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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Just read the proposed rout adjustments for West Calgary. I don't agree with removing the 101, 104 and 301 from going into the Core; now we're almost forced to take the C-Train at Westbrook which is going to be jam packed. We essentially have to wait for the 70 to come by, that's going to be full by the time it reaches the Westbrook stop.
I thought the C-Train was to reduce the amount of bus transit, not practically completely eliminate it??  |
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Originally Posted by fotze
That new map sucks balls. Can take three buses now and all are eliminated. Pretty sure I won't be able to get on the 301 still. Now I can take a 3 minute bus ride to the LRT then not be able to get on it because it will be packed. I know they can't please everyone, but fata me.
Ya, I might have to start driving Ozy.
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This is projected to be a low ridership line. You shouldn't have much trouble getting on the train at any point along the line. Being connected to the northeast leg should mean that the capacity along the west leg should outstrip the ridership, since the northeast leg will likely require frequency and train lengths that will outpace the west leg's need for them. It should rarely be packed, especially during the first few years of service. Really, the west side is getting a pretty sweet deal in terms of the LRT service it will end up with.
The busiest stations should be 69th Street and Westbook, with Sirocco being moderately busy.
While I do think that buses feeding into LRT stations won't be as natural a solution as it is for the south line, I think most will come to find that it will work better than they expected. Feeder buses do mean transfers, but during the rush, and also most other times of the day, those transfers will be quick, and the travel time gained through the exclusive right of way of the LRT (compared to buses before) should be a wash or an improvement for most people. It does create some awkward changes for people south of the line though (people who currently take the 108 and 106 for example). Not sure if things will improve for them with the changes, but again, it may work better than expected just by looking at the map.
One thing I do lament though is the loss of bus service along Bow Trail between Sarcee Trail and 37th Street, and I brought it up at a couple open houses. This hasn't and probably won't change. Oh well.