Halifax Stadium Discussion

[halifaxboyns]

KeithP> I've been to the stadiums here in Calgary and in Edmonton and even with room for about 1,500 cars (I'm eyeballing it; so it could be more or less) there was plenty of room for people to setup bbq's and party before the game.

What I'm suggesting is that if a 25,000 seat stadium is built and the typical parking amount would be 5,000 cars (I don't know if that's right, I'm guessing) then why not build 2,000 stalls and then really bulk up the transit routes to the site? In the case of my spot of choice (Shannon park), if you add into it a ferry, that could really reduce the need for people to take cars from the peninsula. But I admit; some people just will drive because that's what they want.

But I'd also like to suggest looking at the parking issue from another perspective. We saw what 150$ oil did to prices in halifax - $1.40/l for gas. Would people be so inclined to drive when gas was that much or more if public transit were setup in a manner that got you to the game as well? It's something to think about because I admit people will still drive regardless of cost, but I think many more would use transit if the option worked.

I think Fenwick is right - the challenge of our geography will make the selection difficult, without impacting some area of the city. As to the forum site; the idea had been floated of parkades being built on both sides to expand parking. If sufficient land was available on the CFB site, you could also add parking there - was just a thought. You don't need to bash people's ideas.