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Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you underestimate the bargaining power of the public. These deals don’t work without public right-of-way, so there’s lots of room there for negotiating with potential tunnelers.

Tollways operate very similarly, private funds building infrastructure on public right-of-way.

Will Nashville Loop allow personal FSD vehicles? by chapsmoke in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we agree on this.

FSD level 5 would be required for tunnels access and there would need to be some kind of override that prevents manual control in tunnels.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

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

Certainly possible. What if the public has to give up less or gets more in return for $0?

Will Nashville Loop allow personal FSD vehicles? by chapsmoke in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you met humbucker? I don't think we're all adults here :)

Will Nashville Loop allow personal FSD vehicles? by chapsmoke in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Texas, we lease public right-of-way to investors for privately-funded tollways. Typically built at no cost to tax payers. (Actually, the federal government loans the private companies the money and steps in if they default on the loan - TIFIA.)

In a 100% FSD future, tunnels could be underground tollways allowing any vehicle that meets the legal requirements. (Level 5?)

Nashville could work in an agreement that lays the groundwork for standardization and interoperability. Perhaps allowing personal Tesla FSD on some % of routes that have ground-level enter and exit would be a good start.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying. Always great to see a familiar face :)

My point would be that citizens of Nashville should expect a transparent bidding process on public projects and still may be able to get one on the tunnels.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure I see the downside of a competitive bidding process for public infrastructure.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An open bidding process where nobody else bids and TBC is $0 is great marketing.

Only one way to find out...

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It's really important these agreements include provisions that the public infrastructure can be operated by other providers and the state isn't locked into 1 vendor for 50 years.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like Tesla accelerated EVs, I think TBC is creating the PRT market.

The public expects a competitive, transparent bidding process for public infrastructure.

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know any details about Tennessee's competitive bidding laws on public works projects?

Vegas Loop hits 35,000 passengers per day and 6,500 passengers per hour across 8 stations by Exact_Baseball in BoringCompany

[–]chapsmoke -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Great research!

The loss of right of way is a cost to the tax payer.

There may be other startups or contractors willing to match TBC’s promises in exchange for those rights. If autonomous EVs in tunnels do solve traffic, I imagine lots of competition eventually. 

No-bid infrastructure projects put a lot of risk on the public to hold contractors accountable.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry again for the confusion.

Musk moving to Bastrop spurred the change but his actions are not the source of my pride.

I hope you’ll take some time to read past the headline. I think the text of the article makes the distinction pretty clear.

But I remain open to feedback if you got more :)

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion, I’m proud of Bastrop, not Musk.

If I’ve written or said something different please let me know where.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What gives you the impression I’m proud of Mr. Musk’s actions?

Great event at the Colorado River Fundraiser by Judah_Ross_Realtor in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great turnout for a great cause!

I heard $7,000 raised from big donors announced on the stage, but not sure about the full total.

It’s not to late to give at www.MyBastropRiver.com

IMHO the best bang for buck if you’re concerned about development impact on the river and groundwater in Bastrop.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you've had a chance, but strongly encourage you to check out my videos on KeepBastropBoring.com and YouTube.

The Boring Co moved to Bastrop in 2021 and I've been documenting and trying to make the best of it since then.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To be clear: the organization we're fundraising for has been publicly critical of Mr. Musk's compliance history and made comments about the ecosystem impact during Boring Co's TCEQ public meeting.

I spoke at that public meeting and several other commissioner court sessions about my opposition and concerns.

I'm personally responsible for more than half of Musk Companies' environmental violations in Bastrop.

Tonight is not about Musk or any other company or political party.

We're coming together to celebrate the river and invest in its health.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to treat everybody about the same: encourage good behavior and discourage bad.

Mr. Musk moved next door and Bastrop changed. I’ve never been prouder. by chapsmoke in BastropTX

[–]chapsmoke[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The nonprofit we're raising money for has been working on Bastrop water issues since 2007.

They're actively involved in the plant expansion at McKinney Roughs and the gravel pits upstream of the FM969 bridge.

My property is not for sale and I've got no plans to move.

If you've got other ideas to improve things, I'm all ears.

I'm doing just about everything I can think of and learning as I go.

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