Tensar geogrid reinforces highway in Solon, Ohio

Definition of a Geogrid

The word geosynthetic is used to refer to any synthetic material used in geotechnical engineering.  A geogrid is defined as a geosynthetic material consisting of connected parallel sets of tensile ribs with apertures of sufficient size to allow strike-through of surrounding soil, stone, or other geotechnical material. → continue reading Tensar geogrid reinforces highway in Solon, Ohio

The invisible high crash traffic sign in Solon Ohio

City of Solon and Ohio Department of Transportation conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of a MUTCD non-compliant HIGH CRASH LOCATION-FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE yellow warning traffic sign.  Within the context of the study limitations, the study concluded that the traffic sign made no positive impact on the number of traffic crashes.  It was as if the traffic sign was invisible to the motorists.

Assured Clear Distance

According to Ohio Revised Code- Title [45] XLV MOTOR VEHICLES – AERONAUTICS – WATERCRAFT-Chapter 4511: TRAFFIC LAWS – OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-4511.21 Speed limits – assured clear distance. (A) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar at a speed greater or less than is reasonable or proper, having due regard to the

  1. traffic,
  2. surface, and
  3. width of the street or highway and
  4. any other conditions,

and no person shall drive any motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar in and upon any street or highway at a greater speed than will permit the person to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

A high number of accidents occurred → continue reading The invisible high crash traffic sign in Solon Ohio

Oil and Natural Gas Wells-Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form

Natural Gas in Marcellus and Davonian Shale in Appalachian Basin

Natural Gas in Marcellus and Davonian Shale in Appalachian Basin

For new residents of Northeast Ohio, one of the lesser known facts about the region might be its association with its oil and natural gas wells. The State of Ohio has about 274,733 wells yielding 1.126 billion barrels of crude oil and more than 8.35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Research completed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources’s Divisions of Mineral Resources Management and Geological Survey indicates that Ohio has significant remaining producible oil and natural gas reserves.

The subject of natural gas well drilling has been controversial and contentious in the Northeast Ohio region. → continue reading Oil and Natural Gas Wells-Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form

Jesus is the reason for the season

Christmas 2009

Something is not right when people have to informed through a sign that Christmas is about Jesus Christ and not shopping.

Municipal zoning or other rules may permit installation of non commercial opinion signs if the signs meet the size, color, location and other prescribed criteria.  These yard signs are . . . → Read More: Jesus is the reason for the season

Atypical Stop Sign in City of Aurora, Ohio

Stop Sign City of Aurora Ohio

Atypical Stop Sign in City of Aurora Ohio

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic.

This atypical stop sign is installed off of South Bissell Road at its intersection with West Pioneer Trail, near Walden of Aurora in City of Aurora Ohio.  Purists might find this City of Aurora sign unappealing but → continue reading Atypical Stop Sign in City of Aurora, Ohio

City of Solon-Bainbridge Road Project

Bainbridge Road Cross Sections from Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office

The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office held a public meeting on September 22, 2009 at Grantwood Golf Course, for the upcoming Bainbridge Road Project in the City of Solon.  This meeting was held in an open house format.  A feature of open house format public meetings . . . → Read More: City of Solon-Bainbridge Road Project

Tanglewood Lake subdivision of Bainbridge

If functional home design is important to you as a home buyer, you should include Tanglewood Lake subdivision of Bainbridge Township on your shortlist.  Tanglewood Lake subdivision was developed approximately in the 70s and 80s, this is the about the same time frame during which the magnificient Walden of Aurora community was developed.  The street layout of Tanglewood Lake subdivision is similar to that of Walden, both subdivisions have winding streets and cul-de-sacs.  Both subdivisions have unique single family homes, lush trees, a lake and a golf course.  The superstructure colors of the homes in both the subdivisions blend into the surrounding landscape.

The centerpiece of Tanglewood Lake subdivision is Lake Tanglewood.  Several events are held around the lake.  A trampoline is installed in the lake and this is popular among some Tanglewood Lake subdivision residents.

Tanglewood Lake subdivision has about 500 housing units.  According to a long time and happy Tanglewood Lake subdivision resident, the single family homes are functional and have a “good skeleton” but some home buyers might find some units to be just a bit dated, the dated home elements can be remodeled to individual preference.

According to Tanglewood Lake subdivision website, an added advantage of living in Tanglewood Lake subdivision is,

the Tanglewood Water Division (TWD), our community water supply, which is owned by the Tanglewood Lake homeowners. Most of the homes in Bainbridge have only untreated well water and septic tank systems. Tanglewood Lake is the only community in Bainbridge with a full municipal-type water production and distribution system, a full complement of fire hydrants that meet all insurance requirements, and even a full emergency backup power system providing for uninterrupted full pressure water service.

What you need to know about Tanglewood Lake subdivision of Bainbridge is  → continue reading Tanglewood Lake subdivision of Bainbridge