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roccoccoSafredi t1_jaa3u2b wrote

Reply to Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

No.

Because dirt bike riders don't ride dirt bikes to ride dirt bikes.

They ride dirt bikes because it's a fun "fuck you" to the normies.

The fact that it's dangerous, illegal and inconvenient is the point. Or at least part of it.

That's the problem with all the people trying to find ways to accommodate the riders. They don't want to be accommodated. They WANT to stand out. It's part of what makes the whole thing fun.

An argument could be made that "well, if we make it safe and boring they'll lose interest". But that assumes effectively being able to get them to go to the place where it is safe and boring. And in case you haven't been paying attention, the the only thing the BPD is effective at is submitting overtime slips.

So... don't waste the time and effort. If we want these folks to stop riding dirt bikes we need to show them that life is better when they don't.

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jessiewicz t1_jaa2gzn wrote

Reply to Last MARC train for the night by MeanMrBiter

MARC isn’t like the bus system where they just disappear even though they’re listed. Unless it’s posted on the MTA twitter/social media that a train was cancelled it will run. It’s much more likely that a train is delayed than just cancelled unless there is another option to accommodate passengers.

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JonWilso t1_jaa244e wrote

Reply to Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

Two things pretty much always come up when the topic of a dirt bike park is mentioned and it's really unfortunate but the sad truth.

  1. A large majority of the dirt bikes you see being illegally driven around the city are stolen. The counties surrounding Baltimore have a significant problem with overnight garage burglaries in which they're loaded by the dozen into stolen box trucks.

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  1. A big part of the culture seems to be the thrill of riding them on the streets where no one can stop you. (Doesn't mean there aren't kids who I'm sure would still love the opportunity for a legitimate park) but I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people still choose not to use it.
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trout66 t1_jaa1tbk wrote

Reply to Last MARC train for the night by MeanMrBiter

It's not like a whole train will go "nah not feeling it tonight bruh" train schedules are basically inviolable

Worst case scenario you miss it, go up the escalator and get a greyhound, they run all night and will drop you behind horseshoe casino

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_jaa1nj1 wrote

Reply to Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

The value of that land is way too significant to give up for recreational open space that only has one use. I think you and a lot people, as this isn't the first time I've heard this suggestion, jump to this idea because it's getting stuck on what the current value and use of the land is: vacant lots of no productive value; empty; nothingness. in reality, those lots should be of some use that would provide revenue to the city and provide some sort of economic activity. providing greater revenue to the city would do more for residents of West Baltimore than a pile of dirt to ride their dirt bikes. Additionally, who's to say this would entice dirt bike riders to use it and stop using the streets as their personal racing circuits(which I assume is the reasoning for your suggestion)?? That's not guaranteed to change their minds.

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steam281 t1_jaa02uw wrote

Reply to Highway to nowhere and dirt bikes by brYzmz

I have had a similar sentiment for a long time. A dirt bike hub is needed and could be a great addition if properly planned and implemented. Unfortunately nothing in this town is properly planned or implemented.

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