And who says Sioux Falls has no skyline? (Howard, Wood: motel, construction)

[Chris19]

I agree. I think that baseballl and downtowns are a good fit for each other. I can recall a couple weeks ago going to Coors Field in downtown Denver. The field is downtown. It was a fun atmosphere. If I had more time, I would have stopped in nearby shops and restaurants. There is talk of moving the College World Series and Omaha's minor league team to downtown from the current Rosenblatt stadium. As for Sioux Falls, it would be a boost to downtown in Sioux Falls if Canaries have a downtown stadium. With the additional lofts, entertainment, and retail options, it would make downtown full of life.

[2Adam29]

I love hearing Sioux Falls talking so positively on their position. I feel like Omaha and SF have that in common. It's such an exciting time to live in these places that would have been less than a blip on the radar only a few years ago, as they now flourish and make a name for themselves. I fell in love with Sioux Falls when I spent a day there en route to Mt. Rushmore, and climbing on the falls, and taking in area was beautiful. You really have gem you're dusting off, and I just feel really proud in your commitment to see SF develop. Well done! You deserve it!

sorry, I just felt compelled to say something! lol

[MJ1986]

Thanks Adam! I'm glad you took the time to visit SF on your way to Mount Rushmore... One thing I don't like is that most travelers take I-90 to the Hills... I-90 only has 3 exits (with another being constructed) to Sioux Falls...and the highway runs on the very northern edge of SF... I think too many travelers overlook SF and don't stop to enjoy what we have!

[Jammie]

Adam, that was nice of you to chime in and say that. I agree that Sx. Falls is a very nice place and it's definitely progressive.

[Chris19]

Regarding skyline, Sanford plans to put up a 20 plus story town on the south edge of Sioux Falls near I-29 and I-229 intersection. The DOT is doing studies on fixing the I-29 and I-229 intersection and there is possbility of having flyovers (like Denver, Omaha, etc) on that intersection. I personally like flyovers.

The new Dawley Farm Village development is supposed to have a roundabout (a circle in the middle of the intersections). There may be more in the future. They are an efficient way of moving traffic (reduces need for traffic lights and iffy four-way stops). It seemed weird driving on ones in Minnesota and Colorado, but are not bad after driving on them a few times.

[MJ1986]

That Sanford development will really change the look of that area.
The city is putting in one of those roundabout things near the new University Center campus by 60th Street North...Should be interesting!

[DannyBanany]

I'm surprised that roundabouts aren't more common. They take a while to get used to but they really do prevent accidents and confusion at 4-way stops.
Heck, they're all over in Europe.

[ElkHunter]

hahahaha They're all over in New Jersey too. But Europe and New Jersey have millions of cars that want to occupy the same space at the same time. So they make traffic circles to confuse them and slow them down.

I hate them. They're great for a million cars moving. But where in Rapid City would you put one? haha

[Chris19]

Elk Hunter, you would fit in with my parents' and grandparents' view about the roundabouts. I know that they despise them. I have seen them in Washington, DC, Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, and Utah. I have been on them a couple times in Minnesota and Colorado and found them to be slick and fun to drive in. Once people catch on, they are more efficient than having an excessive number of four-way stops or stoplights (keeping cars moving).

I would not recommend putting them in major intersections, but some of the side roads in shopping areas or office parks would be better places to put roundabouts.

The roundabouts in Utah and Minnesota are used near exits. When one gets off an exit in St. George, UT (in the south end of the city), he/she enters a roundabout and goes around that to the road underneath I-15 and then goes to another roundabout on the other side of the interstate. I think that it is better than having a ton of stoplights and just sitting at a red right. I know how much I dislike redlights, although they are a fact of life in urban areas.

[DannyBanany]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

I hate them. They're great for a million cars moving. But where in Rapid City would you put one? haha

I can think of a few 4-way stops and areas around the Rushmore Mall where they would come in handy. Loveland, CO has them everywhere and that town is smaller than Rapid City.