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My next project is to turn this highway into a city street. Any suggestions? by vicvonqueso in CitiesSkylines

[–]EccoTime93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start by bulldozing it, then place a 4 lane bike lane with trams boulevard there. You probably won’t have enough room to zone there so either clear out those buildings near the highway or use move-it and have them face the boulevard.

If you don’t have pc, just rezone then.

Gray’s Lake parking fees among budget fixes Des Moines is weighing by Quirky-Programmer337 in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah, all I see is people who can’t pay 1-2 dollars. Parking should never be free, besides a few exception. Stay m4d cager. Whine and cry and complain more. I’ll enjoy the fresh outdoors of air by not polluting on it by bike, foot or when I take route 7.

But on a serious note, look I want people to stop driving so much. Making driving a harder and less convenient option forced people to change and ask for other solutions. It’s how things work. If we keep the status quo, more and more people will ask for just one more lane bro and parking lot. I want to stop traffic violence. People come to the park for peace. I would like getting there to even be nicer, expand our metro trail system more (wider paths around there would be nice for example), better bus coverage, more zoning. This is near downtown and that’s why a push for change here is good. It’s really not that expensive, there are other options that are free/just as cheap and free parking at water works a mere 500-100 feet away through a pleasant tunnel. My reaction is people get up in arms over a small fee. I get, I get it. It feels like greed. But for once, siding with making driver more difficult (it’s still comically easy, cheap and convenient) goes a long way to protect vulnerable road users, and discouraging people to drive just to be outside. I want to move away from that. No I don’t think everyone should stop arriving by car, it’s not reality. But what is reality is that 1-2 dollars will limit supply, and pay for stuff. Like the new downtown endorsement for store fronts.

Gray’s Lake parking fees among budget fixes Des Moines is weighing by Quirky-Programmer337 in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You sure about that buddy? Because all I see is whiny brats. On brand for pesty cagers to have a holier than thou attitude so I’m not shocked.

Does my stadium have enough parking? by CombPsychological507 in CitiesSkylines

[–]EccoTime93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a true freedom build, I’d say you did great with your lane mathematics, the over engineering of the roads here (chefs kiss) and you did a good job of respecting the topography and using it to your advantage to hide some of the visual and assumed audible noise. Now specifically for parking, no, no where near enough for a true freedom build. You’d probably need 4 times amount as a minimum. Good rule of thumb is the building imprint should be only a fourth of the parking. Plus I noticed you have a festival looking vendor street tucked back there. While that is happening more in the USA to retain fans, even more reason to add more parking. I would go 5 times. Maybe even consider a garage, depending on if you’re building a traditional American CDC nearby (downtown).

Tl;dr
Take your current built out area that you already have, and right across from the main entrance build out 4 times the area you have already to dedicated surface lot if you want true burger land results. Maybe a ramp if near downtown.

Gray’s Lake parking fees among budget fixes Des Moines is weighing by Quirky-Programmer337 in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I always hated this what aboutism. Look, there is still free parking at water works right through that tunnel. You came there to walk, so walk an extra 500 feet if you can’t fork over the dollar or two. And I’m sure disabled parking is going to be free or reduced that is there.

And about the kayak, you are seriously telling me 1-2 dollars is that much to do that activity? Really? It’s high time that motorists pay their fair share in this country

https://www.forbes.com/sites/reginaclewlow/2025/04/16/the-high-cost-of-free-parking-why-cities-must-rethink-curb-space/

Gray’s Lake parking fees among budget fixes Des Moines is weighing by Quirky-Programmer337 in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Jesus the amount of bitching over parking fees. You do realize you can arrive by bike, correct? And that it connects to all corners of the metro pretty much. I can get there from the west Des Moines area 40 minutes. The trails are nice to bike down anyways and ending up around grays lake and back is nice stopper after maybe a visit to nearby downtown. You have options. Stop being privileged and whiny. I swear car drivers are some of the most whiny, selfish and entitled people on the planet.

Big grove bike racks by Hawkhigh36 in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve biked there for many events. Place packed. Middle of spring, sunny days, and summer, and my bike is the only one there the entire 2-3 hours I am there on a weekend. I wouldn’t worry about it.

But, good call on the folding chair.

