‘Pres. Barack Obama Parkway’ Opens in Orlando

By Doug Powers  •  October 12, 2011 11:20 AM

**Written by Doug Powers

In June of last year, when “Recovery Summer” was just kicking off, construction began on an Orlando parkway to be named after President Obama and, fittingly enough, paid for with stimulus funds.

The first section of road has been completed:

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony that showcased President Barack Obama Parkway, near the Mall at Millenia.

Phase I connects President Barack Obama Parkway north of Conroy Road to Metrowest Boulevard, a mile-and-a-half stretch that includes lighting, sidewalks and on-street bike lanes. Shingle Creek Trail, used by pedestrians and bicyclists, was also extended.

Dyer said 150 jobs were created in Phase I of construction, which cost $10.5 million. The city will hire 150 more workers when Phase II begins, he said.

If you’re looking for it, the Pres. Barack Obama Parkway is just a mile east of the intersection of “Pass This” and “Jobs Bill” (formerly “Hope” and “Change”).

It’s a shame the President couldn’t have been the first to drive down his road — he was just in Orlando for two fundraisers and a beer yesterday.

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  1. #101
    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:37 pm, Hangfire said:

    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:21 pm, DonkeyHoatie said:

    2) Don’t laugh too hard about the USS Barack Insane Obama. The next ship to be built in the San Antonio class has already been deemed the John P. Murtha.

    Don’t forget that there is now a TAK named the USNS Cesar Chavez.

  2. #102
    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:51 pm, shimauma2 said:

    This is me not ever going to Disney World Florida. This is my kids not ever going to Disney World. This is THEIR kids not going to Disney World, and so on and so on….

  3. #103
    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:56 pm, Splinter said:

    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:21 pm, DonkeyHoatie said:

    1) Ever notice how, in any city you visit, MLK Blvd runs right through the absolute worst parts of town?

    Indeed…

  4. #104
    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:58 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    On October 12th, 2011 at 9:51 pm, shimauma2 said:

    LOL. Send that to the Orlando Chamber of Commerce.

  5. #105
    On October 12th, 2011 at 10:29 pm, ChapBix said:

    Barry was not there with his bicycle and mommy jeans to ride in the bike lane on the street named for him? I’m totally stunned.

  6. #106
    On October 12th, 2011 at 10:48 pm, ChapBix said:

    #71. On October 12th, 2011 at 4:39 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Why isn’t this a high-speed train?
    At least it’s not an Aircraft Carrier
    Pres. Barack Obama Parkway’ Opens in Orlando
    The President Barrack Obama Airport Terminal

    I think if one were to name something after Obama it would be a wind farm.

    The Presidente Barry H. Obama Natural Gas Well?

  7. #107
    On October 12th, 2011 at 11:03 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On October 12th, 2011 at 6:13 pm, OneNation said:

    To Flyoverman:

    I see stuff in links like this

    Overall I agree with your position, but thetr are things lie the USS Reagan that are appropriate.

    To say NEVER is IMO shortsighted.

  8. #108
    On October 13th, 2011 at 8:38 am, MaverickThrowback said:

    First road sign upon entering:

    Dead End, Turn Around

  9. #109
    On October 13th, 2011 at 8:53 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    I suppose the ditch alongside the road is filled with economy cars.

  10. #110
    On October 13th, 2011 at 9:21 am, Cybergeezer said:

    Crack Ho Magazine has a photo of the new road on the cover.
    They’re calling it a “Highway to Blight”.
    They are holding drive by drug sales and car jacking classes every Tuesday nights.
    Thursday nights are mugging and drive by shooting classes.
    Pre-register at attackwatch.com. Food stamps accepted.

  11. #111
    On October 13th, 2011 at 9:54 am, orlandocajun said:

    Less than three years in office, insurmountable damage to the country and its people and we name a road after him! That’s almost embarrassing as his Nobel Peace Prize.

    I apologize for my fellow morons here in Orlando.

  12. #112
    On October 13th, 2011 at 10:03 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    I understand they’re looking for a spot on Mt. Rushmore that would accomodate an upturned chin and huge ears.

  13. #113
    On October 13th, 2011 at 10:14 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    I guarantee that in a year from now, that it will look like the entrance to ‘New Amsterdam’ from ‘The Wire’.

  14. #114
    On October 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm, infidel4life said:

    The first section of road has been completed:

    You can only drive on it after they siphon off half your gas first.

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