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> From: Met History
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 11:56 PM
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> Subject: Concrete vs. asphalt vs....
> 
> 
> Belgian block 
> (aka cobblestone)?  NYCDoT hates it for driving surfaces 
> (although I can't get an answer as to why -- I assume because 
> it slows down cars) but I've been wondering about the parking lanes. 

I can tell you why they are loathe to use it here: it's not
standardized; in their view, it requires special engineering to ensure
that it doesn't settle. Basically, they will build a roadbed underneath
it, then add the blocks on top. More costly, hard to snowplow, and when
you drive over it, you go bumpity, bumpity, bumpity. 

Stop being so romantic. Get practical, man. Haven't you noticed? It's
the 21st century. Join the program.

________________________________________________________
Dan Becker,  Exec. Dir.   "Dagnabit Muskie, who dropped
Raleigh Historic           the cotton pickin' curtain on
Districts Commission       my toe bone?"                 
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919/890-3678

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