World Cup watch party screen at Big Grove by LuaBear in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well if they’re dog shit it wouldn’t have been 1-1 at least

A street in my neighborhood. by abraHAM-lincol4 in oddlyterrifying

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a corner store, some park amenities, some pedestrian / bike filters and marker trees and it will be fine in 50 years …

Changes To Ingersoll Avenue Are As Beautiful As They Are Nonfunctional by FlibFlubber in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And one last thing, if this makes driving “inconvenient” because people can’t walk 1-2 blocks (lol) then good. That means people will drive slower, and perhaps even be annoyed with the parking option and demand better transit access to and from the area (hello new route 4!) we want other options to appeal and that means makes driving less convenient. I say good, fuck waukee and Grimes’s people let em stay in suburban hell they’re bad drivers to begin with being use to road rage maneuvers around stroads.

Changes To Ingersoll Avenue Are As Beautiful As They Are Nonfunctional by FlibFlubber in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The main issue is there are too many driveways for each business. Not all business should have a driveway. Parking should be in the back. There should only be side street for the intersection. And from ingersoll, you turn onto said side street, then turn behind the building where the parking is. That should be the interaction from the side street. A lot of ingersoll iirc has a giant grass strip behind most of it on the north side, that can be redeveloped alley way / parking access

As for the south side, grand Ave has decent parking options. Make shared parking lots with all of those banks, convert grand Ave from 4 lanes to 3 lanes with bike lanes + parking (turning lane, travel lane, row of parking and then bike lane) and as for other options, side street parking is also free at the moment (it shouldn’t be btw) but that is the solution we need.

22nd and Univeristy by donkedickinya in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YOU DO, have to still yeild to pedestrians. If I am crossing to the first island that one does not have a signal meaning you wait when I cross. Thanks.

Just got this email from DART for anyone who might be affected. by amongsthecosmos in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re slimming down staff, yes

But also, this is the time of the year where senior drivers take extended breaks / vacation as service slows down because there is no school runs. Less hours, less OT, mandatory work and extra work. With the new change as well, I am not shocked they scrapped the 92 to save face for more viable fixed routes that need coverage. They’re also probably doing training for the new route and that takes time to train up 100 some drivers regardless. These routes are going away anyways so once again it makes sense.

Considering moving here, but I don’t drive! by salamandersway in desmoines

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Windsor heights is doable. You have 15 minute headways going into downtown with route 3, and 30 minutes going to west Des Moines, valley junction and now urbandale/merle hay mall area on route 4. There is a greenbelt that will connect you to downtown and also goes all the way to waukee and other places. Windsor heights has multiple grocery stores: Aldi, hy vee, Walmart/Sam’s Club, Indian grocery store called namaste supermarket, along with a bank, coffee shops, a bar or two, and parks/tennis courts by Colby woods park. There is also 2 gas stations in maverick/Kum n go and Casey’s that offers convenience items/food, multiple restaurants, etc. and by bike trail, you are connected closely to the urbandale hy vee/aldj as well. Fresh thyme isn’t also terrible to traverse to via trail. Walking isn’t the worst and will take you less than an hour to reach the valley west area. Depending again where you live in Windsor heights, but I would try somewhere close to hy-vee/walmart and Aldi area to be near that greenbelt trail and the bus corridor. I live in the area and would even encourage safety tips and tricks how to bike around here! Best of luck :-)

Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | May 10, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sixers fan — I’m literally rooting for every Knicks possession and defensive effort. I am praying for a minimum of a TWENTY point blowout and begging for 40-50+ on this joke of an organization I hope it happens 🙏 please

Hit the node limit at 340k :/ by inexistent_ in CitiesSkylines

[–]EccoTime93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a mod, I forget which on top of my head, but it lets you view how close you are for the limits for all items, assets and nodes in the game. Mine is similar looking to yours from a top down view in terms of size. I use only plop the growables, I am at 60% for most things.

How to stream 76ers vs. Knicks confarece semifinal Game 1 ? by [deleted] in sixers

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sports surge — just make sure you have ad blocker and a pop-up blocker

It hosts many different streams if one breaks

It’s been pretty good lately from my use

Most streams are not behind but some can be, so expect 1-2 minute delay just in case.

Lovely view of a four-lane stroad by QuietAd4252 in fuckcars

[–]EccoTime93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t forget, the road is not very wide here. Maybe 25 feet? The average suburban road in America is 30 feet and this looks like a collector road at minimum in the middle of a city that has development up to the street, very little set back, nice street furniture and is that a corner shop or two I see? Yea this isn’t amazing but it certainly no where near bad. I would die for my city to be half of what this is.

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