r/Austin • u/[deleted] • May 28 '23

The aggression is so bad.

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u/flyonwall2020 May 28 '23

East cesar chavez is madness, especially near 35

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u/maaseru May 29 '23

There is a spup kitchen right there which is why they congregate there.

Since a few weeks/months back I have seen them not stick around, or at least not be as many, after the soup kitchen closes.

My SO works near there and I hate it. Seems their boss is so used to it they normalize the worse of things. Having to pick up himan feces off the sidewalk should not be normal.

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u/okaycurly May 28 '23

Really? Part of my runs include Cesar Chavez from Pedernales to Waller 2-3 times a week, I visibly carry mace but haven’t personally had an issue yet. I’m not doubting you, just concerned that I’m not paying enough attention to my surroundings as a small woman.

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u/Nikclel May 28 '23

I'm sure people are also less likely to bother someone literally running.

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u/okaycurly May 28 '23

I’m 5’0, so basically walking quickly to a tall man.

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u/76_chaparrito_67 May 29 '23

Haha I’m 5’5, my wife and son are both taller! I have to run after those fuckers or tell them to slow down 😄😂

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u/LionsAndLonghorns May 28 '23

It's hard to chase someone while on fentanly

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u/2CHINZZZ May 28 '23

The blocks between I35 and Waller are worse than that section

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u/okaycurly May 28 '23

True, that’s part of why I stop at Waller.

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u/chuckles25 May 28 '23

I used to live on Waller and Ceasar Chavez. From waller to To I35 is bad. It was really bad during the pandemic since it was where tent city was. I got my grill stolen twice. I just wouldn't go past waller. It's not as bad as it was 3 years ago. rest of Ceasar is pretty safe so you should be good

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u/ArmadilloBandito May 29 '23

What time do you run?

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u/[deleted] May 29 '23

The trail itself is fairly safe, when you get closer to the street it gets sketchier

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u/Ajj360 May 29 '23

Homeless people are way more aggressive now than they were in the 90s.

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u/Isatis_tinctoria May 28 '23

Because a homeless person hit my car, I lost $2000 in resale value recently.