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Found a Mouse Acceleration Glitch, please fix this.
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I've been playing this game since it's release and this has never happened until about two months ago when you guys updated the sensitivity of the mouse. I play with a G9x at the moment and it's a damn good mouse, drivers are all up to date, everything works fine on my desktop and multiple other games, but when I launch CoD:MW3 MP and jump in a game, every 10 or 15 seconds my mouse's DPI decides to jump 2000 points. This has runined my gaming experiance for MP and put a very bad taste in my mouth for MW3 in general.
Now, my theory is that your in game mouse settings are inconsistent, allowing my mouse to over-ride and take control for a short time. I play with very low sensitivity in game, and a very high one on my mouse, if I turn my mouse DPI down, you can definitely tell jumping and skipping while ADS'ed and dragging across the screen, which is why low sensitivity in game and high DPI is crucial for aiming and hitting targets at far distances such as sniping or getting those persice shots with non-scoped weapons.
I've tried getting rid of the mouse's program, letting it run on default but the problem still happens. I've turned the sensitivity up in game to see if that was the problem and I still get it. I've verified the local cashe and tried a standard Microsoft mouse and it still happens. I've re-installed drivers and checked for updates for MW3 and it's still there.
I want to know if this, 'glitch' has happened with anyone else and what the MW3 team is going to do about it. I know it's not a problem with my mouse, given it works in every other game just fine, this is the ONLY game I have this problem with.
Edit: Please note that by, 'mouse jumping 2000 dpi' means it will suddenly accelerate for 1-2 seconds, then go back to normal settings. So if I turn left, I'll do about 3, 360 degree turns before it jumps back to normal and I can continue.
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same thing happend to me last night with my rat 7 when i turned it will go from normal to top speed and i will do a 360 turn i reinstalled ,y drivers and now it seems better
Really? No responces on this? Not even help from people who work at Activision. This is the bs that MW3 has come to. When someone posts a legitimate problem with their game, it's ignored and no one cares. Why does Activision even put up these bullsh*t forums if they don't even look at them? This is the only way a game is going to get better but they seem to be blind to that fact.
Like they give a shít! they already got your money, if they cared about general consumers, they would ban the hackers.
I just started having this problem to a few days ago and I use the Steelseries XAI. I have no acceleration problems with the other game I play and it is kind of frustrating to have this problem with this game.
i had the issue b4 and sometimes it still surfaces the only fix i could fix was to turn the dpi on my mouse to 1800 and voila it still happens from time to time but not as often as it used i barely notice it anymore.
Razer Deathadder btw.
OK scuse me if this is obvious... Are you sure you don't have a hair stuk in your mouse around the laser? Or, it had something similar and found the mouse button next to my change weapon button was set to change the sensitivity, and i was accidentally hitting it sometimes when I changed weapons.
This exact problem. Spikes in the dpi or intermittent acceleration or something. It is not consisten, just randomely spikes. If I move my mouse side to side using the same consistent motion every few seconds it will jump like 90 degrees or more. Makes the game unplayable when you try to enter a firefight and end up running in, spinning like a top in a 360 and giving your back to the opossing side. I use a Logitech G5, I've tried configuring windows mouse settings as well as the Logitech set point software to config movement. I turned off all acceleration but it's more than an accceleration problem as I experience inconsistent mouse movement in game. Mouse works perfectly in every other game I play including StarCraft 2 where mouse movement is pretty important and noticeable if acceleration is on or glitchy in any way. Pretty frustrating, ready to give up on this game.
Look at thew date of the OP.
If they haven' fixed it yet, why would they fix it now?
I still think this is a polling rate issue... but only specifically an issue in this game (not like an issue with polling rate overall).
I do have two questions:
Are those of you that have this issue plugging your mouse into a USB 3.0 port or is it in a USB 2.0 port? If you have the option, have you tried switching between the USB 3 and USB 2 ports to see if there is any change?
I got the same problem with my Logitech G9.
Try to close the program "Fraps" is it fix the glitch for me.


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In. I bought the orange moomba t from white lake marina this summer and it is really thin and shrunk bad after the first wash. Needing some high quality moomba t's over here
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I was one of the original purchases when you did it last year. I love the wicking shirt. I would love to be in if the design is different then last time. I still have those shirts. I love that slalom design that you posted in this thread. I am not interested in anything wake or wakeboard. I also prefer a wicking shirt in something other then black.
