Category Archives: Skyway

Posts related to the constant debate about the usefulness and future of the Buffalo Skyway.

Stopping global warming one highway at a time

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Derek

One of the things that makes Buffalo great is the fact that it’s so easy to get around. While many urbanites decry Buffalo’s network of highways, being able to quickly get from the northtowns to the southtowns in half an … Continue reading →

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Norquist reloaded

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Derek

Urbanist Idol John Norquist came to town. Again. In a press conference that shocked nobody, he claimed the skyway should come down. But now, in his post mayoral, ineffective years, he’s calling people out. Like, former bosom buddy Congressman Higgins … Continue reading →

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2006-2007 Winter Skyway Closings

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Derek

Speaking of the Skyway… since winter has officially ended, let’s tally up Skyway closings. We had an early unprecedented storm in October that resulted in widespread driving bans, yet no official Skyway closings. We had another late start to winter, … Continue reading →

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Outbound parkway

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Derek

North Coast Online shares some hard data about post-Park East Milwaukee. Seems that John Norquist’s silver bullet project has done nothing to halt the declining population in Milwaukee. Craig postulates… So along with Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Baltimore as cities we … Continue reading →

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Still snowing

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Derek

This really doesn’t want to let up! I’m amazed at how bad the roads are around here, but that’s what happens when it’s too cold for salt to do any good. At least it looks like it’s going to hit … Continue reading →

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Skyway math

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Derek

It always bugs me that one of the much ballyhooed reasons to tear down the Skyway is because it would “make sense fiscally for Western New York in the long run.” But where is the actual math to back this … Continue reading →

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Skyway. Yawn.

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Derek

Johnny “Big Bridges are B-b-b-b-bad to the Bone” Norquist came to town, doo dah, doo dah. BuffaloPundit mentions it. The usual non-fact-based discussion ensues. I correct them. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Windy, but tolerable

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Derek

Red reminded me of something I wanted to mention here. It was damn windy yesterday. I drove over the Skyway on my way home. It certainly blew the car around a bit. I would imagine those going over the Grand … Continue reading →

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No toll, but surely slow!

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Derek

Well, it certainly felt good to not have the EZPass log another toll for me on my way home today, but it certainly made for one heck of a traffic slowdown! Heading southbound at the Black Rock barrier, only the … Continue reading →

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O Skyway, my Skyway!

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Derek

Apparently… ’tis the season to begin ramping up on the Skyway discussion again! Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. Well, not really. I knew the debate was far from over. Anyways.. Business First reports … Continue reading →

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