From the Trenton Times.
Now it's the DRJTBA who is doing it wrong. Stop with all the wasted money on feasibility studies and overall plans. Just do it. You people gotta understand!
Bridge to past also has a future
No need to replace 124-year-old span
Tuesday, September 30, 2008, CURT YESKE
LAMBERTVILLE -- There will be no wrecking ball for the Calhoun Street Bridge between Trenton and Morrisville, Pa., at least in the foreseeable future. Instead, renovations are planned for the 124-year-old span.
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, meeting in temporary quarters while its administration building in New Hope, Pa. is undergoing an expansion, yesterday disclosed the result of a study of the span while announcing it also plans a major renovation of the Washington Crossing Bridge.
A structural analysis of the Calhoun Street Bridge completed during the past year pointed toward a renovation program rather than re placing the bridge, said George G. Alexandridis, the chief engineer for the bi-state agency.
Alexandridis said the renovation would likely start in late 2009 after the design phase has been completed for the project.
"It's the oldest of our (13 toll- free) bridges, and we had the assessment done to see whether it had to be rehabilitated. It's a wonderful structure, being made of wrought iron, but it does carry a heavy load," said Alexandridis.
A year ago when the contract for a structural analysis of the bridge was awarded, Frank G. McCartney, the agency's executive director, did not predict a recommendation for a replacement structure, but said it was a possibility.
McCartney said it would be a "standard rehabilitation" much like those the commission has been carrying out on many of its bridges within its responsibility between Trenton and the border of New York state. The Calhoun Street Bridge records more than 18,000 crossings a day even though it is weight-restricted to cars and small trucks.
Alexandridis said a standard renovation project would include structural repairs, work on the sidewalks, a review of the coatings on the metal superstructure and repairs to the supporting piers.
When the study was initiated, McCartney said the analysis was critical because the bridge was made of wrought iron. Although it is a sturdy material, the bridge was erected without manufacturing standards. He said steel has manufacturing standards and is rated, but wrought iron is not.
The study was done by Lichten stein Consulting Engineers of Paramus for $342,712.
The commission yesterday awarded a contract for an $895,120 study to develop repair details and renovation concepts for the Washington Crossing Bridge. The study will address short- and long-term improvement strategies for the narrow two-lane toll-free span.
The Washington Crossing Bridge between Upper Makefield, Pa., and Hopewell Township, averages 6,900 crossings a day.
The project includes a major in- depth inspection and load-rating analysis of its underwater features and portions of the approaches to the bridge. The contract was awarded to Dewberry-Goodking Inc. of Carlisle, Pa.
The 877-foot-long bridge last underwent an extensive structural renovations in the fall of 1994. At that time, some trusses were replaced by new fabricated galvanized steel and the steel grid deck, originally installed in 1951, was replaced at each end of the span.
A new wood sidewalk was installed and the structure was sand- blasted and painted.
The bridge about five years ago was restricted to 15 miles per hour with a three-ton weight limit.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Voter Registration Closes October 6
Monday, October 6, 2008 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 4, 2008 General Election.
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Where to Register:
At the Registration Office in the Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown, or pick up a Voter Registration Application at any Post Office, Wine & Spirit Shoppe, Municipal Building or Library, or Download and complete a Voter Registration Application. In addition, the Department of Transportation provides for voter registration with their driver's license application, renewal or change of name or address.
To register, you must:
* Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election;
* Be a resident of Pennsylvania and of your election district for at least 30 days before the next election; and
* Be eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the next election.
Voter Registration Application must be received via US mail.
Download a Voter Registration Application
Print out the application and mail it to:
Bucks County Voter Registration
55 E. Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-6166
The following Voter Registration Application must be downloaded and mailed to the appropriate office. The county must have an original copy in its files. Faxed copies are not permitted by law.
Note: On December 26, 2000, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ordered the removal of the felony conviction prohibition as a qualification for voter registration. When completing the Voter Registration Mail Application (VRMA), a convicted felon who is released from prison may make application to register to vote by striking through the felony conviction line at Section 9(2) on the VRMA and signing his or her name. (New VRMA forms have eliminated the reference to felony conviction). VRMA forms are available from county voter registration offices as well as state offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities.
Important New Information for All Absentee Voters
With the exception of absentee voters who have a disability or who are overseas, all Absentee Ballots must be delivered to the County Board of Elections either in person or through the U. S. Postal Service. Absentee Ballots delivered by any other means for absentee voters who do not have a disability will not be accepted or counted by the County Board of Elections. Absentee Ballots and Alternative Ballots delivered for voters who do have a disability may be delivered by a third party who has written authorization from the disabled absentee or alternative ballot voter. Absentee Ballots delivered for an absentee voter who is overseas on Election Day may be made by an overnight delivery service. For more information on Absentee Voting, go to the Voting By Absentee Ballot page of the PA Department of State.
