Ongoing Calgarians complaining about pedestrian bridges thread

[nik-]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

Sure. There's times when the Saddledome C-Train station is packed too, like during a Flames game. Should we add another set of tracks and another station to accommodate those times. They certainly happen more than a few times a year.

Yeah actually, building infrastructure to handle peak times is a good idea.

[V]

Originally Posted by transplant99

But still necessary....this bridge was not....nor will it likely ever be.

Well, that's an interesting question, isn't it. Is it really necessary that our city sprawls to the point that it does? Is it necessary that the City subsidizes these developments to the point that it does?

IMO it's not all that necessary. And if it's so outlandish that the City spend a paltry sum on a nice bridge in the inner city, maybe the billions of dollars it spends on sprawling infrastructure is worth a closer look as well.

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by Muta

So that's what you've resorted to?

Kindness?

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

No, my point remains even after I include the rush hour time. When the bridge is used the most. 10,000's / day (and always growing) vs. maybe that in a month (with very little growth year-year). It's not close. It's a really, really bad comparison, you should move on.

I'm loving this debate; please keep it going for another 3 years, it helps me pick out the crazies on CP.

And an awesome picture for real content (from Weathernetwork)

[Cscutch]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

Sure. There's times when the Saddledome C-Train station is packed too, like during a Flames game. Should we add another set of tracks and another station to accommodate those times. They certainly happen more than a few times a year.

They are adding capacity right now... They are extending all the platforms on the stations to add a fourth car... For the few crowded times of the day.

Also I just went outside and looked a the six lanes of bow trail... And guess what they are empty... They shouldn't of added those extra lanes each way back a few months ago.

Chris

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by nik-

Yeah actually, building infrastructure to handle peak times is a good idea.

Totally. There's times when my son has to wait upwards of 8 minutes to ride on the swings at the park. When do I get another one a block away? I think we can all kick in a 1.50 so that my son doesn't have to be sad, don't you?

[Muta]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

Kindness?

Just curious. Are you going to do the calculation with the numbers and formula you're so sure of, or not?

Just give the number, that's all. It shouldn't be that hard for you, right?

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by Ducay

I'm loving this debate; please keep it going for another 3 years, it helps me pick out the crazies on CP.

And an awesome picture for real content (from Weathernetwork)

Hey now. In my defense I did say that there are lots of people who think that bridge looks awesome. Lots of 'em.

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by Muta

Just curious. Are you going to do the calculation with the numbers and formula you're so sure of, or not?

Just give the number, that's all. It shouldn't be that hard for you, right?

Yes.

[Magnum PEI]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

Sure. There's times when the Saddledome C-Train station is packed too, like during a Flames game. Should we add another set of tracks and another station to accommodate those times. They certainly happen more than a few times a year.

There is an extra platform at Victoria Park Station. And its only a slightly longer walk from Erlton Station to the saddledome, so I guess we should (did). Also im fairly certain they have extra trains for after flames games.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Ducay

I'm loving this debate; please keep it going for another 3 years, it helps me pick out the crazies on CP.

And an awesome picture for real content (from Weathernetwork)

Man, that's such an awesome shot. Good find, thanks for sharing.

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by Magnum PEI

There is an extra platform at Victoria Park Station. And its only a slightly longer walk from Erlton Station to the saddledome, so I guess we should (did). Also im fairly certain they have extra trains for after flames games.

Sure but it's still packed, and sometimes you have to wait for a train or two to get on. That's not right.

[MrMastodonFarm]

The loudest and most vocal against this project tend to be very ignorant about it I've found.

[GreatWhiteEbola]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

The loudest and most vocal against this project tend to be very ignorant about it I've found.

Quoted for truth.

[frinkprof]

Originally Posted by LeftWing

Kindness?

Disingenuous sarcasm, unbecoming mockery and poorly articulated and supported attempts to call into question one extreme and ridiculous argument (the qualitative generalization of Peace Bridge vs. interchanges) using an equally extreme and ridiculous argument (an ad-hoc traffic count taken over a handful of hours on the third day of operation of a piece of transportation infrastructure).

[LeftWing]

Well, it's been a fun dog pile but I gotta head to bed. Please, I encourage everyone to enjoy this marvel of architecture - I really do hope that it gets used extensively.

[SeeBass]

LeftWing
Powerplay Quarterback



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There is some pretty big opinions about where money should be spent by a guy who freeloads at his wife's place.

[LeftWing]

Originally Posted by SeeBass

LeftWing
Powerplay Quarterback



Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: My wife's place
Exp:


There is some pretty big opinions about where money should be spent by a guy who freeloads at his wife's place.

Quoted for truth

[SeeBass]

^yeah how much in taxes does your wife pay for her house.

Good thing you don't have to worry about your imaginary taxes being wasted.

[octothorp]

You don't build for current need, you build for anticipated need; this is true of both pedestrian and traffic facilities. Hillhurst is about to go through the single biggest growth period in its history, as some new condo development goes in. Pedestrian access to and from the community is crucial, not only to accommodate this additional population, but help shape it. If you're a motorist who uses the 10th/memorial area, you know how congested this area is. Now imagine 500 more motorists coming into and out of the neighborhood every rush hour. Not too fun. Now imagine a similar number of pedestrians. Doesn't really affect your commute that much. If pedestrian/cyclist access becomes the defining draw of kensington condo life, it'll ensure that traffic doesn't get even worse, both for us locals, and everyone who commutes through there.