Thunder Bay – Your Tax Dollars At Work
I’m guessing that the saw operator eyeballed these cuts. But then, does anyone really care? No pride or craftsmanship here. Looks like shit. Why do managers get pay increases when their departments produce shit like this?
Thunder Bay – Traffic Signals
Somehow this setup just does not look all that secure or safe. Does this look like the work of highly paid professionals? Not really. Do you consider this product somewhat satisfactory? Not really. What exactly do those exposed wires do? What happens if someone cuts them? Who knows? I’m guessing the traffic lights go out. […]
Thunder Bay – What’s The Point?
Originally the cones were set up to warn drivers about the missing pavement in the area where the curb and gutter were replaced. Makes sense. That was a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the cones have been located everywhere but next to the curb hazard area. So…why bother putting them up in the […]
Thunder Bay – Dust Bowl
The City of Thunder Bay has been busy cleaning the winter sand off of streets and sidewalks. Its a big operation involving a sweeper, two small tractors with brush attachments and a water truck. The question I have to ask is this operation doing more harm than good? Yes, they are removing […]
Thunder Bay – New Lower Standards…and They Cost More Too!
In previous postings, I have pointed out the acceptability level that the Engineering Department of the City of Thunder Bay has for city sidewalks.’ Back in 2010, Bay Street was reconstructed and some sidewalks were replaced. This section of sidewalk was deemed acceptable to the high standards that the City of Thunder Bay has for […]
Thunder Bay – Garbage Day
This is becoming a weekly event. Garbage strewn all over by wildlife breaking open the plastic garbage bags looking for food. The City of Thunder Bay needs to do something about this. What you might ask? Who knows as no matter what by-law City Hall comes up with, will not be ignored by the public […]
Thunder Bay – Sidewalk Cycling 2
Previous post here. Sometimes these riders go very fast on the sidewalks. I have seen many close calls with cyclists and pedestrians near collisions. When you are step out of a building, that last thing you expect is a bicycle racing down the sidewalk. Are sidewalks now streets? Do you have to stop and carefully […]
Thunder Bay – Why?
Walking around this city allows for an ample opportunity to see the Environment Department’s and the Roads Department’s handy work as it pertains to asphalt patches. They usually cover areas excavated to repair water valves/pipe breaks, and manhole replacements. I am sure everyone has seen them and driven over them. I have dozens of photos of patched […]