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Where are we at with this? Is there a design picked out? Its kinda crazy we have to make our own. You'd think SC would have a huge stack of them just waiting to be sold.. Or I got go to a dealer and just pick one up.
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skiers had shirts for sale and they might still. I picked up a few when they were on clearance. issue with me is paying $20 and crazy shipping on top of that for a shirt. I believe the few I bought from skiers were in the $9 range. a lot more realistic and I bet that skiers was still making a buck or so on them(excluding the time it took someone to design/order/stock them).
I'm a believer that skiers should sell them for a few% over cost. we're advertising for them for free and should get the gear for a good price. I don't remember what the shirts were last go-around, but they were much more realistically priced. I realize that it's a pita to get them instock, but it's another way to promote the brand.. I wore my hoodie with pride during the polar bear event..'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
Cody and I plan to connect by phone later this week to come up with a plan of action. Need to come to consensus on shirt type, colors, material, and graphics. Also need to decide who will handle logistics like ordering, printing, and shipping. Will get back to everyone when we have a plan and timeline.
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So, guess you won't be sporting anything that promotes your new ride?
SC is in the boat business, not the apparel business. I'd bet most car, boat, motorcycle, etc manufacturers farm this work out and collect a nominal royalty fee. The folks that actually make the gear mark it up as they take a huge risk having the right design available in the right size when an item is ordered. Or, they produce to order which drives cost up.
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If you guys get some shirts made up let me know I would be interested.
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EAST COUNTY — This fall, East County parents will have several new educational opportunities both for pre-kindergarten children and students in middle school.
Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is expanding by three grade levels, while Bradenton Christian School is offering a local voluntary pre-kindergarten program and a shuttle service to its west campus.
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Although Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch opened its new permanent facility in January, plans for the new East County charter school still are growing.
When school starts in August, Imagine will have added a second building, more than doubling its student enrollment and building size.
The new facility will bring the school's total square footage to 35,000 with 36 classrooms and will allow Imagine to add three grade levels — voluntary pre-kindergarten and sixth and seventh grades.
Imagine is known for its Project Child teaching method, in which children have multiple teachers, each teaching in his or her specialized subject area. Children stay with the same teachers for up to three years at a time.
"We are using a continuation of what we are doing educationally with Project Child (for all three new grade levels)," Principal Steve Sajewski said.
During the upcoming school year, enrollment, currently at 152 students in grades one through five, is projected to increase to more than 400. However, Sajewski hopes to reach 500 by the time classes start in August.
To accommodate the growth and the addition of middle school students, Imagine also will be expanding its elective courses to include physical education, music, an after-school chess program, a dance team for primary students and even intramural sports.
Sajewski said the school already has set up games for league play with some private schools and is working on setting up intramural games with public middle schools.
"We're really trying to offer quite a bit that, in this market, is necessary and it's beneficial for the students," Sajewski said.
Imagine will be holding an informational open house from 5-6:30 p.m., July 23, at the school, 10535 Portal Crossings, Lakewood Ranch. The school's annual family barbecue, open to prospective students, will be from 4-7 p.m., July 30.
For more information, call Imagine at 750-0900.
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Looking to meet a need in the community and boost enrollment at its Bradenton campus, Bradenton Christian School will be opening a voluntary pre-kindergarten program at Christ Presbyterian Church on Upper Manatee River Road in August.
"We already have a pretty good pull from East County at the campus out west, but we felt there was more possibility for us by establishing a presence for us in East Manatee County, especially with the younger kids," said Jannon Pierce, director of admissions and public relations.
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"It's the very same program we offer at the west campus," Pierce said.
She said the program is a great way to prepare children for full days in the classroom by teaching them basic reading and other skills and helping them to develop socially and physically.
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"For some families, especially when both parents work, it's very difficult for them to incorporate travel time and transportation," Pierce said. "This actually allows parents to drop them off at 7:30 a.m., and not have to worry about catching a bus earlier than that, even."
School officials hope the carpooling system will help attract new students to Bradenton Christian.
