Comments on: More on intermodal, transportation and personal vendettas?

By: intermodal

intermodal — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:52:18 +0000

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By: -Sepp

-Sepp — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:17:30 +0000

#5 Joe is on target. Toledo is located in the perfect spot for every type of shipping and distribution. Deep water harbors, rail, interstate highways in every direction and a populace that is ready to work.

Companies that are looking to set up operations in this great location see how business in Toledo is handled at the city government level and look elsewhere quickly.

Until we clean some house at 1 gov center, we may as well get used to watching Toledo’s shots at a rebound setting up their shops in the cities that were second choice.

By: neighborhood concerns

neighborhood concerns — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:29:26 +0000

“I know some people will see it as nitpicking and negative.”

Happen to catch a broadcast, WSPD, when a guests car was open and the radio on.

Comments made that if you ask questions, you are thought to be negative.

Sorta like the whole hate speech against a leader or you are unpatriotic if you question.

When a leader or leadership has all the answers and wants no input or criticizes those that ask or comment, we are not being represented.

Discussion and the asking of questions help to clarify and provoke further thought, not the hurry and pass this or that and do not ask questions.

By: neighborhood concerns

neighborhood concerns — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:37:56 +0000

“Several Ohio ports have the potential to benefit from this,” Mr. Dailey said. “The governor is always interested in efforts to improve Ohio’s economy, especially if they’re in logistics and distribution.”

“This is all about Toledo’s taking advantage of its position at a crossroads,” agreed Steve Fought, a spokesman for Miss Kaptur. “It’s been talked about for decades. It’s time that we acted on it. Creative minds in economic development have to scramble now and put together a package that meets their [Melford's] needs.”

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080504/NEWS11/805040338/-1/NEWS

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:35:38 +0000

The Toledo area is blessed with excellent rail service, great lakes shipping, major hi-ways, and an airport made for air cargo. It is critical that this area capitalize on these assets, especially the Intermodal opportunities that are here and now . For thirty years I have worked in this area with all modes of transportation except air. I spend a large amount of time up and down the Maumee River and its docks. This area can’t afford to blow it like what happened in Erie Mi. That was an excellent opportunity. And just like that, the opportunity went elsewhere.

By: LisaRenee

LisaRenee — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:31:06 +0000

That's true Brian, I noticed that was also reported a few days ago in the Blade on the $750,000. Fred, I don't think it's nitpicking or negative to talk about the possibilities that exist and how we can make sure that with as excellent as we seem to be in creating plans and talking about ideas that we work a little harder on moving forward with some of them. You realize as well as I do how long we've talked about intermodal, there are some great ideas out there. Brian raises a valid point as reported in 2007. Also as shared by Tom Walton in February of 2008 many of us do realize anybody hoping for "instant gratification," as Mr. Hartung put it, will be disappointed. Is true. Yet, while not expecting instant gratification, I do believe questioning are we doing enough and is it fast enough are valid questions.

By: Brian Schwartz

Brian Schwartz — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:15:07 +0000

Intermodalism has advanced in Northwest Ohio. The port authority just received a $750,000 grant to construct a southern access road to Toledo Express Airport — which is the side where future cargo operations would be located. Already constructed on the southwest quadrant of TOL are cargo aprons capable of supporting any aircraft in commercial service today. Utilities need to be run out there which will cost about $5 million and US 20A needs some upgrades to make the plan complete. Those plans are well on their way. Big things will be happening at TOL in the next few years.

The Port of Toledo has been more frequently using its dockside rail facilities to transfer cargo directly from freighter to railcar. With Big Lucas and Little Lucas, working in tandem, capable of carrying out some heavy lifts, the intermodal capabilities at the Port of Toledo are pretty strong as well.

Some sticky issues with the two railroads need to be worked out at the Port of Toledo for the system to function as efficiently as it should. Progress is being made, but nothing is easy with the railroads.

By: fred

fred — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:02:36 +0000

Mayor Finkbeiner wishes to be named Intermodal czar for the state so he is holding the paperwork hostage. Outlying counties, cities, townships don’t want Toledo to control thier growth which is what the mayor wants in return for water. This is more important than all the trash talk and bike paths in the city.
We will be talking about this a lot in the coming weeks. I know some people will see it as nitpicking and negative. But what’s more negative to let the city watch as everyone else takes advantage of this or to hold the politicians feet to the fire and get it done?

By: neighborhood concerns

neighborhood concerns — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:24:17 +0000

“…Brian McMahon relates an experience where he was invited by the Port Authority to attend a meeting but was told by Mr. Reinbolt that he was not welcome,…”

It is like deja vu all over again, with the administration and WSPD.