[David A]

The city, I do not care which branch, council or Trans-Ed, need to put gates at this high traffic, high speed intersection. 'Urban style trams' is clearly not working in this location. What is it going to take ? A truck smashing into the train and killing people. Look at all the emissions that are being generated when the train gets hit , you would think this would spur action.

I sort of understand the reluctance to deal with this, after all it costs money, takes time and effort. So I suppose it is easier to ignore it, or just moralize about how people should behave, rather than deal with how they actually do, but it doesn't help resolve things.

 

[The_Cat]

More construction:

 

[yeggator]

Maybe it’s a good thing the Oilers didn’t go far in the playoffs this year. Give the crews a quieter season to finish as much of the construction as possible and have the area ready for the throngs of fans watching a hopeful cup run next year.

 

[Gronk!]

On the other hand, the downtown farmer's market starts tomorrow. I can only imagine what a gong show this may be.

 

[Barnaby]

That 104th street intersection looks 1-2 months away from being reopened. They're working on the forms for the track bed right now.

 

[Kosy123]

I feel like they've learned from the intersection closures on how to get them done quick. I'd much rather have this approach for future LRT projects. Close it down, get most disruption done within a year.

 

[The_Cat]

On the other hand, the downtown farmer's market starts tomorrow. I can only imagine what a gong show this may be.

I’m sure Marigold is aware of the gong show too, which is probably why the 104 Street tracks are being done first. I also saw boards west of the intersection so places like Cosmic Pizza and the Fox Towers can have access.

 

[fromtraintotower]

 

[The_Cat]

Looks like 149 Street Station is being dug out.

 

[cloney]

This was oddly more exciting to look at in person than I expected. The machines are very close lol

 

[ntt1]

Golden hour!!

 

[Offworld]

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Not meaning to derail ( ) this thread but that hotel on the far right of the photo is being revealed. Already, Bart no like.

 

[_urbanite]

Not meaning to derail ( ) this thread but that hotel on the far right of the photo is being revealed. Already, Bart no like.

APA Hotels are pretty much all either brown or grey in color in Japan (where they company is from). It's part of their branding basically

 

[cpnfantstk]

Took the train this evening north from MTC . Train operator was honking before crossing intersections. I think the operator forgot during the first stretch until after crossing Whitemud.
That didn't happen this morning but that operator was slowing down before each major intersection. It's annoying to hear the honk but I'd rather that action be taken if it can help. Being cautious is always a good thing. Now if the drivers can do the same....
There were a couple of workers at the crash site this morning. Not sure what they were up to.. Lol..
Serious question though why can't they put some temporary markings and move the right turns back immediately ? A big White X. Push the cars way back as someone here suggested.

 

[The_Cat]

It looks like more risk management practices taken by LRT drivers