I like how it is modern and sleek looking. No phony added stuff.The drive is looking nice as well, Like I have said before I hope they will put a traffic signal for pedestrians and maybe sidewalk features that would direct people to that crossing. I know if they build the BRT it will alleviate that problem people will have to cross at the crosswalk Also a better configuration some how for the vehical entrance and parking ramp on the other side of Michigan Ave. Could the vehical entrance be opened on Penn. Ave so it would be an easy right going north on Penn. and be away from all the pedestrian activity on Michigan. The current set up is confusing.
I have heard that Sparrow's new cafeteria is run by Aramark, the same company that handles food for prisons and has had numerous news stories related to cleanliness and interactions between their staff and the prisoners. Can anyone confirm that this switch took place? Googling "aramark sparrow" doesn't show any news releases or related information.
If I were running such a huge company I would consider changing the name at least here in Michigan. While I am not sure they were trying to get people from outside the hospital to dine there, upon hearing that name that would make sure no one from outside would eat there. They grossed people out on the local news for weeks with that story.
Aramark won the Sparrow contract a few years back. They handle everything from bed linens to diagnostic imaging equipment maintenance. It allows the hospital to contract out a lot of the in-house services under one national contract.
I kinda hope they install a signal, I've thought from the time I first saw this proposal that there should be a traffic light there. With the hospital, professional building and now the cancer center dumping a good chunk of their traffic out of one driveway I think it's justified.
Yes there needs to be a light there and the bus stop should be moved to be right next to the crosswalk. There are always people who think it is a good idea just to cross five lanes of traffic standing in the middle of the street there.
I don't fault people for wanting to cross there. The alternative is to walk about two blocks to the corner, cross, then walk the two blocks back. Almost a half-mile of walking for no apparent gain besides safety, which isn't perfect either considering that the intersection allows turn-right-on-red.
I think a signal and bus stop right at the corner of the new drive with a crosswalk there may be a good option. Maybe it could be coordinated with the Penn. Ave lights so as to not stop traffic twice in one block. I hate to think someone visiting the hospital ends up being checked in to the hospital because they were jay walking.
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Looks really good. It has been difficult to look at the new building while driving by. It looks like a first class building.
I kinda hope they install a signal, I've thought from the time I first saw this proposal that there should be a traffic light there. With the hospital, professional building and now the cancer center dumping a good chunk of their traffic out of one driveway I think it's justified.
Yes there needs to be a light there and the bus stop should be moved to be right next to the crosswalk. There are always people who think it is a good idea just to cross five lanes of traffic standing in the middle of the street there.
I don't fault people for wanting to cross there. The alternative is to walk about two blocks to the corner, cross, then walk the two blocks back. Almost a half-mile of walking for no apparent gain besides safety, which isn't perfect either considering that the intersection allows turn-right-on-red.
I think a signal and bus stop right at the corner of the new drive with a crosswalk there may be a good option. Maybe it could be coordinated with the Penn. Ave lights so as to not stop traffic twice in one block. I hate to think someone visiting the hospital ends up being checked in to the hospital because they were jay walking.