\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20051202/1063948.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Estimated project completion: 2048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Estimated project completion: 2048 517712[/snapback] And 600 Billion over budget. But now, every single person living in Buffalo has a job. And its for the city. Rainbow Bridge is next............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Gayest. Bridge. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 This explains all of the "we need a signature bridge in Buffalo" posts I've been seeing here lately: The jury's recommendation won quick praise from top political figures. "This is a major step, a huge victory," Mayor Anthony M. Masiello said. "A Christian Menn bridge gives us the signature gateway that we all want and need." "Today, we have confirmed what we have known for a long time," Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a news release. "Ever since I was first elected senator, the people of Buffalo have been clear that they want a signature bridge. And today, the design jury made it official. A lot of work went into this decision and the jury should be congratulated for their hard work." Congrats to the City of Buffalo and all of her citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Good luck with your bridge. Funny, it looks an awful lot like the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge in Boston. It was part of The Big Dig project. At the time construction began [1991, planning started in 1982], the whole project (including the Charles River crossing) was projected to cost $5.8 billion. Eventual cost overruns were so high that the chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, James Kerasiotes, was fired in 2000 and his replacement had to commit to a cap in federal contributions of $8.549 billion. Total expenses to date have surpassed $15 billion. It looks real nice at night when they turn on the blue spotlights, and we thank you for all of the tax dollars you contributed to helping make it all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Looks good....it has a similiar look to the Orseund Bridge b/w Copenhagen and Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 It looks real nice at night when they turn on the blue spotlights, and we thank you for all of the tax dollars you contributed to helping make it all possible. 517757[/snapback] Nice to have powerful Senators in Washington, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Good luck with your bridge. Funny, it looks an awful lot like the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge in Boston. It was part of The Big Dig project. It looks real nice at night when they turn on the blue spotlights, and we thank you for all of the tax dollars you contributed to helping make it all possible. 517757[/snapback] Holy crap. Same designer and the same bridge. Hope the Bufftown didn't pay for an "original" design. With that said: Pretty nice bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 If Buffalo can reap the benefits of tons of jobs for construction, then I'm all for it. I still have a dream of moving back to Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Boomer, They have been talking about this bridge for the last 15-20 years. Similar to the Bay Bridge fiasco in our neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 The Peace Bridge - giving WNY access to the ballet since 1927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Boomer, They have been talking about this bridge for the last 15-20 years. Similar to the Bay Bridge fiasco in our neck of the woods. 517789[/snapback] Right on, I hope they don't have to re-weld the damn thing half way through... There's a good chance I'll see you guys Sunday. Been out of town every weekend since the Raider game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Why not a big slingshot and a giant net? Both sides? One doesn't only get the government money to build and operate, but you can charge 3 bucks a head for the thrill ride? Think about it. Maybe a catapult? Hey, it could work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Estimated project completion: 2048 517712[/snapback] Um, I'm pretty sure that's the start date....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Why not a big slingshot and a giant net? Both sides? One doesn't only get the government money to build and operate, but you can charge 3 bucks a head for the thrill ride? Think about it. Maybe a catapult? Hey, it could work... 517847[/snapback] There is still time to consider the Peace Tunnel. We could call it the Punnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 In other news, viewers will gaze upon this beautiful bridge as they travel on the 190 to the lewiston-queenston bridge, because it will still take 1 hr+ to cross the bridge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 In other news, viewers will gaze upon this beautiful bridge as they travel on the 190 to the lewiston-queenston bridge, because it will still take 1 hr+ to cross the bridge... 518091[/snapback] In Canada, they call it the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge...those Canadians sure are crazy, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 They have been talking about building that damn bridge since the late 1980's. I remember doing a project on it in high school in 1988. Bad news is that by the time it is actually built, cars will be obsolete and there will be no need for a bridge. Shooting people back and forth using cannons is a much better idea than a stupid bridge. They should throw some sharks and pirannas in the water and make it really interesting. Set up bleachers and charge people a few bucks to come down and watch. Make a damn fortune. How badly do you want to go to the Canadian Ballet tonight? Really? Get in the Cannon, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Bad news is that by the time it is actually built, cars will be obsolete and there will be no need for a bridge. By the time they're done they'll be arguing about what design to use for the Peace teleporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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