That would basically mean starting the drill tests and planning at very latest when construction begins on Central Broadway.
That's over six years between today and opening day. A lot can happen between then and now - who'd have thought back in 2017 that the whole Surrey LRT plan might be facing extinction after this October?
That's over six years between today and opening day. A lot can happen between then and now - who'd have thought back in 2017 that the whole Surrey LRT plan might be facing extinction after this October?
Our government flips flops I figured we'd be used to it by now. Look at the tunnel...that was big 5 years ago lol.
Hey @CityofVancouver was this event today cancelled? We went to the area, but didn’t see anything there. Is there any plan to reschedule?
We've since learned the Broadway Extension Celebration event "was cancelled due to unforeseen events." The organizers are hoping to reschedule the event for later this year.
That would explain it. Really wish City Hall would post the cancellations.... certain individuals shouldn't need to wander around like a lost tourist for 10-15 minutes.
Thought experiment: would whoever's in charge of land acquisition be willing to expropriate parts of the UEL golf course? Removing/replacing the two northwestern-most holes would seemingly allow the Millennium to run above ground on West 8th onwards, then split off College Highroad straight through Pacific Spirit to Lelem & University Village.
Thought experiment: would whoever's in charge of land acquisition be willing to expropriate parts of the UEL golf course? Removing/replacing the two northwestern-most holes would seemingly allow the Millennium to run above ground on West 8th onwards, then split off College Highroad straight through Pacific Spirit to Lelem & University Village.
The Musqueam own it now. I can't see expropriation ever happening with that being the case.
Perhaps their smartest option would be to trade away the right to use the land in return for a station, which would immeasurably increase the value of their holdings.
Perhaps their smartest option would be to trade away the right to use the land in return for a station, which would immeasurably increase the value of their holdings.
Good idea expect to see it all developed into condos after though.
Hmm, interesting and incredibly expensive. I am all for the extension being under-ground, elevated, whatever; so long as it is completely grade separated.
Hmm, interesting and incredibly expensive. I am all for the extension being under-ground, elevated, whatever; so long as it is completely grade separated.
I agree. I know some people will call it out as a waste of money, but I'd way rather we overbuild this than underbuild it. The fact that this is being talked about so much is immensely encouraging to begin with.
I agree. I know some people will call it out as a waste of money, but I'd way rather we overbuild this than underbuild it. The fact that this is being talked about so much is immensely encouraging to begin with.
However, he asserts that a lower-capacity type LRT system is suitable for some of the other areas of Metro Vancouver where a rapid transit route “slowly diminishes off into suburbia” and runs into less density.
I will never understand this line of thinking, when a bus can do the same thing and not cost $2 billion. Also - what happens when that suburbia densifies. Can you imagine if the Expo Line was built as street level rail, where we'd be now?
It's a pity that they want to bury the line - an elevated line would have some of the best views in the city. It's one of the things I love about the Expo line.
I really don't get why the ridership experience of hundreds of thousands of people a day never seems to be a consideration, especially when it would lead to lower capital costs...
It's a pity that they want to bury the line - an elevated line would have some of the best views in the city. It's one of the things I love about the Expo line.
I really don't get why the ridership experience of hundreds of thousands of people a day never seems to be a consideration, especially when it would lead to lower capital costs...
I disagree with this argument. Lots of people said it about the Canada Line. But I think the experience of the riders matters a lot less than the experience of those travelling the street having to face that eyesore. I love having the views too. But do I think Richmond City Centre would look better with the Canada Line buried (putting aside the fact that it can't be)? Without a doubt.
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expect to see it all developed into condos after though.
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