Download and print an Application for Absentee Ballot or send a request with the following information:
* Name of Registered Voter
* Bucks County Street Address
* Address where to mail absentee ballot
* Date of Birth
* Reason for request for absentee ballot
* Signature of registered voter requesting ballot
Bucks County Courthouse
55 E. Court St, 2nd Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday October 6, 2008 Only:
8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Lower Bucks Government Services Center
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown
Monday, October 6, 2008
Only: 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
[Moderator note: All links in the article are live at the Bucks County website]
Be a Protector of Democracy!
Do you need to know where your polling place is located. Click here, and enter your address.
Not sure if you are registered, or do you need to modify your registration: Click here to login to PAPowerPort, or to create an account. Once you are logged on, you will be able to check your voter registration status and change it if necessary.
Register to Vote!
Where to Register:
At the Registration Office in the Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown, or pick up a Voter Registration Application at any Post Office, Wine & Spirit Shoppe, Municipal Building or Library, or Download and complete a Voter Registration Application. In addition, the Department of Transportation provides for voter registration with their driver's license application, renewal or change of name or address.
To register, you must:
* Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election;
* Be a resident of Pennsylvania and of your election district for at least 30 days before the next election; and
* Be eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the next election.
Voter Registration Application must be received via US mail.
Download a Voter Registration Application
Print out the application and mail it to:
Bucks County Voter Registration
55 E. Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-6166
The following Voter Registration Application must be downloaded and mailed to the appropriate office. The county must have an original copy in its files. Faxed copies are not permitted by law.
Note: On December 26, 2000, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ordered the removal of the felony conviction prohibition as a qualification for voter registration. When completing the Voter Registration Mail Application (VRMA), a convicted felon who is released from prison may make application to register to vote by striking through the felony conviction line at Section 9(2) on the VRMA and signing his or her name. (New VRMA forms have eliminated the reference to felony conviction). VRMA forms are available from county voter registration offices as well as state offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities.
Important New Information for All Absentee Voters
With the exception of absentee voters who have a disability or who are overseas, all Absentee Ballots must be delivered to the County Board of Elections either in person or through the U. S. Postal Service. Absentee Ballots delivered by any other means for absentee voters who do not have a disability will not be accepted or counted by the County Board of Elections. Absentee Ballots and Alternative Ballots delivered for voters who do have a disability may be delivered by a third party who has written authorization from the disabled absentee or alternative ballot voter. Absentee Ballots delivered for an absentee voter who is overseas on Election Day may be made by an overnight delivery service. For more information on Absentee Voting, go to the Voting By Absentee Ballot page of the PA Department of State.
Download and print an Application for Absentee Ballot or send a request with the following information:
* Name of Registered Voter
* Bucks County Street Address
* Address where to mail absentee ballot
* Date of Birth
* Reason for request for absentee ballot
* Signature of registered voter requesting ballot
Bucks County Courthouse
55 E. Court St, 2nd Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday October 6, 2008 Only:
8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Lower Bucks Government Services Center
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown
Monday, October 6, 2008
Only: 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
The Retirees are Revolting!
OK, maybe not personally, but financially.
Maybe they shouldn't be watching the market today...
Pension Beneficiaries Revolt, Call on IL & PA Fund Trustees to Stop Gambling with Retirement Assets
Activists Challenge Pension Plan Trustees During their Monthly Meeting
to Carry Out Fiduciary Duty by Holding Outside Fund Managers Accountable
for Mistakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pension fund
beneficiaries called on the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) boards of
trustees to take their fiduciary responsibilities more seriously and
protect retirement assets from bad investments inside their monthly
meetings today. Specifically, they are concerned about IMRF and PSERS
involvement with a Lazard-affiliated private equity fund that has lost
millions of pension dollars.
Maybe they shouldn't be watching the market today...
Pension Beneficiaries Revolt, Call on IL & PA Fund Trustees to Stop Gambling with Retirement Assets
Activists Challenge Pension Plan Trustees During their Monthly Meeting
to Carry Out Fiduciary Duty by Holding Outside Fund Managers Accountable
for Mistakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pension fund
beneficiaries called on the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) boards of
trustees to take their fiduciary responsibilities more seriously and
protect retirement assets from bad investments inside their monthly
meetings today. Specifically, they are concerned about IMRF and PSERS
involvement with a Lazard-affiliated private equity fund that has lost
millions of pension dollars.
Octoberfest on the Delaware
Octoberfest on the Delaware
The Majestic Midway Carnival is in Morrisville Thursday through Sunday in Williamson Park along the Delaware River. Themed entertainment and food will be available, along with Arts in the Park, Rockin' to the Golden Oldies, bingo, crafts, and more. For more information and event times, call 215-428-2598.
The Majestic Midway Carnival is in Morrisville Thursday through Sunday in Williamson Park along the Delaware River. Themed entertainment and food will be available, along with Arts in the Park, Rockin' to the Golden Oldies, bingo, crafts, and more. For more information and event times, call 215-428-2598.
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