tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post4564566396144796249..comments2024-03-28T22:15:17.067-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Union Station is falling down on commuters' headsNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-81559913308579437492021-09-15T08:23:38.069-05:002021-09-15T08:23:38.069-05:00That is scary as hell! I’ve read that people get k...That is scary as hell! I’ve read that people get killed when concrete comes raining down on passers by. That woman was very fortunate. I used to pass through Union Station on a daily basis. If that were me I would have sued — big time!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373960140777556685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-7601839611153084892016-09-14T17:39:40.159-05:002016-09-14T17:39:40.159-05:00It's rather frightening to think this would no...It's rather frightening to think this would not have been reported or the tracks closed down if Neil hadn't been "on the spot" as it were. I've taken that line into Chicago. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541828632284556589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-76322606156577977382016-09-14T14:07:21.913-05:002016-09-14T14:07:21.913-05:00You see the sign, glance skyward and fall flat on ...You see the sign, glance skyward and fall flat on your face slipping on the icy sidewalk. What really puts the fear of God in your veins are the signs in California warning of falling rocks -- what are you going to do? Drive off the cliff if you see a huge boulder coming your way?<br /><br />johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-142805959634875922016-09-14T12:49:37.543-05:002016-09-14T12:49:37.543-05:00A plastic construction worker's helmet would s...A plastic construction worker's helmet would seem a sensible precaution. Also, signs should be posted. Like those useful ones telling you to look out for ice falling from tall buildings.<br /><br />TETomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641357239788323783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-53518563451779136182016-09-14T10:48:27.705-05:002016-09-14T10:48:27.705-05:00A reasonably prudent woman would always be on the ...A reasonably prudent woman would always be on the lookout for falling concrete. Didn't you know that?<br /><br />Moreover, the next person to get clobbered will be encountering an obviously dangerous condition and should be suitably equipped for the hazards of Union Station.<br /><br />johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70788176497901595352016-09-14T09:28:55.169-05:002016-09-14T09:28:55.169-05:00I think the platforms are part of the station, but...I think the platforms are part of the station, but the concrete structure above is part of 10 and 120 South Riverside, which were built in the mid '60's. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573744927447043137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70547994532026630892016-09-14T09:25:11.534-05:002016-09-14T09:25:11.534-05:00I am SO glad I no longer commute to Union Station....I am SO glad I no longer commute to Union Station. That place seems to be morphing from pit of despair to deathtrap.<br /><br />This seems like the setup for a lot of lawyerly finger-pointing. Railroads are good at that. I remember when Rachel Barton Pine, the distinguished violinist (whom I was fortunate enough to see perform not too long ago), was trapped when a train's doors closed on her backpack, with her violin inside. She was dragged under the train and her leg was severed.<br /><br />In her lawsuit, the railroad's lawyer was a complete asshole, repeatedly accusing her of causing the accident by refusing to shrug off her backpack quickly enough. Or something. I get that lawyers are supposed to advocate vigorously, but this guy was just completely obnoxious.<br /><br />Fortunately, no one will be able to accuse this poor woman of causing her own injury by standing in the wrong spot and getting in the way of the falling concrete with her head.<br /><br />I don't think so, anyway.<br /><br />Bitter ScribeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857840826894504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-62088403639374868952016-09-14T09:19:18.443-05:002016-09-14T09:19:18.443-05:00Neat how changing into "reporter mode" w...Neat how changing into "reporter mode" was associated with moving towards rather than away from involvement. One minute a "bystander," the next a "reporter," very similar to the transition from driver to pedestrian we witness every day.<br /><br />I guess suicides won't have to jump in front of trains any more; taking a stroll through the railroad station will do nicely.<br /><br />johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-36854001671439133062016-09-14T09:03:36.806-05:002016-09-14T09:03:36.806-05:00I read the column in the paper, but there was no p...I read the column in the paper, but there was no picture showing how big the chunks of concrete were. quite alarming!<br /><br />I expect there will be a lot of lawerly sorting out before liabitlty is determined. It does seem clear that the platforms are not technically part of Union Station.<br /><br />Tom EvansTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641357239788323783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-92125189602207232632016-09-14T08:31:48.021-05:002016-09-14T08:31:48.021-05:00Wondering if the recent shift of more jackhammers ...Wondering if the recent shift of more jackhammers in front of 222 S. Riverside is related. <br /><br />NBK->CHI Daily RiderAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391685621658155167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-12020245411944603182016-09-14T07:52:02.973-05:002016-09-14T07:52:02.973-05:00It's platform 9/11 - no wonder it's jinxed...It's platform 9/11 - no wonder it's jinxed...Born a Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764317026133892954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-30803485809575803322016-09-14T06:43:15.179-05:002016-09-14T06:43:15.179-05:00This is disgraceful. Maybe more lawsuits are in or...This is disgraceful. Maybe more lawsuits are in order. And to think what the money is being wasted on!Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.com