thommyjo said:
They’re build them literally next door to homes in glenora and meadowlark. Like 10 feet away. So idk….they must not be insanely unsafe or how would that be allowed?
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Beside them is fine, not on top though. But still, I don’t think I’d want to live next to one, I’m sure the resident in Glenora is pissed
 
IanO said:
Do you mean MEC?

But as per J_Gordo about any power or traction building, those are incompatible to say the least.
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When I see "power facility" in the context of an LRT extension I am assuming traction power substation.
I do see what looks like pilings in about the right shape and size for a traction power substation next to the MEC building.
I don't see any reason why a TPSS couldn't be incorporated into a building. They aren't loud or dangerous. Traditionally, during the streetcar, trolleybus, and LRT era TPSS have typically been standalone buildings with a few exceptions. Churchill, Corona, and University TPSS are all built into the stations. DLM's TPSS is also built into the building. Edmonton however has a lot of space to build these as stand alone facilities. I'm sure if you start looking to more densely built up cities you'll find TPSS incorporated into buildings.
 
thommyjo said:
They’re build them literally next door to homes in glenora and meadowlark. Like 10 feet away. So idk….they must not be insanely unsafe or how would that be allowed?
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Indeed. This is the Belgravia TPSS.
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No rest for the Gantry crane, one new guideway section built west of 178 Street.

Also, more track slabs built west of 178 Street. More concrete curbs poured around SPR/102 Avenue to west of 142 Street. Curbs built on south side of SPR west of 124 Street.
 
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Pretty good ridership in the VLSE to Folk Fest from what I saw. I did see one train in particular that had a lot of standees, although I wouldn't necessarily call the cars full. Service was also only every 15 minutes at the time. All trains were 2 cars, as opposed to the usual single and double car mix. Service did increase to 10 minutes at 14:30, but I wasn't around at that time so I don't know if was busier at that point or not. Davies park and ride had more cars than a weekday, but it was no where near capacity. Half the lot was still empty at 13:00ish.
 
Just a question, are the orange crosswalks going to be built at every intersection? Maybe key intersections, but I don’t think it’s necessary for crosswalks or ones for side roads.
 
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