Calgary Public Transit II

[MalcolmTucker]

They all have free parking - but yeah, there at least needs to be something.

[fusili]

Originally Posted by Sir.Humphrey.Appleby

They all have free parking - but yeah, there at least needs to be something.

Not all of them. The airport authority employees maybe, but there are a hell of a lot of organizations working at the airport and not all of them have free parking. HMS Host would probably be the biggest- they are the employer of all retail and restaurant staff at the airport. None of them get free parking.

[lubicon]

Originally Posted by freeweed

The evening news only described it as a pedestrian being hit; did any information actually come out about this?

If it was a suicide I doubt there will be any further information released. They generally don't tend to publicize these.

[freeweed]

Originally Posted by Sir.Humphrey.Appleby

They all have free parking - but yeah, there at least needs to be something.

Free parking doesn't help people who take transit. I know what you're saying though.

[freeweed]

Originally Posted by lubicon

If it was a suicide I doubt there will be any further information released. They generally don't tend to publicize these.

Actually that would make sense. Usually when it's an accident you get all sorts of details, witness reports, etc. The near-total silence does make me think you're correct.

[frinkprof]

Nevermind.

[mersar]

Well in terms of fixing the soon to be missing route #57, thats where I can see that proposed BRT-like route from Northpointe to YYC and beyond to the NE coming in to play. Do something like Northpointe to Barlow via Country Hills, south to the terminal, back north to Country Hills, east on CHB again, then south on Metis to McKnight. This of course requires Metis to be finished which it hopefully will be by that time. Or another alternative routing once the 96th ave connector is built, go south from Northpointe via Harvest Hills to 96th ave, east to the terminal at YYC, north on Barlow to CHB, east to Metis, south to McKnight. This would at least have the route going past potential ridership, rather then being mostly a trip through almost nothingness. Of course if Stonegate gets built the first option may be better.

[fusili]

Originally Posted by mersar

Well in terms of fixing the soon to be missing route #57, thats where I can see that proposed BRT-like route from Northpointe to YYC and beyond to the NE coming in to play. Do something like Northpointe to Barlow via Country Hills, south to the terminal, back north to Country Hills, east on CHB again, then south on Metis to McKnight. This of course requires Metis to be finished which it hopefully will be by that time. Or another alternative routing once the 96th ave connector is built, go south from Northpointe via Harvest Hills to 96th ave, east to the terminal at YYC, north on Barlow to CHB, east to Metis, south to McKnight. This would at least have the route going past potential ridership, rather then being mostly a trip through almost nothingness. Of course if Stonegate gets built the first option may be better.

YYC to Saddleridge station via 96th Avenue (or tunnel), and then South on 52nd to SE LRT. Booya!

[ssiguy]

What will tne the exact length of the CTrain and by 2012 & 2014?
Thanks.

[CTrainDude]

Originally Posted by frinkprof

Apparently it was actually an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Someone from another forum I post at (mostly lurk) witnessed it.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/299679/some-guy-jumped-infront-of-the-c-train-at-sait/

I heard the guy eventually died...I feel bad for the driver. He's probably one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

[mersar]

Has anyone ever had the CTrain operator who gives everyone the weather forecast and top headlines? I had him the other day, he started telling everyone the forecast as we pulled out of 7th street, continued talking almost all the way to Sunnyside. And wished everyone a good day as he pulled into each station past there.

Originally Posted by ssiguy

What will tne the exact length of the CTrain and by 2012 & 2014?
Thanks.

46km now according to CT, roughly 48.9km after Saddleridge opens, around 58km after the WLRT opens and then 60.5km or so after Tuscany opens in 2014. I group them like that as I suspect that the NE extension and the WLRT will open at different points of 2012, I can't imagine CT wanting to have to commission and train for two different things at once and if they can keep Saddleridge on schedule it should be before the WLRT.

[srperrycgy]

Originally Posted by mersar

Has anyone ever had the CTrain operator who gives everyone the weather forecast and top headlines? I had him the other day, he started telling everyone the forecast as we pulled out of 7th street, continued talking almost all the way to Sunnyside. And wished everyone a good day as he pulled into each station past there.

I think I've been on the CTrain with this guy as the operator when I was heading out of DT to the NW a couple of months back. This guy is quite yappy, but in a good way. He must enjoy his job with CT.

[jeffwhit]

I get him almost every other time I get lazy and ride the train to work from Sunnyside. I catch the train around quarter after nine and I get the weather. People on the train are trying really hard not to smile while it's happening, it's funny.

[freeweed]

Originally Posted by mersar

Has anyone ever had the CTrain operator who gives everyone the weather forecast and top headlines? I had him the other day, he started telling everyone the forecast as we pulled out of 7th street, continued talking almost all the way to Sunnyside. And wished everyone a good day as he pulled into each station past there.

I used to have him damn near every day (I follow a pretty unchanging schedule). Weather reports, news stories, when the train gets delayed for any reason he tells jokes... he must be on a slightly different schedule now as I haven't heard him in a while.

It's mildly annoying for me as I'm usually watching something on my iPod and when I hear a driver's voice I pause it, assuming there's some critical information being delivered, and then it's just this guy yapping. But seriously, he must really be a good-natured person and enjoy his job. The guy's a tremendous ambassador for CT and should really be recognized somehow. If I ever have him heading to a line terminus (where the driver actually gets out) I've always thought about saying hi. Not sure if tipping a transit driver is appropriate, or if they're even allowed, but that's the kind of thing I'd like to do.

Now that you mention it, the next time I hear him, I'm gonna write down the train # and time, and send a glowing note to CT. He really deserves some sort of recognition for being one of their best employees. I've had my share of miserable grumps over the years and this guy restores some of my faith in humanity.

[fusili]

City extending platforms to handle four-car trains


Calgary HeraldApril 9, 2010



With the city close to finishing work on downtown LRT platforms to accommodate four-car trains, it will start work on the suburban stations this summer.

Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/todays...+trains/2781280/story.html#ixzz0kdcmp2ZC

Link

I think we all know this already, but just in case.

[frinkprof]

Nevermind.

[DarkKeyo]

Good to see them getting started on the extensions. And as much as the stations could use some touching up, I like that they won't be closed for renovations. It'll be interesting to see how they pull it off, since a lot of level crossings and stuff will be moved, and a lot of wheelchair access will be interfered with.

[niwell]

Originally Posted by mersar

Has anyone ever had the CTrain operator who gives everyone the weather forecast and top headlines? I had him the other day, he started telling everyone the forecast as we pulled out of 7th street, continued talking almost all the way to Sunnyside. And wished everyone a good day as he pulled into each station past there.

hah, that reminds me of years ago when I took the CTrain to work and had the guy who would announce stops like airports. "We are descending into Brentwood Station, this is the final destination for this train, all passengers disembark only after the train comes to a full stop, enjoy your ride with Calgary Transit". That was 8 years ago, but I wonder if it's the same dude.

[Wooster]

I remember back about 8-10 years ago when the C-Trail pulled into Brentwood, the operator would say, "Welcome to Brentwood...sigh...still the end of the line..." with so much disdain in his voice. Most of the people on the train looked like they agreed.

[frinkprof]

Nevermind.