[The Transportation and Mass Transit Megathread]

Shopping theory/psychology.

Charge a crazy fee ($50.00?) made at rental.  The fee is only returned when scooter is "returned appropriately."  The only problem is what is appropriate (crowd-source corrals, etc.?) and how do you determine the return (picture, gps, etc.?).  Maybe some small form of structure like car or moving vehicle rentals?

[Soccer in Nashville]

14 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

Can someone clue me in on the coyote connection?

 

14 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

It's in the article. About a coyote that was removed to the wild. But then came back to the 'big city' and was found at the construction site of the new stadium. 

Yeah, a coyote found it's way into the Music City Center a couple of years ago and Officer Brenna Hosey helped get him out. 
 

Here's the original story from the Tennessean.  Poor coyote looks so ashamed .  He/she(?) knows they done messed up .

 

1 hour ago, nashvylle said:

also a SOF supporter mentioned coyotes in public hearings. 

https://www.facebook.com/clay.trainum/videos/10108953489048178/

 

This too.

 

[Soccer in Nashville]

There's a new mascot in town!

https://www.nashvillesc.com/tempothecoyote

[Inside 440 - Berry Hill, Midtown, Vanderbilt, 12S, WeHo, Fairgrounds, etc.]

It's a DAMN circus!!!!!!!!

[Nashville Yards, 15 acres/4 million sq. ft./ $1 billion, Phase I: Grand Hyatt Hotel (25 stories), Phase II: Amazon (26 & 22 stories), Phase III: AEG District (4 K theater, 34 & 35 story apts); Phase IV: Pinnacle Tower (35 stories), Amazon 3 (43)]

Concrete pump(?) is still there so I'd say that could still be a good sign?

 

[North Gulch Gateway, (Tennessean site) Phase II: Gulch Central (41 story residential/hotel, 28 story office, 6 story mixed-use); Phase I: Asurion HQ (10 & 11 stories)]

On 1/1/2021 at 11:35 AM, nashvylle said:

Such a cool shot with the railroads. I know it’s not happening, but what a cool location it would be for mass transit.

I had the EXACT same thought!

[SPORTS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES]

16 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

We're screwed without Kern.  Ugh.

Not if we score TDs on every possession. 

[Nashville Bits and Pieces]

46 minutes ago, Nathan_in_the_UK said:

I will say though, with all the Q-Anon crazies praying for a civil war, I am dreading the coming weeks.

 

11 minutes ago, rolly said:

The only violence in our cities this year has been caused by the left. Billions of dollars in destruction.

Yeah, let's not even go there.

Hard year for sure for EVERYONE.  Let's pull together and get through all this like I know Nashville and TN can!!

Hope no serious injury and the damage is minimal as can be.

[Nashville International Airport PHOTOS (BNA), Airlines and Flights General discussion]

4 hours ago, TheRaglander said:

I found this “real time” flight tracker app and have really enjoyed it.  At any given moment I can see where a flight overhead is coming-from and going-to.   
 

The other night (around midnight) I was curious to see our region’s air traffic.  It’s interesting to see how Memphis (FedEx) and Louisville (UPS) is so incredibly busy with parcel flights from all over the world.  
 

I suppose since Louisville and Memphis are so close, Nashville will never become a hub for these kinds of flights?  Maybe if Amazon ever launches their own fleet?  :-)

That's a great app.  I do the same with it!  Use it so much and love to sky watch that I can now make a decent guess where the aircraft is headed, sometimes even where it originated.

Yup, a few hours before midnight you can tell the FedEx and UPS air traffic begins to heat up around those airports.

[Soccer in Nashville]

We had several shots go in but were flagged for offsides.  Could have been several more goals scored!  Team is looking super dangerous!!

 

 

[Project Thread/New Construction/Photo du jour/Const. CAMs]

8 hours ago, markhollin said:

It's a DAMN circus!!!

[Nashville as MLB Expansion/Relocation Market]

Wow!  If Esptein does come on board, that's a pretty big weight to add to the scale.

[5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail]

Random, but...

Ever since Cooper's circus rant this guy pops into my head a screams, "It's a DAMN circus!" every time I see a picture or post about lighting on buildings or signage in this forum.

[Soccer in Nashville]

3 more points last night:

 

[SPORTS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES]

Lol, Nissan Stadium and some "Titans love" in this SNL skit.

