whatchyyc
Active Member
To be fair to us 7th Avenue still works exceptionally well. Other LRT systems in American downtowns however...
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Capital Line LRT
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dkazzed
Active Member
There was a fatal accident between Clareview and Belvedere yesterday. The eyewitness accounts are horrific.
IanO
Senior Member
LRT
● Capital Line South extension
○ Early works are underway (mainly near 23 Avenue/111 Street).
○ In early 2023, the City is planning to release the RFP for the design-build
contract.
○ Major construction is anticipated to start in 2024.
○ The Phase 1 extension is anticipated to open in 2028.
● Capital Line South extension
○ Early works are underway (mainly near 23 Avenue/111 Street).
○ In early 2023, the City is planning to release the RFP for the design-build
contract.
○ Major construction is anticipated to start in 2024.
○ The Phase 1 extension is anticipated to open in 2028.
dkazzed
Active Member
Has there been any follow up reports/investigations?
MacLac
Senior Member
Between 2 trains? Or on Fort Road that runs parallel to that section of line?
dkazzed
Active Member
This was the accident at Clareview just over a month ago. There were screams for help from the victim so it wasn't likely he was trying to take his own life. So I'm not sure if _urbanite meant it wasn't accidental due to other means.
From what I gathered from eyewitness accounts on Twitter, the person walked too close to the train with his bicycle as it was departing and ended up falling somehow between trains. He screamed for help and passengers tried to alert the operator to stop but the train kept going. Finally just past the LRT yard, one of the passengers managed to open a door using the emergency exit mechanism, forcing the train to come to a stop about 1.2km from Clareview Station. The person was found still pinned underneath the train and declared deceased on scene.
Greenspace
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"As the new plaza opens at the Stadium LRT Station, commuters and community members will be able to take a seat and enjoy one of Edmonton’s newest public art installations. Back in 2020, the public art selection committee recommended artists Michelle Campos Castillo, Becca Taylor, Christina Battle, Tiffany Shaw, and Shawn Tse for the Stadium LRT Station public art project. For this project, the team identified an interest in uncovering, listening to and exploring well established narratives of the area and its shifting values of public space with regards to transit and the experience of moving from one place to another.
Their artwork, "Dream", is comprised of 14 individual structures varying in colour and size, that come together to create a playful gathering space. Read on to learn more about "Dream" from artist Michelle Campos Castillo as she expands on the work and the experience of collaborating with the other collective members.
Read the full interview on the YEGArts blog: https://yegarts.tumblr.com/.../69928961464562.../stadium-lrt"
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Their artwork, "Dream", is comprised of 14 individual structures varying in colour and size, that come together to create a playful gathering space. Read on to learn more about "Dream" from artist Michelle Campos Castillo as she expands on the work and the experience of collaborating with the other collective members.
Read the full interview on the YEGArts blog: https://yegarts.tumblr.com/.../69928961464562.../stadium-lrt"
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NathanielBorody
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South Gate Station needs a pedway connecting the station to South Gate Centre. There is an escalator right where the entrance could be. It would make it much less tedious.
Avenuer
Senior Member
The pedway isn't there because Ivanhoe Cambridge said no when the option was presented prior to Capital Line South LRT design and construction.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Southgate Mall is now offering Park & Ride if that means anything.
IanO
Senior Member
An unfortunate outcome that is still rearing its stupid head.
BASE
Active Member
Wonder how that is going for them. Makes good sense to get a little revenue out of it if they can easily monitor. Weekday daytimes usually quieter for shopping guests.
TAS
Senior Member
Nice to see crowds like this versus the last two years. But sounds like service every 10 minutes is a problem.
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Seamusmuldrew
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IanO
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That is the UofA's station and not particularly representative of 'the system'.
That is the UofA's station and not particularly representative of 'the system'.