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• J5S>* Merouer #,^ Si « to of the * » k'|% OBSERVER ^ | J v t j f Group of ( I/ w' 4 Community' * . "" J% i Newspapers \ S^ FARMINGA^ f fcRM I 2 7 4 M M H ** AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE SERVING THE GREATER FARMINGDALE AREA, BETHPAGE AND MELVILLE VOL. 11 NO. 6 Second Class Postage has been paid at Farmingdale, N. Y. 11735 Published by THE OBSERVER, Inc.. Box 146, Farmingdale, N. Y. Thursday, September 27, 1973 » 15c Victory No. 20 SEASONS'S FIRST: The Farmingdale High School Footballers started their new season in just as great a form as quarterback Joe Diange ( above) displays while executing the first kick- off of this year's campaign last Saturday as the Lions defeated Herricks 36- 8. For Farmingdale, rated Number One in the State last year, it was the 20th victory in a row. Below: Diange fires one of twelve attempted passes of which 6 were completed for 60 yards in last Saturday's game against Herricks. Photos: Hank Schleichkorn High School Announces Open House for Parents Parents of Farmingdale High School students are invited to return to school on Thursday evening, Oct. 4, 7: 45 - 10 p. m., and be a student for the evening. The Open House Program, sponsored by the Board of Education, Senior High and the P. T. A., will be arranged on tne basis ot eight scheduled ten minute periods, plus homeroom. Faculty members, guidance counselors, and members of the administrative staff will be on hand in their regular places of duty so that parents may get an over- all view of the school program. Presentations by each teacher during the evening class program will be informal but geared to help adults understand the nature of the regular class work and the student's responsibility in each subject area. Parents wishing more information of a specific nature on an individual student or curriculum material are invited to make an appointment with the teacher for some- mutually convenient future time. It is requested that individual student problems are not discussed during the class periods. Parents and friends are asked to park their cars in the rear parking lot or in the parking lot adjacent to the pool ( entrance on Woodward Parkway) They are asked to be in a nomeroom when the tardy bell rings at 7: 45 p. m. for greeting and orientation and should obtain and follow the student's normal Thursday schedule. Students should mark their rooms and indicate the shortest route to take from one room to the next to their parents. Theatre Party to Aid Hynes Memorial Fund The Farmingdale Lion esses j will make a donation to the Robert Hynes Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Farmingdale High School from funds raised at a dinner theatre party to be held Saturday evening, November 17 at $ 18 a couple. The dinner will be at the Hearthstone Restaurant and the play " Fallen Angels" by Noel Coward will be viewed at the Arena Players Theatre. Both are on Route 109, Farmingdale. The donation will be made out of respect for member Eileen Hynes and Arrests After Double Heist A double burglary was reported by police which resulted in the arrest of two area residents. On Saturday evening, September 15, Anthony Perry, 23, of 206 Merrits Road, South Farmingdale, and his partner Gary Cody, 21, of 247 North Albany Avenue, North Massapequa, allegedly entered Dilly Dally Nursery, 210 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, through a broken side window and stole a television set, camera, and currency. Perry, a landscaper, and Cody, a laborer, apparently returned again Sunday evening and took a typewriter. Both youths were arrested at their home by Detectives Horan and Scoelermann of the Burglary Unit of the Eighth Squad. Perry was taken into custody September 21 and Cody two days later. Most of the items stolen have been recovered. Bernie's Army and Navy Store, 282 Main Street, Farmingdale, was, for the second time in the past few months, entered illegally. Unfortunately, this time the owners lost more than men's underwear; $ 700 and four checks of unkown amounts. The incident occured between Thursday, September 20, 6 p. m. and Friday, September 21, 9 a. m. Street Closings Three Farmingdale interceptors have been listed by Nassau County Depart inent of Public Works as the anticipated street closings for the week September 28 to October 5. They are: Willard from Graham to Northwest Drive, lleisser Lane from Beverly Koad to Fulton Street and Boundary Avenue exit of the Bethpage Parkway. be^ auso the Lionesses hope to help students in Farmingdaie schools. All are invited to attend and tickets can be obtained by calling MY 4- 0973 or 293- 4325. Robert Hynes, 26, son of Frank and Eileen Hynes of Farmingldale died September 11 in a plane crash. The Lionesses are wives whose husbands belong to the Lions Club of Farmingdale. While the men are celebrating their 25th anniversary the women have been in action for almost ten years. Like their male counterparts, the Lionesses serve the blind and help prevent eye problems. Toward this end, the women collect glasses for " Eyes for the Needy", help in driving blind people, and are planning to undertake a specific project to raise funds for the benefit of needy persons or organizations. They will, of course, support their partners in such programs as the annual Glaucoma Day. The Lionesses meet the third Wednesday of each month at the homes of members. Installation of officers was