Edmonton Public Transit - Page 479

Coldrsx · #**9561** Posted **Apr 8, 2020, 5:12 PM**

Lots of progress there u/g-wise... but they had to extract the frost... so slow.

Airboy · #**9562** Posted **Apr 8, 2020, 6:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

^^ How about west of 101 St? I often use the pedway between Manulife Place and ECC mall (though barely since last month), and I've seen so little progress in the past couple of years.

not much. still some under ground but that looks like the last portion. Some time after they get that section done near Churchill.

DKaz · #**9563** Posted **Apr 8, 2020, 7:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airboy

A lot of progress the last couple of weeks. much of downtown track bed is poured. The section from 97 east to the tunnel is back filled and it appears they are getting the sub base ready for the track base. Winspear section is being worked on again. great sections along the whole length now tarped over. Bridge is about 1/2 way across now.

Looks like they are getting ready for another set of cables.

The Churchill surface platforms are formed and will be getting concrete this week.

Good to know. Thanks!

s211 · #**9564** Posted **Apr 8, 2020, 8:47 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I've seen so little progress in the past couple of years.

Pure ass-hattery on the city's part, or worse sheer stupidity. Take your pick.

Coldrsx · #**9565** Posted **Apr 19, 2020, 8:08 PM**

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1251965648197976065
@ianoyeg

Black Star · #**9566** Posted **Apr 19, 2020, 10:21 PM**

Its gonna look pretty impressive when completed.

Black Star · #**9567** Posted **Apr 19, 2020, 10:30 PM**

IMG_0656 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

IMG_0658 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

Black Star · #**9568** Posted **Apr 19, 2020, 10:34 PM**

North of old Bonnie Doon traffic circle.....

IMG_0654 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

IMG_0653 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

Hardhatdan · #**9569** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 1:56 AM**

I can't wait till the construction is done.
So far its pretty disaapointing, train right through the heart of our hood, taking a year longer and don't even get street lights that match the Black ones we pay an extra assessment for. No interesting hardscaping, just plain concrete and asphalt.

Coldrsx · #**9570** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 2:08 AM**

Those upgraded lights were not maintained in those areas?

Black Star · #**9571** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 4:43 AM**

Not Sure........

Hardhatdan · #**9572** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 5:16 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Those upgraded lights were not maintained in those areas?

No, they've recently installed the traffic cuntrols lights and they are standard galvanized octagonals.

The catenary are stainless round I believe.

We have three different styles of poles, not counting the wood for the power lines within fifty feet of every intersection. Just the very COE, missing the details. And the traffic lights are EPCOR install, so I don't see how this could be a result of the procurement model.
I'm sure we won't get anything more than a moderate amount of landscaping.

This is the tightest, least commuter type corridor on the line, I don't know why but I guess for all the BS and change this is going to bring, we'd get a few hardscaping items to try and minimize the intrusion or at least pretty it up.

Harrison · #**9573** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 3:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardhatdan

No, they've recently installed the traffic cuntrols lights and they are standard galvanized octagonals.

The catenary are stainless round I believe.

We have three different styles of poles, not counting the wood for the power lines within fifty feet of every intersection. Just the very COE, missing the details. And the traffic lights are EPCOR install, so I don't see how this could be a result of the procurement model.
I'm sure we won't get anything more than a moderate amount of landscaping.

This is the tightest, least commuter type corridor on the line, I don't know why but I guess for all the BS and change this is going to bring, we'd get a few hardscaping items to try and minimize the intrusion or at least pretty it up.

What neighbourhood are you in, somewhere near Bonnie Doon?

Black Star · #**9574** Posted **Apr 21, 2020, 11:18 PM**

[/url]IMG_0716 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

IMG_0718 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

IMG_0720 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr

Harrison · #**9575** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 4:34 PM**

^Skytrain-esque.

Now, imagine if the Metro Line from Victoria High School to NAIT was like this...Would've been worth the extra cost, IMO.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**9576** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 4:34 PM**

New cable supports have been strung up on the new Tawatinâ Bridge.

Airboy · #**9577** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 6:55 PM**

Some shots of the Valley line as it slowly progresses.
[IMG]

2020-04-22_12-48-26 by [url=https://[/url], on Flickr[/IMG]

Vibration dampers for the Theater next to this.
[IMG]

2020-04-22_12-48-40 by [url=https://[/url], on Flickr[/IMG]

And another cable is attached.
[IMG]

2020-04-22_12-48-52 by [url=https://[/IMG]

Black Star · #**9578** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 7:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrison

^Skytrain-esque.

Now, imagine if the Metro Line from Victoria High School to NAIT was like this...Would've been worth the extra cost, IMO.

Bingo.....

Harrison · #**9579** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 8:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Star

Bingo.....

Does anyone know what the additional cost looked like? I know hindsight is 20/20, but it would be interesting to know how much of a difference it would have been financially to have built it right the first time.

Coldrsx · #**9580** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 8:43 PM**

To elevate it over the roadway at Kingsway and near NAIT?

I'd bet 150-200mil.