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hero69 wrote:
there was what some might call a mall before 9/11 at the wtc, but i would call it just a collection of stores. in any event, imo, the bathrooms before 9/11 were more PATH-centric and regualrly policed by PA cops, frequented by hobos and cleaned by PA hired staff. the new bathrooms are more mall-centric - no place for the homeless to wash up.

In the '80s through early '90s, I recall there was a pretty depressing collection of dumpy stores just one level below street level. By the late '90s, though, they had gone noticeably upscale with more suburban shopping mall-type stores. I remember there was a Crabtree & Evelyn, Borders, Nine West and maybe Banana Republic. The PATH restrooms were located on the level between the train platform and the shops, adjacent to the saddest looking bar in the world with the saddest looking patrons. I used the restrooms on numerous occasions pre-9/11 and they were pretty clean. The odd thing was I never once saw a homeless person in there. The bar - I think it was called Commuter Bar (or something with an equal lack of imagination) - never seemed to have more than two or three patrons in there. Those who needed a stiff drink to face that PATH ride home, I suppose.

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Voyeur wrote:

Dullboy the irritating drunks are also likely to include some of the cream of DTJC hipster doucheness, more likely to be loudly pontificating about white privilege and Bernie Sanders than quietly crying into their Jamo. Perhaps the owner just grew disenchanted with the entire enterprise.

Everytime I went in there it was filled with Yelp yuppies.

Why does anyone think downtown JC is a hipster haven when it's literally just filled with corny white people or people who have lived here for years? People cry hipster when they just want to rant about anyone remotely young because they feel out of touch and old.

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dtjcview wrote:
The science (kind of), backs up the triathalon numbers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_performance

On firm, flat ground, a 70 kg (150 lb) person requires about 60 watts [5] to walk at 5 km/h (3.1 mph). That same person on a bicycle, on the same ground, with the same power output, can travel at 15 km/h (9.3 mph) using an ordinary bicycle,[6] so in these conditions the energy expenditure of cycling is one-third of walking.

Cycling versus walking = 3:1 in terms of energy expended. Triathlon puts it at around 4:1. Right ballpark to me.

And, this is precisely what I was trying to convey in my original reply. In terms of actual effort (or, energy spent) running a marathon has a similar calorie burn as riding a century. The rule of thumb for calories / mile for running is about 130, and about 35 for riding. Those numbers are for an average male at an above-average effort (meaning, the person is pushing a bit and running or pedaling at a fairly good clip). If you do the math, 35 calories / mile times 100 miles equals 3,500 calories, while running 26.2 miles * 130 calories / mile equals ~3,400 calories. In other words, their energy expenditure is very similar.

Yes, different sports, and the physical tolls are different, but the energy spent is similar and the training and effort are definitely similar.

bodhipooh wrote:
Meh.

Consider this: an Ironman (or other iron-distance races) consists of 2.4 miles swimming, 112 mile bike ride and a full marathon (26.2 miles). The three segments are meant to be comparable in terms of challenge/effort.

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stillinjc wrote:
...in terms of required stamina, expended energy, etc? I know it is not apples to apples. A 150 mile ride?

I would say a century ride (100 miles) is about equivalent to a marathon in terms of effort, and training.

135jc wrote:
If you want to see poor urban planning look no further than the pathetic excuse for a waterfront in jc

ErieStreet4Life wrote:
I mean, not threatening like I'm going to die by walking around them, but maybe that these drunken kids might start shit if they see a gay couple holding hands. Feel me?

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val7101 wrote:
Sadly it is a supply and demand issue. I too have had to weave through the pedestrian plaza on the way home, but I haven't found it threatening even late at night. Douchie, definitely, threatening, not unless you are threatened by douchebags and "women in tank tops" (really?).

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hero69 wrote:
so...trump wants to put putin charge of america's cyber security!

Colbert last night -
https://youtu.be/Rxf8-E2v9og

skewterdewd wrote:
Seriously fellow JC residents please do not waste $145 each and EVERY year (and bound to go up too!) for a clunky Citi Bike (which you can only utilize for 45 minutes before incurring and additional $2.50 surcharge each additional 30 minutes) when you can restriction free, effortless zip around town and beyond going EXACTLY where you want on a stylish brand new City Glide scooter! For a mere fraction of the price these fun fantastic scooters will at the very minimum will half your travel time vs walking! From personal experience let me tell you that these extremely light weight/portable scooters are undoubtedly the best way to get around town. Get to and from the PATH station in no time and then easily fold up the scooter for the train ride to/from work. Great for kids over 8 too these stylish scooters have a solid low weight aluminum frame (10 lbs) telescoping handle bars, an easy folding mechanism, fast over sized 210 mm high speed wheels and an over sized foot break. If interested 'd be happy to give you a test ride so you can see for yourself how simple & fun they are to ride so feel free to contact me via post in the classified ad section below the forum posts for additional information!

DanL wrote:
so how is jersey city doing with implementing bike lanes?

ZACKyBoy wrote:
Agreed, P&K owners are much nicer, store is cleaner, less outdated sell by dates, and they have
put a lot of effort in to making it a better store. Their sons are super nice guys.

macguy wrote:
Here was the response:

I know Erie stinks (though it is better than it was I'd argue based on feedback I've gotten) the real solution there is to divert cut through traffic away from downtown (which is a project the state promised in mid 1980s). 30% of cars are using our streets as short cut to Holland tunnel.

dr_nick_riviera wrote:
Despite the huge population coming in, our grocery options somehow keep getting reduced.

brewster wrote:
That $30 kryptonite chain seems pretty cheap. Is it really up to the job, or is it good enough to deter all but the guys that would get your bike no matter what? (See the pic of the cut NY Lock I posted upthread)

My bike is definitely "no tears", probably why no one even bothers to look and see that it's a cylinder. My son's bike would have been like $800 new, and he'd be very sad to see it go.

Stringer wrote:
Allegations of racism fly over Jersey City street art

TonyTwoPoops wrote:
The solicitors are definitely the worst part of the pedestrian plaza. And I hate the hello fresh people that stalk Tender Shoots.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-Bicycle- ... eade58:g:JloAAOSwJQdW9QXx

Include it with a lock and chain ... they are very cheap and just a bump sets them off!

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JPhurst wrote:
Yes, but could they all find parking?

I worried for all the ambulances that couldn't get to JCMC, which undoubtedly led to many unnecessary deaths. The horror...

Or, maybe life went on as usual and nothing came of it?

brewster wrote:
What I don't understand is why the ferry service is so expensive. A ferry can be bought for the cost of one or 2 subway cars ($1.28 million each, cost of ferries) , and you don't need track, electric supply or signaling, just 2 docks. Ferry used to be the ONLY way to cross the Hudson, and I doubt it cost the equivalent of buying lunch a century ago. I can't find any data on historic ferry fares. But it is worth noting how NYC provides free ferry service to Staten I in order to promote it's economy. But the PA and the NJ governors could care less about the economy of Hudson County.

Interesting page History of Hudson Ferries

kencares wrote:


If you are flying united out of terminal C and there are 90 minute lines, go through security at terminal A or B and take the transfer shuttle bus back to C.