recently held at the Hearthstone Restaurant. Harold Von Hasseln inducted the slate which consists of: Beth S. Goldberg, president; Lee Tuck, vice president; Fran VonHasseln, secretary, Shirley Stoll, treasurer; and Diane Weatherall, historian. JAB. Officials Address PRICE Ed Schloesser from the Farmingdale Youth Board and representatives from the Juvenile Aid Bureau of the Eighth Precinct, Detective Eugene Flamm and Sgt. Eugene Fasino talked to member of PRICE last week. A group comprised of over 20 people learned about procedures and attitudes of the J. A. B. toward Juvenile offenders. The group posed questions about punishment for mini bikes, bebe guns, drugs, etc. with regard to juveniles. Others wanted to know what records are retained by the police and to whom such information would be given. The question of crimes committed by a child tinder < considered under the age of reason , was discussed. The evening proved extremely interesting to those attending and will be followed up in two weeks with other guests from the Police Department
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These are some of the BEST toys you will ever give, get or play with. Open the box and watch the fun and the monkeys fly. Everyone in the room wants to play with...Read complete review
These are some of the BEST toys you will ever give, get or play with. Open the box and watch the fun and the monkeys fly. Everyone in the room wants to play with screaming flying monkeys. Dads are especially intrigued with these furry guys, and if you have a dog or cat in the middle of all this, well, let's just say hilarity ensues. At work, they provide a quick break and bring a few minutes of fun to the day. In a college dorm, they are delightful ways to surprise and amuse. They can fly a good long distance; up to about 40 feet!
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By Ana
from Herriman, UT
About Me Grandparent
Comments about HearthSong Flingshot Monkeys:
A big hit!
By Marlee
from Brevard, NC
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Dear grandma and grandpa,Thank you for the flying monkeys. I like the flying monkeys because they are fun to fly and they make these crazy funny sounds.
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I bought these for Christmas and didn't realize that they make a LOUD screeching monkey sound.They don't shut off so every time you shoot it it screeches.
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Used as stocking stuffers. One out of the three (red caped monkey) did not screech. Child was disappointed.
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kids learned how to shoot quickly and loved the noise.
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These monkeys are fun for all ages--even adults! Once you figure out how to fling them, they can really fly!
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I purchased this for my four grandchildren -- ages 7 to 11 -- and their parents had as much fun with it as the kids did.
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Great fun but tail pulled right off!!
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These monkeys are great fun to play with but you should have seen the look of terror on the child's face who pulled the tail off the monkey on his first pull. After reassuring the child that they hadn't hurt the monkey, we continued on by pulling on the legs so all is not lost and the fun continues!!!
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My grandchildren are still playing and enjoying every minute, they are still performing when the children send them off. An excellent enjoyment for all. Thank you
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I bought these for my grandson's birthday party, which I thought might be a bit dull with far more adult family members than kids. These really livened things up. Just about everyone felt compelled to shoot a monkey across the room and the flying, howling monkeys got everyone involved and laughing. The birthday boy's sister asked me later if she could have monkeys for HER birthday party, and an adult guest volunteered that I should win the prize for the best birthday gift!
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They look like fun. I hope the kids like them.
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I bought the Flingshot Monkeys as Easter gifts for my nephew (9) and neices (14 and 17). Every time they flew, the room erupted in laughter. I'm sure I'll be buying more for the adult "kids" in my life.
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I bought these as a Christmas gift for my 5 year-old nephew. He absolutely loves them!! Actually, the whole extended family had fun playing with them on Christmas Eve after the gifts were opened.Some "little fingers" had a bit of difficulty actually using the "fling shot" feature, but they just "tossed" them instead.
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What a hoot, what a great noise this monkey makes. We really had a good time driving the ho-hum adults nuts. Hooray for being a crazy aunt. I just wish the finger holder was a little bigger to fit big peoples fingers better.
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The 4 year olds didn't have the patience to learn to fling the monkeys but the dads had a great time. Maybe in a few years they'll all join in! I thought it was a good value when I received 3 for that price.
