The Great Canadian Transit Thread

[Reecemartin]

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[Chadillaccc]

The movement for the Calgary Region's City-to-Slopes rail project continues to strengthen...


Proposed eco-hub transit project in Banff shows vast support
Tyson Fedor | CTV News | September 13, 2019


Full story: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/proposed-eco-hub-transit-project-in-banff-shows-vast-support-1.4592550

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

Check out Lyon, one of Ottawa's new Subway stations! Super smart design, high capacity, and beautiful architecture! All on North America's Newest rapid transit system!

Please consider resharing to help us reach more people!

https://youtu.be/_2TBFi5FwZ8

Cool..It really looks good!..I have yet to take the train out for a whirl..Looking for an excuse.

Thanks for posting.

[SFUVancouver]

The names and specific locations of the stations for the Broadway subway extension of the SkyTrain Millennium Line are now public:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...er-broadway-expansion-stations-1.5288457

Great Northern Way

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/qoZ5x4B3qwkjqdyS7
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/mgSbz2wdZaugFzx27

Mount Pleasant

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/1GuwrNmfybEEc6hHA
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/9CDw33xycmqVZZYR8

Broadway-City Hall

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/VymbHBLPNDynUneY8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/Gkgr1AnfpYGCUrgE7

Fairview-VGH

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6TLAt8QaNStA5MUK8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/VwJKk6fvUA2xf323A

South Granville

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/ycxdQa3MWhXiw6Le8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/SGrcSMcjFuRrdH5F6

Arbutus

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/gc3CnyiHyM2NMHnr6
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/WLEGhcj7uZxBX77s6

[le calmar]

Originally Posted by Razor

Cool..It really looks good!..I have yet to take the train out for a whirl..Looking for an excuse.

Thanks for posting.

Same here, I only rarely have business downtown nowadays (or anywhere along the line). I will have an excuse next week though so I will finally get to try it.

[Dengler Avenue]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

The names and specific locations of the stations for the Broadway subway extension of the SkyTrain Millennium Line are now public:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...er-broadway-expansion-stations-1.5288457

Great Northern Way

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/qoZ5x4B3qwkjqdyS7
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/mgSbz2wdZaugFzx27

Mount Pleasant

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/1GuwrNmfybEEc6hHA
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/9CDw33xycmqVZZYR8

Broadway-City Hall

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/VymbHBLPNDynUneY8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/Gkgr1AnfpYGCUrgE7

Fairview-VGH

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6TLAt8QaNStA5MUK8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/VwJKk6fvUA2xf323A

South Granville

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/ycxdQa3MWhXiw6Le8
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/SGrcSMcjFuRrdH5F6

Arbutus

Source
Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/gc3CnyiHyM2NMHnr6
Google Maps 3D: https://goo.gl/maps/WLEGhcj7uZxBX77s6

Isn’t it supposed to go all the way to UBC?

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

Isn’t it supposed to go all the way to UBC?

It's a two-phase project. Phase 1 ($2.8b, to Arbutus) is approved, fully funded, and prime contractor selection is currently in progress. Phase 2 (etc. $3.8b, to UBC) is approved, but not yet fully funded. However, it is the core project in the the Mayors Council Phase 3 funding plan, which is currently being firmed up. The target for Phase 1 is for it to be up and running in 2025. My best guess for Phase 2 is 2028, but it's a rube's game at this point.

[Razor]

Originally Posted by le calmar

Same here, I only rarely have business downtown nowadays (or anywhere along the line). I will have an excuse next week though so I will finally get to try it.

Looking forward to your report on here..It's going to be great for getting to Lebreton for Bluesfest eh?
I wonder what the majority of people here are going to refer this new system as?. Technically, 3 km of it is underground, but are people going to say "I just have to catch the subway and meet you at Rideau at noon?"..That sounds awkward, as it's not big enough..Me thinks "catch the train" will be more what people will use.

[Reecemartin]

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[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

It is INSANE that even Commercial Broadway will only have 1 entrance after the new extension. Seems Vancouver learned nothing from the Canada Line.

There is already a 2nd exit on Broadway and a 3rd on 10th.

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

There is already a 2nd exit on Broadway and a 3rd on 10th.

That's incorrect. There is a roughed-in 'future' station head kitty-corner in the 'Crossroads' building, but there's little indication that will ever be used. There is an emergency fire exit on 10th Avenue, but that is alarmed and not in any form of regular use.

[Treplow]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

It is INSANE that even Commercial Broadway will only have 1 entrance after the new extension. Seems Vancouver learned nothing from the Canada Line.

King Edward station is the most ridiculous example of this - I remember having to cross two traffic choked intersections to get to my eastbound bus on my commute home.

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

That's incorrect. There is a roughed-in 'future' station head kitty-corner in the 'Crossroads' building, but there's little indication that will ever be used. There is an emergency fire exit on 10th Avenue, but that is alarmed and not in any form of regular use.

Indicated as to be in use once the current work is done on their documents for the station work.

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

It is INSANE that even Commercial Broadway will only have 1 entrance after the new extension. Seems Vancouver learned nothing from the Canada Line.

I certainly don't support only one exit, however it is worth noting that traffic in and out of the station may actually drop once the Millennium line comes online since the station will no longer be a major B line interchange.

[dreambrother808]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I certainly don't support only one exit, however it is worth noting that traffic in and out of the station may actually drop once the Millennium line comes online since the station will no longer be a major B line interchange.

Yes, right now in front of the station there are usually 3 long queues of people waiting for the B-line, plus 3 more kiddy corner to that. These will no longer exist in this future scenario except for some short-trip #9 travellers.

[Airboy]

50 new battery busses on their way. to be in service by 2020 and 2021
2 tests busses are on the road. These two are for training staff.

https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/electric-buses.aspx

[ssiguy]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

It is INSANE that even Commercial Broadway will only have 1 entrance after the new extension. Seems Vancouver learned nothing from the Canada Line.

Vancouver {and all of BC for that matter} has a very bad habit of building infrastructure to the minimum possible standard. The Canada Line and BC's deplorable highway network exemplifies this.

[nname]

Originally Posted by Reecemartin

It is INSANE that even Commercial Broadway will only have 1 entrance after the new extension. Seems Vancouver learned nothing from the Canada Line.

Originally Posted by MalcolmTucker

There is already a 2nd exit on Broadway and a 3rd on 10th.

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

That's incorrect. There is a roughed-in 'future' station head kitty-corner in the 'Crossroads' building, but there's little indication that will ever be used. There is an emergency fire exit on 10th Avenue, but that is alarmed and not in any form of regular use.

It's correct, Commercial Broadway have 3 exits, but that's not part of the Broadway Subway project. I think he meant Broadway-City Hall station.

[Reecemartin]

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