West Gatineau LRT & Downtown Loop | Proposed - Page 51

OtrainUser · #**1001** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 5:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Aylmer

He literally answers that in the quote you pulled

No he doesn't. A true way to measure would be an opinion poll. While I do disagree on where to put the Ottawa portion of Gatineau LRT, I was in favor of the Kettle island bridge and the truck tunnel.

Aylmer · #**1002** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

It's not the majority of Ottawans I realize but if you listen to CFRA and read the comments sections of everything from the Sun to the CBC, it's almost like how some people in San Diego talk about Mexicans.

I'm not arguing for or against it. But it's hard to accuse Acajack of painting the majority of Ottawans when he stated pretty flatly that he's not saying that.

Truenorth00 · #**1003** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 7:12 PM**

I see a lot of complaining over what might be economic considerations, viewed as something more nefarious. Somebody not liking your transit plan or opposed to the cost isn't anti-Gatinois. They just have different interests that may not align with yours.

Personally, I lean towards the tunnel. Because I like the transfer setup. And the protection from disruption. I don't think it'd be a big deal if the Wellington option was chosen.

I can understand why Ottawa Councillors saw the tunnel and picked it. I think it's ridiculous to suggest that they are bigoted because they didn't pick an option that Gatineau politicians prefer.

Acajack · #**1004** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Truenorth00

I see a lot of complaining over what might be economic considerations, viewed as something more nefarious. Somebody not liking your transit plan or opposed to the cost isn't anti-Gatinois. They just have different interests that may not align with yours.

Personally, I lean towards the tunnel. Because I like the transfer setup. And the protection from disruption. I don't think it'd be a big deal if the Wellington option was chosen.

I can understand why Ottawa Councillors saw the tunnel and picked it. I think it's ridiculous to suggest that they are bigoted because they didn't pick an option that Gatineau politicians prefer.

I at least wasn't actually referring to that project at all. Nor did I have you in mind. Just the overall attitude that while a minority, it can be vocal and that you probably have to keep in mind if you're an Ottawa politician.

I sincerely hope you and I can be friends one day.

Truenorth00 · #**1005** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

I sincerely hope you and I can be friends one day.

And here I was thinking we were.... You gatinois are all the same!

I wasn't necessarily responding to you....

Acajack · #**1006** Posted **Sep 10, 2020, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Truenorth00

And here I was thinking we were.... You gatinois are all the same!

I wasn't necessarily responding to you....

LOL Exactly the type of response I was hoping for!

Gat-Train · #**1007** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 3:37 PM**

Here's an option if overhead catenary gets blocked

TheMatth69 · #**1008** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Gat-Train

Here's an option if overhead catenary gets blocked

Yeah the technology was developed by Alstom and is in place in many countries (Dubai, Bordeaux, Tours, Montpellier etc...). But I doubt this could be used here because of the snow accumulation we get every year unfortunately.

J.OT13 · #**1009** Posted **Oct 23, 2020, 1:54 PM**

I can't find a source, but on le Téléjournal Ottawa-Gatineau the other day, they reported that Trudeau sort of gave his support to the Aylmer-Ottawa tramway. They also had Fergus confirm that the Feds would commit up to 40%

corynv · #**1010** Posted **Oct 23, 2020, 9:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

I can't find a source, but on le Téléjournal Ottawa-Gatineau the other day, they reported that Trudeau sort of gave his support to the Aylmer-Ottawa tramway. They also had Fergus confirm that the Feds would commit up to 40%

If that's true, and the CAQ arne't lying, then that's the project funded (assuming of course the cost isn't too high for either side to commit to the amount they said)

Lightspotting · #**1011** Posted **Oct 23, 2020, 11:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Shart Simpson

Will they have no smoking signs that come on when they cross over to the Ontario side?

Sorry?

Harley613 · #**1012** Posted **Oct 24, 2020, 12:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shart Simpson

Will they have no smoking signs that come on when they cross over to the Ontario side?

I'm struggling mightily to figure out what this question means. Is it an outdated reference to a time when perhaps more people smoked on the Quebec side?

Lightspotting · #**1013** Posted **Oct 24, 2020, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

I'm struggling mightily to figure out what this question means. Is it an outdated reference to a time when perhaps more people smoked on the Quebec side?

It's also his second post, the first one wasn't much better.

Acajack · #**1014** Posted **Oct 24, 2020, 3:14 AM**

Prejudiced gaslighting is what it is.

1963 reporting for duty.

Truenorth00 · #**1015** Posted **Oct 24, 2020, 2:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by TheMatth69

Yeah the technology was developed by Alstom and is in place in many countries (Dubai, Bordeaux, Tours, Montpellier etc...). But I doubt this could be used here because of the snow accumulation we get every year unfortunately.

Why would induction be a problem with snow?

roger1818 · #**1016** Posted **Oct 24, 2020, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Truenorth00

Why would induction be a problem with snow?

It isn’t induction but electric pickups in the road (similar to subways) with very short blocks that only have power applied when the train is directly above.

harls · #**1017** Posted **Oct 26, 2020, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Shart Simpson

Will they have no smoking signs that come on when they cross over to the Ontario side?

Yes, and they will be instructed to immediately shave their armpits and dump their wine out the window, too.

I bet you have a whole list of new usernames you are just itching to use. This one was pretty good, actually. Maybe we will let you stick around for a bit.

Harley613 · #**1018** Posted **Oct 26, 2020, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Yes, and they will be instructed to immediately shave their armpits and dump their wine out the window, too.

I bet you have a whole list of new usernames you are just itching to use. This one was pretty good, actually. Maybe we will let you stick around for a bit.

'Shart Simpson' does have a ring to it TBH.

harls · #**1019** Posted **Oct 26, 2020, 5:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

'Shart Simpson' does have a ring to it TBH.

It's pretty clever.

Notice that I used present tense.

Acajack · #**1020** Posted **Oct 26, 2020, 1:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Yes, and they will be instructed to immediately shave their armpits and dump their wine out the window, too.

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My armpits aren't shaved and I drink lots of wine.

Maybe he has a point????