How Dare You Have A Marathon!
I saw the following letter in the Kansas City Star today...
It was a nice Saturday morning, and we were looking forward to the American Royal parade. However, due to the excessive number of blocked-off streets for the marathon runners, we almost missed the parade.We were rerouted at least 20 times as we tried to find a way through the city to the parade route. The children were crying from boredom during the long drive, we lost the second car in our caravan, and everywhere we turned we could see marathon runners, but no signs directing us of their route or how we could get through. It was a complete mess. The city’s planning was horrible.
I understand the weekend schedule is all about money, how to draw in the most day-trippers for additional revenue, but this was not an effective way to do it. I don’t think any day-trippers that experienced the immense traffic jam will want to come back for more.
Kay Scofield
Kansas City
Waaahhh wahhh wahhh. How about taking some personal responsibility and paying attention to the fact that the marathon was announced well in advance via every major media outlet. The route was publicized ahead of time too, and even the time ranges for the most likely block-offs. There were numerous ways to get to the parade without crossing the marathon route. Look at a freaking map and plan your route. Or park somewhere and take one of the many shuttles that were running around town that day. Or take the MAX. Learn your way around your own city, people.
