Poorly organized local government, road maint., To
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7/29/2011
I've resided here for over a decade. I've visited several other metros in this time. Every visit brought the realization that Topeka was severely behind the curve. All my experiences dealing with the local government has been a headache. When TPD wants you they will do everything in their power and your budget to get you (even for a jaywalking) but if you get robbed/mugged/assaulted you're on your own beyond the report(if you're lucky, I had to call TPD back to ask why a report wasn't made one time...).
Out of 16 homicide cases 2 have been closed. The stats for the rest are too low to even bother sharing. Reputation pockmarked with serious violations.
The local economy is not welcoming of new business that aren't traditionally accepted. I call it "old money" running this town. Large sections of Topeka are owned by groups of individuals that keep a heavy thumb on what THEY think would be best. New young businesses and entrepreneurs are purged every chance they get.
The roads are entirely too frustrating. An intersection will get reduced down to single lanes with no left turns; and no detour and warning signs. These "construction sites" turn in to traffic filters for traffic police to take advantage of lack on signage. early and late every month you will see multiple officers watching these locations, then disappear for the rest of the month. Traffic signals went from adequately efficient to being riddled with A.D.D. "signal operation change" signs usually tell me to start my calming exercises.
Most of the people the reside here stay for the cost of living or uncontrolled heavy narcotic underground. I've ran into more people missing teeth and marijuana "busts" then needed. Top business to open up here is a bar or liquor store...maybe a gas station that has alcohol also...money storm! It's like being roommates with a addict, they just never see how bad it really is. We are a small metro in my opinion, we've had plenty of time and history to progress past. A lass, an addict doesn't know they're an addict til it's too late.
Please just remember you get what you pay for, it may be cheaper here. It definitely shows.
Please don't listen to me, research yourself. Country Budget/Project follow through, DOT projects, Crime rate, etc etc.
P.S. STAY AWAY FROM RAINTREE APARTMENTS! perfect example of a succubus in apartment form. Currently in suit.
Be safe, and hope you find your dream place.
Abhd | Topeka, KS