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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I think Edmonton trial itself is to steep a grade, so you would have to have some of it grade separated to have a more gradual rise. The other problem is you bypass most of downtown with the green line.
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That's what tunnels are for!
I was actually thinking that the line would cross the river under Centre Street, go East along Memorial or something before going North on Edmonton trail.
It wasn't a deeply well hashed out idea. It was just mere musing about how Edmonton trail was used, with the type of traffic there and the businesses nearby, it seemed like it would have less disruptions to regular overall traffic while also alleviating traffic on Centre street somewhat. It could also be designed to promote more pedestrian traffic to local businesses kind of thing a la 4th Street.
Again, just musing. I bet someone already considered the idea and plastered the whole Edmonton Trail concept with responses with reasons why it's problematic and doesn't work. If that information was out there though, I'd definitely be curious to see the analysis. Just nerdy reasons, not for argumentative purposes to push Edmonton Trail as a viable idea.