I always have dug seeing what the city of Cincy has in mind to update downtown, as much as I am in favor of saving classic structures that display its rich history.

 

I'm disappointed that so many classic theaters and hotels saw the wrecking ball long before I was born, or during my childhood, but dig it when sparkling projects such as the Smale Riverfront Park, Friendship Park, or the Banks come to fruition.

 

(If you're not familiar with the International Friendship Park, it's a well taken care of gem, and free parking for it can be found towards the end of the giant Montgomery Inn Boathouse parking lot. It has it's own parking lot entrance about an 1/8 of a mile past the MIB parking lot entrance. Pick a beautiful day to stroll through it and I guarantee you'll enjoy the experience while nestled between the natural beauty of the Ohio River and the Hills of Mt. Adams).

 

I'm hoping that the rail system proves to be a success, but I've yet to see exactly its necessity, and have many questions about the logistics or possible pitfalls, and at present can only take a wait and see approach to it for my vision is cloudy at best as to how it's all going to go down.

 

Some are aware of the long ago abandoned subway system that never saw the light of day, but I wonder if there's many who are aware that Cincinnati did it again in recent years with the opening in 2003 of the Underground Transit Center that to this day still has not been used. In this day and age I can't imagine why the city would have put so much money into a project just to see it sit now for 12 years unused with no real plans in place to utilize it.

 

This video is 4 years old now talking about it, but still very much valid.

 

 

I've parked in that lot before Reds games and always wondered what that was lol.

 

My problem with the street car is that not only does it not go many places, but it's not going to be fast transit at all. If you catch the train up by Findlay. They say you could walk to GABP faster than it would take the streetcar to get there. And I can't wait to see how terrible traffic will be especially during rush hour. And the amount of wreck its will cause.

 

It's going to be a disaster

Every time I hear this brought up I love how the pro-street car folks remind you that it will have a station only 2 blocks from the casino. My reply, "yeah, but that is a really ugly 2 blocks to walk at night...especially if I have a pocket full of loot."

No question, not the greats two blocks to walk. I have no clue how they possibly let that happen without a stop at the casino. Truly mind boggling.

Mushroom Jack Chicken Dinner with two sides is 12.99 at Buckheads. Skip that salad stuff.:banana:

 

Ringing endorsement for Buckheads. Maybe I'd like a salad.

No question, not the greats two blocks to walk. I have no clue how they possibly let that happen without a stop at the casino. Truly mind boggling.

 

I think every single member of city council conveniently owns some property along the route. Nothing surprises me with that city anymore. Thank God I'm in NKY not Cincy