Sunday Night Plans - SNL

 

[Davidson West: Bellevue, Bordeaux, Green Hills, MetroCenter, Nations, N Nashville]

  You have this many colors to choose from.  

[Davidson West: Bellevue, Bordeaux, Green Hills, MetroCenter, Nations, N Nashville]

14 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

WHAT... somehow I am just now seeing this, and you just blew my damn mind... how did I not know this until now??!?!! 

Lol...that's ok.  I had a similar moment a few weeks ago.  Watched so much Saved by the Bell growing up, and I thought I was familiar with Zack, aka Mark-Paul Gosselaar.   However, it took someone mentioning that he plays Paul, the main family's father, on a show I've been watching, Mixed-ish!!!  I, thought, who is this guy?!  He looks so familiar!!  Mind was blown when I finally made the connection!  I even looked him up on IMDB, but it just wasn't registering.

Side note, Paul's dad, Harrison, played by Gary Cole is the the sadistic office supervisor Bill Lumbergh from Office Space!

I loved both Inspector Gadget and Get Smart growing up (80s-90s Nickelodeon kid)!  Don Adams' voice was so distinct to me, but I don't think I would have realized it unless my dad told me.

Ok, !

[Davidson West: Bellevue, Bordeaux, Green Hills, MetroCenter, Nations, N Nashville]

The voice of Inspector Gadget!

[Vanderbilt University Tower and West End Dorms, 20 stories/6 stories, 340 units]

19 hours ago, nashvylle said:

Off topic of this building's construction, but on topic with Vanderbilt - I really wish Vanderbilt had a software programming school to help our tech sector. If Vanderbilt does have one and I am mistaken, is the program any good? 

Do any Nashville universities offer software programming?

I know it's not everyone's favorite school/campus, but I believe Lipscomb does have CS degrees as well.

[Davidson Southeast: Antioch, Century Farms, East of Brentwood]

14 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

I find myself agreeing with you @BnaBreaker and you @ruraljuror I don’t know how I feel about that haha. Two sides noooooo

Must be because I turned 37 today. It’s all the wisdom (and whiskey) coursing through me, haha! 

Welcome to the 37 club!

[Sentral SoBro/Sixth South Apts., 11 & 12 stories , 299 units, 5,700 sq. ft. of retail, internal garage]

On 3/24/2020 at 8:59 AM, Mr_Bond said:

When assembling the crane on 3/18 they did not add the small metal extension at the top and the cables attached to it that lend extra support to the boom (my terms may not be correct).  Is that extra support required on every crane or do some not need it?

Found this: https://www.simscrane.com/flat-top-tower-cranes-popularity-rising/

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How do flat-tops differ from other tower cranes?

The main difference is that flat-tops, also called topless cranes, do not have an A-frame or cat-head structure above the tower, as well as pendant lines that connect the top of the A-frame to the jib and counterjib. The absence of these items makes transporting, assembly and erection easier and quicker. Additionally, when a construction project requires multiple cranes, the jib of one crane requires less height clearance to pass under the jib of its neighbor.

Traditional hammerhead tower cranes utilize the A-frame structure for additional strength in lifting cargo. With no A-frame present, flat-top cranes lift comparatively less. In recent times, however, flat-tops with lifting capacities of 32 to 50 tons have entered the market. Conventional flat-tops typically lift 8 to 10 tons, so newer models with higher capacities have become a welcome response to market demands.

 

[Nashville as MLB Expansion/Relocation Market]

Yup, that was a fun series to watch!  Congrats to the Washington Nationals.

[The Transportation and Mass Transit Megathread]

Saw this a couple of days ago.  Metro Public Works installing some scooter corrals.

 

 

[Inner Loop - CBD, Downtown, East Bank, Germantown, Gulch, Rutledge]

16 hours ago, bnacincy said:

This reminds me of the amusement park that was proposed for the Spring Hill area some years ago......has the same kind of 1970's early 80's feel to it.

Or one of the proposals for the fairgrounds.  Microsoft Paint is not a good tool to use to propose a large development.

[BROADWEST (former West End Summit), 36 story Conrad Hilton Hotel/condo tower, 22 story/510,000 sq. ft. office tower, 4 story/125,000 sq. ft. retail/office, 1 acre plaza, 2,500 car garage, $490 million]