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The kids loved them and the adults kept wanting to play with them, also. They are very durable and easy to sail. The howl is great. A very unique toy.
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At first the kids did not see that they have to insert their fingers in the monkeys hand,in order to make it fly.They used these on "ELLEN" and the adults didn't see that either.If used indoors they are soft enough to land lightly on furniture etc.
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Grandkids - boys and girls - ages 5 to 13 had a ball with these guys. Much more fun than the fleece and books that they usually get from Grandma!
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Did you know that by purchasing from a small local business, 68 percent of every dollar you spend goes back into the community? Imagine that you could grant the wishes of others while granting the wishes of your family and friends. You see, this is what happens when we shop local.
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DOT set to share details, gather opinions on Hoan Bridge bike path
A meeting hosted by the Department of Transportation Monday night will give residents a two-hour opportunity to ask questions and share opinions about the proposal to add a bike and pedestrian lane on the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge.
The meeting in the DOT offices, 1001 W. St. Paul Ave., starts at 5 p.m. DOT planners will make a presentation at 5:15.
The proposal to unify bike paths on the north and south side of the bridge had drawn divided views.
Advocates call it a vital link in a 160-mile corridor of bike paths along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and an affordable addition that will serve commuters and attract tourists.
At a news conference on Wednesday, area legislators and champions of the Hoan Bridge bike path said they had gathered more than 6,000 signatures on petitions stating support of the addition.
Critics say the cost is too high at a time when the state has cut spending for schools and health care, and that the ride over the Hoan would be too steep and windy for most bicyclists.
Last month, the DOT presented five options that survived a feasibility study conducted by the engineering firm Graef USA. The costs range from $9.4 million to close a northbound traffic lane and build a 14-foot path separated from traffic by a concrete barrier, to $95.5 million for a separate structure to carry a bike path over the current bridge.
The full report on the alternatives can be found here.
Proposals that would maintain three lanes of traffic in each direction on the Hoan would cost upward of $95 million, and less-costly options would eliminate a northbound traffic lane and create traffic congestion during the morning and evening peaks.
The report said the bridge's capacity to carry traffic would be inadequate with only two northbound lanes. It also said that northbound traffic averaged 46 mph during the evening rush hour, with one lane closed during the recent repair project.
Even the bike path supporters have focused primarily on the $9.4 million alternative.
"It's prudent to choose the least expensive option, and we encourage WisDOT and the Federal Highway Administration to look at ways to lower that cost," wrote Dave Schlabowske, communications director for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. "For instance, if it saves money, bicyclists would be happy with a narrower path than the proposed 14 feet."
A final recommendation will be part of the DOT's plan to reconstruct the road way atop the 2-mile bridge. That work is expected to cost $275 million to $350 million and begin in 2013.
Federal guidelines for that work will impact the final decision on the Hoan bike lane.
Federal Highway Administration policy holds: "In any case where a highway bridge deck being replaced or rehabilitated with Federal financial participation is located on a highway on which bicycles are permitted to operate at each end of such bridge, and the Secretary determines that the safe accommodation of bicycles can be provided at reasonable cost as part of such replacement or rehabilitation, then such bridge shall be so replaced or rehabilitated as to provide such safe accommodations."
"Bicyclists and pedestrians should be accommodated in new construction in corridors where there is current or potential demand. Under 23 U.S.C. 217(g), transportation plans must consider bicycle and pedestrian accommodations."
There are exceptions, however, if the additional cost would exceed 20% of the reconstruction project or the bike lane would reduce the roadway capacity below adequate levels.
Of the proposed alternatives, the more costly options requiring structures added to the Hoan would likely exceed the 20% and the less-costly options would result in inadequate traffic flow, based on DOT estimates.
The FHWA also advised the state road planners to explore other options. One of them, an on-street bike path from Bay View to downtown Milwaukee is now being built. A segment of that path, the raised bike lane on Bay St., opened last month.
For those who cannot make it to the meeting the DOT is taking input through Nov. 30.
Options include email to the project manager at email@example.com, a letter to WisDOT's Southeast Regional Office, P.O. Box 798, Waukesha, WI, comment on Facebook@HoanBridge Wisconsin DOT or Twitter@WIHoanBridge.
