Poor timing, traffic jam led to mess at coliseum
Good job, city of Greensboro and coliseum. Scheduling the Hannah Montana concert at the same time as a major craft show was a stroke of genius.
You managed to kill traffic at the craft show while gouging the concert patrons for parking. And to have them both end at about the same time was brilliant. The ensuing traffic snarl was incredible.
Good job, Greensboro police. Your efforts at traffic control were stellar. Traffic managed to move despite your best efforts otherwise. The cop at the corner of Chapman and Lee streets did a great job protecting the corner and keeping the sidewalk warm and little else.
Oh well, what did I really expect?
David Smith
High Point
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"Good job, Greensboro police. Your efforts at traffic control were stellar. Traffic managed to move despite your best efforts otherwise."
I had to read this line over and over to appreciate just how stupid it is.
I was there for another reason, and you're right- just like numerous times before, the staging of two events caused a massive influx of traffic.
I was impressed at how well Greensboro Police managed to direct so many Volvo, Lexus, and and Lincoln owners, who were all obviously VIP's, evacuate the area.
I'm sure I saw your self-righteous face glaring through a windshield.
Oh, by the way, you can check the venue at the Coliseum online so that you may be better prepared if you ever venture out of your comfort zone.
Posted on December 2, 2007 9:25 AM
The City of Greensboro and the Coliseum scheduled the Hannah Montana concert? Wow. They have a lot more clout than I thought. Here I was, thinking major tours set their own dates, and venues got them when they got them. But, thanks to the brilliant David Smith, I now know differently.
I wonder when Greensboro is going to call Aerosmith and order them back down here?
Better not schedule a craft show at the same time, though. "Sorry, Steven Tyler, we seem to have doilies on sale that weekend. Stay home, ok? We wouldn't want David Smith to be inconvenienced."
Posted on December 2, 2007 12:16 PM
With all the problems of traffic, long lines, people drinking beer inside the event, it's obvious that this little Hannah Montana troublemaker needs to be banned from ever having a live show in Greensboro again.
Posted on December 2, 2007 2:53 PM
You want less traffic? Ride the bus.
Posted on December 2, 2007 7:44 PM