trevorhayden
New Member
I have heard McCauley and Chinatown community and business associations are very opposed because....classism.
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northlands
Senior Member
Or perhaps being the dumping ground for individuals with anti-social behaviors for the past 4-5 decades has soured them on anything that is often used as a de facto shelter?
In theory. What about those who are banned from drop-in centers and shelters due to common factors like violence/substance use/theft/mental illness?
I do think it’s a decent idea. There is a ton of multifamily units SE of 95th & LRT tracks area that could be well served by a station there. It’d be a great idea if the province would finally spend (and not spend then later cut) on expanded programs for mental health, substance use, shelters and housing here in Edmonton to ease the burden on areas like this.
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
I took the LRT the other day.
- they finally seemed to have the "chime" working at the beginning of P.A. announcements
- 2 groups of people using drugs at central Station stairs were both gone a short while later suggesting security might be doing something?
- we need fare gates. I actually forgot to tap off because the card readers are not placed in the line of travel. At this point the Arc Card reader placement in our subway style stations is not working.
- very few people seemed to be using the Arc Card, which is inexplicable to me, as it is a far better option. Again takes me back to thinking we need Card reader fare gates.
- the system map needs an overhaul. It's not based on the real geography of the city, too small to read, inconvenient. We need large maps up on the concourse level.. think london underground style
- a few stations have had lighting upgrades which makes a huge improvement in look and feel
- announcements need a complete rethink. They need to announce the line that's arriving or that you are presently riding , not just the train destination
- I like how the airport icon is shown on the maps for century park Station.
- they finally seemed to have the "chime" working at the beginning of P.A. announcements
- 2 groups of people using drugs at central Station stairs were both gone a short while later suggesting security might be doing something?
- we need fare gates. I actually forgot to tap off because the card readers are not placed in the line of travel. At this point the Arc Card reader placement in our subway style stations is not working.
- very few people seemed to be using the Arc Card, which is inexplicable to me, as it is a far better option. Again takes me back to thinking we need Card reader fare gates.
- the system map needs an overhaul. It's not based on the real geography of the city, too small to read, inconvenient. We need large maps up on the concourse level.. think london underground style
- a few stations have had lighting upgrades which makes a huge improvement in look and feel
- announcements need a complete rethink. They need to announce the line that's arriving or that you are presently riding , not just the train destination
- I like how the airport icon is shown on the maps for century park Station.
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
One other thing- the announcer speaks far too quickly and without clear diction. Combined with the background train noise it is difficult to clearly hear what's being said. For anyone with English as a second language it could be quite difficult. They need to re-record the announcements and tell their voice actor to speak slowly and carefully pronounce each word.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I'm just wondering when ETS will finally arrive into the 21st Century and rename the LRT station names?
It no longer makes any sense to have a Coliseum LRT station when the Coliseum itself has been closed for years and is about to be demolished. Rename it to Northlands LRT station, and let's have an ICE District LRT station instead of the MacEwan LRT station (a second MacEwan LRT station is slated for the Valley Line LRT).
The Bay LRT station should have been renamed many years ago when the flagship Bay store moved to ECC (this was before they recently pulled out of downtown entirely).
It no longer makes any sense to have a Coliseum LRT station when the Coliseum itself has been closed for years and is about to be demolished. Rename it to Northlands LRT station, and let's have an ICE District LRT station instead of the MacEwan LRT station (a second MacEwan LRT station is slated for the Valley Line LRT).
The Bay LRT station should have been renamed many years ago when the flagship Bay store moved to ECC (this was before they recently pulled out of downtown entirely).
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
I sorta agree on renaming but perhaps simply "arena" station than ice district. Bay station is ok as the bay building is still there.
Depending if the the station moves Coliseum could be named "Expo Center"
Depending if the the station moves Coliseum could be named "Expo Center"
TAS
Senior Member
Is this something you could also copy/paste onto 311 or send to city? Would be good feedback.
JuliallThat
Active Member
Who would even make the official decision to rename the stations? Is it something that would have to go through Council, or can ETS decide internally?
northlands
Senior Member
I would assume it goes through the Edmonton Naming Committee but honestly not sure.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
I could be wrong, but I believe they revamped the PA announcements a while ago by using text-to-speech software instead of actual human voice actors. You can notice the difference when they approach stations that involve line changes, like Churchill, because it's a more natural sounding voice that also goes into detail about what to do if you want to board the other line.
Glenco
Active Member
Yesterday there was a service disruption between Churchill and NAIT. The announcement said “between Churchill and N. A I. T
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
In that case, I think they should use a different computer voice.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Edmonton's Blatchford LRT stations set to open in 2024, shortlisted Capital Line South builders to make final pitch
Edmonton's Metro Line LRT stations in Blatchford may open ahead of schedule in 2024. Two Capital Line South finalists invited to bid Friday.
edmontonjournal.com
IanO
Senior Member
Great to see the most useless station/component of the entire system ahead of schedule.
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archited
Senior Member
You got the clap 'O?