Comments on: I’m really unhappy with the Texas Department of Transportation http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/ "A true friend stabs you in the front" - Oscar Wilde Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul Claessen http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/comment-page-1/#comment-23023 Paul Claessen Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:50:14 +0000 http://lagesse.org/index.php/2007/07/12/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/#comment-23023 "Your TxTag® sticker is the easiest, fastest way to travel on Texas toll roads" Texas has toll roads? “Your TxTag® sticker is the easiest, fastest way to travel on Texas toll roads”

Texas has toll roads?

]]> By: rob http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/comment-page-1/#comment-22991 rob Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:05:29 +0000 http://lagesse.org/index.php/2007/07/12/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/#comment-22991 I sent a follow up today after I found out what the belt would cost - wow! That is one expensive damn belt! (It is about 9 feet long): "Ms Lopez, Thank you for your response. I went to my tractor dealer today and bought a replacement belt. It cost $75.73 (I have no clue why it cost that much, but it did. I have the receipt). I also found that I need two replacement blades at $19.34 each. Adding in tax at 8.125% the total is $123.71 (I think - check my math!). Please update that amount to your tort department. As for the sound abatement - I have already tried the route you suggested. It didn't work. Even though TxDOT employees stood in my yard and saw the sound readings at a steady 85dB with peaks over 100dB, I have gotten no relief. Is there someone else at TxDOT you could recommend I talk to about this sound issue? I appreciate the assistance you have given, and look forward to any other advice you have for me. Thanks, Rob La Gesse" I sent a follow up today after I found out what the belt would cost – wow! That is one expensive damn belt! (It is about 9 feet long):

“Ms Lopez,

Thank you for your response.

I went to my tractor dealer today and bought a replacement belt. It cost $75.73 (I have no clue why it cost that much, but it did. I have the receipt). I also found that I need two replacement blades at $19.34 each. Adding in tax at 8.125% the total is $123.71 (I think – check my math!). Please update that amount to your tort department.

As for the sound abatement – I have already tried the route you suggested. It didn’t work. Even though TxDOT employees stood in my yard and saw the sound readings at a steady 85dB with peaks over 100dB, I have gotten no relief. Is there someone else at TxDOT you could recommend I talk to about this sound issue?

I appreciate the assistance you have given, and look forward to any other advice you have for me.

Thanks,

Rob La Gesse”

]]> By: rob http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/comment-page-1/#comment-22951 rob Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:30:43 +0000 http://lagesse.org/index.php/2007/07/12/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/#comment-22951 Well, well... I DID get a response: "Mr. La Gesse, My name is Maggie Rios and I'm answering Ms. Lopez' inquiries. The damage claim was forwarded to our tort claim section in Austin for further handling. As far as the noise wall, please contact Judy Friesenhahn at (210) 615-5814 or Richard de la Cruz at (210) 615-6024. Thank you Maggie Rios for Laura Lopez Public Information Officer Texas Department of Transportation San Antonio District (210) 615-5839 (telephone) (210) 615-6115 (fax) e-mail: LLopez1@dot.state.tx.us www.txdot.gov Your TxTag® sticker is the easiest, fastest way to travel on Texas toll roads. Get yours here: www.TxTag.org" Well, well… I DID get a response:

“Mr. La Gesse,

My name is Maggie Rios and I’m answering Ms. Lopez’ inquiries. The
damage claim was forwarded to our tort claim section in Austin for
further handling. As far as the noise wall, please contact Judy
Friesenhahn at (210) 615-5814 or Richard de la Cruz at (210) 615-6024.

Thank you
Maggie Rios for

Laura Lopez
Public Information Officer
Texas Department of Transportation
San Antonio District
(210) 615-5839 (telephone)
(210) 615-6115 (fax)
e-mail: LLopez1@dot.state.tx.us
http://www.txdot.gov

Your TxTag® sticker is the easiest, fastest way to travel on Texas
toll roads. Get yours here: http://www.TxTag.org“

]]> By: Jon http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/comment-page-1/#comment-22944 Jon Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:48:32 +0000 http://lagesse.org/index.php/2007/07/12/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/#comment-22944 That sucks when it's one guy against "the man". It's a hard battle. I've been there a few times. In fact I'm trying to buy a property right now and little ole me is battling big companies for this property. Oh well, I'll never know if I don't try it. Good luck, Rob. That sucks when it’s one guy against “the man”. It’s a hard battle. I’ve been there a few times.

In fact I’m trying to buy a property right now and little ole me is battling big companies for this property. Oh well, I’ll never know if I don’t try it.

Good luck, Rob.

]]> By: rob http://www.lagesse.org/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/comment-page-1/#comment-22901 rob Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:33:05 +0000 http://lagesse.org/index.php/2007/07/12/im-really-unhappy-with-the-texas-department-of-transportation/#comment-22901 More ARRRGH! Why is it that every time I send a complaint email to a company or entity someone is out on maternity leave!?!?!?! "I'm out of the office on maternity leave until Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Please contact Maggie Rios at (210) 615-5836 or Anikka Ayala at (210) 389-6771 if you need immediate assistance. Thanks! Laura Lopez TxDOT Public Information Officer San Antonio District" *SIGH* More ARRRGH! Why is it that every time I send a complaint email to a company or entity someone is out on maternity leave!?!?!?!

“I’m out of the office on maternity leave until Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Please contact Maggie Rios at (210) 615-5836 or Anikka Ayala at (210) 389-6771 if you need immediate assistance.

Thanks!

Laura Lopez
TxDOT Public Information Officer
San Antonio District”

*SIGH*

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