office in his new home. He does not represent Encinitas best interest.<BR/><BR/>Lets make sure it doesn't happen. Vote out Jerome Stocks in November.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-55718124325674153162008-07-19T10:49:00.000-07:002008-07-19T10:49:00.000-07:00Excellent commentary -- send it to the council so each one is aware of the issues now. Why is the City wasting our money dealing with this incredibly expensive butt ugly useless non-solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-79727503662578119332008-07-19T10:43:00.000-07:002008-07-19T10:43:00.000-07:00BRAVO!marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-52192197969579424072008-07-19T10:34:00.000-07:002008-07-19T10:34:00.000-07:00This editorial was not written by staff. That means he doesn't know shit.<BR/><BR/>Only staff, Jerome and Dalager are smart enough to figure these things out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-1687459337514566672008-07-19T10:20:00.000-07:002008-07-19T10:20:00.000-07:00tunnel trains not peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-75337253313849064522008-07-19T08:51:00.000-07:002008-07-19T08:51:00.000-07:00Hear! Hear! I couldn't agree more. The Thursday night Planning Commission meeting was a trail of patience. At one point two commissioners said they could better spend their time some place else. Me too!<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately the PC didn't have the authority to consider anything but the design. This whole matter has to be strongly opposed when it comes before the council. The whole plan is idiocy and only moving forward because money is available. Assistant City Manager Richard Phillips clearly stated that there was a funding deadline that had to be met. <BR/><BR/>Let the deadline pass and the project die. One very frustrated commissioner said the project was a waste of money, unnecessary, and poorly designed. He apologized for venting and not speaking to the matter at hand. He got a strong round of applause. I salute him for his courage to say what most of us are thinking. The tunnels will be blight on our city.Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12885680.post-89688218901871088822008-07-19T08:23:00.000-07:002008-07-19T08:23:00.000-07:00No more traffic signals on N.Coast Mainstreet at intersections. Only 4 way stops or roundabouts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com