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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Well, I can't fix the stupidity of the population but right now vs new arena is a different time value calculation.
Right now City Hall is 800m more walking distance than the Stampede station is to the Saddledome. 1.2km vs 400m. Most see that extra 8 minutes walk as too much effort and would rather stand on the platform waiting for the next train and switch.
The new location is down to just an extra 350m to the blue line instead. If people want to switch trains to save 3-4 minutes of walking then they're free to do so. Stupid, but fine by me.
Not to mention how packed the red line gets, so I bet leaving the game you're waiting for the next train whereas you're getting onto an empty blue line at City Hall.
If the walk to Erlton (that is 900m) is ok in your eyes why would the 750m walk from City Hall to the new arena not be a good thing.
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Well, this is all based around your walking experience, which is fine, but it's not for everybody and it never will be. When it's cold and snowy out, especially during an NHL season, people will take the train because it means heated shelters and transportation instead of walking. I'm not sure calling the general population 'stupid' compared to you is a very valuable addition to the conversation either.
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
I did use Google Maps captain. It's 110m from Sunalta platform to the other side of Bow Trail. I rounded up a bit to 150m for simplicity, but if you want to split an atom over 40m then I can't grasp why an extra km to the red line station at Century Gardens isn't a big big deal. (Because you have a vested interest in this location?)
You know that you can have a great discussion without being arrogant right?
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Rounding up is fine, you can do what you want. It's your argument. However I'm using actual reference points from previous design work, but if that annoys you, feel free to move on. As well, some advice - if someone disagrees with you, you can respond in polite and civil discourse. You don't have to go to instant 'I'm offended and need to rage' mode. Would be nice if the integrity of your posts could rise above that.