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mikerichards523 Nov 11, 2011 11:22 PM
I thought I read in the article, according to Federal Highway Administration policy, Wisconsin DOT has to investigate the FEASIBILITY of providing this path. The Wisconsin DOT staff is only doing their job and should be COMMENDED for looking into this. Please reread the article before you complain. Someone had to vote for that Federal policy, it certainly wasn't me.
mikerichards523 Nov 11, 2011 11:23 PM
I understand some people will be against this because of the price. I get that. I just wish people wouldn't exaggerate things about the wind will be so bad, people dying, no other bridge in the world has a bike lane, it is too hilly, etc. State your opinions, list some facts if you have them and end your post. Most importantly don't lie like CMom and lastlaugh chose to do. Bikers know who the other bikers are, although I guess the non-bikers might believe you.
i LOVE the idea of having the bike lane over Hoan bridge: all of you who are saying that bicyclists will be blown off the bridge by fierce winds obviously havent rode your bikes since you got your drivers license.
HOwever, lets be reasonable: Ive seen the results of the study and it just doesnt appear to be feasible to have that path. It sucks but thats life: due to the cost concerns I would be in favour of having the option of replacing one northbound lane of traffic with a bike path, but looks like this cant happen because in 10-some years 2 lanes will not be enough. Thats fine, lets move on, and this is what I propose:
It is a fact that there is great public demand for safe bike passage between bay view and east side.. all you proverbial "fiscal conservatives" can shut it, because you simply dont know. Now: i wonder if this is at all possible to re-allocate the money intended to be spent on Hoan bridge bike path for making an off the street bike path? $10M used on land as opposed to 300ft in the air can go a LOOONG way establishing a good, safe, off the street rout between Bay View and East side. At a fraction of a cost too! Look at the satellite images: there is plenty of unused land, including an abandoned railroad right of way i believe (thats just begging to become a paved trail)
At this point I will take ANYTHING so I dont have to ride on 1st/2nd streets to get where i need to.
Also, with money saved, we can maybe get a safer way to Hank Aaron trail from the lakefront!blathmac Nov 12, 2011 12:59 AM
There was a horrible accident about a month ago where a man got out of his vehicle, opened the hood, and then the car got rear ended; the man was thrown over the edge of the bridge and died from the fall.
I ride that bridge everyday. I do 50, the speed limit, and am regularly passed by the other traffic.
It is windy, but I can handle that wind in my truck and on my motorcycle.
Bottom line, on the Hoan, there's no place to go if you are struck. You could get thrown over the edge fo the bridge. You could get thrown into oncoming traffic. You could get struck from behind.
I'll admit all of that could happen on a typical street (1st street even) to a cyclist; but you have to be absolutely insane or delusional to think that the Hoan is a better option given it's location.BrotherT Nov 12, 2011 5:31 AM
I am in too. I have a 18' trailer I can accomidate at least 12 bikes. Or they could just ride the bus across.
CHULTINE Nov 12, 2011 8:46 AM
Yes, because it makes more sense to ride in traffic on the city streets with stop lights and no barriers between the bikes and traffic than it would to ride on the Hoan Bridge where a concrete barrier would separate the bike and car traffic and there would be no intersections to cross. Come on people, think before you post.
MU82 Nov 12, 2011 4:06 PM
BrotherT, what does the guy that got thrown over the bridge have to do with the bike lane. Zero connection.
MU82 Nov 12, 2011 4:08 PM
There is a bike path already in the works between Bay View and downtown. They'll be working on it next summer.
MkeEagle2 Nov 12, 2011 6:19 PM
Do we need to go swimming at Bradford Beach?
Do we need to go for a hike at Whitnall park?
Do we need to play golf at one of the many golf courses?
Do we need to see what a tropical forest looks like in winter at the Domes?
Do we need to ride a bike or hike over the Hoan Bridge?
The answer to all of these questions is NO. We don't NEED to do any of these things, but they are fun attractions that families and individuals alike can enjoy and are part of what makes living in the MKE area great. Like the bike lane most of these attractions aren't used much from December thru Frebruary. The bike lane on the bridge would be an atraction to most, something you go out of your way to get to and use.
Unfortunately this project has come at an economic time that most of have never experianced in our lives. Would I like to see this happen, yes. Do I think it will given the current state of affairs, no. But we fight for what we want, its what makes us the US.ride no evo Nov 13, 2011 1:30 AM


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