If they can't get to the paved sidewalks at Louise McKinney in a wheelchair and all they get is a view that is a deadend - this is the stupidest plan ever and worthy of some investigating journalism as to the idiocy of the whole idea including funding. I hope the National media pick it up and show just how small minded planners and politicians are in this City.
The one that ends easy of the LL bridge has stairs and what appears to be an elevator the multi-use trail that runs into LMP. Actually, I think both have that.
They should replace the low level bridge and do the funicular at the same time to make it worthwhile. They could even put a restaurant in the middle of the new bridge, like Winnipeg!
The City will have it all managed by its Transportation Department - meaning it will be years late and massively over budget. This while Council shrugs its shoulders and says what ever went wrong we don't know lets have another audit. Time for the City to outsource its "oversight" Project Management completely.
Last edited by EdmTrekker; Jun 23, 2015 at 12:53 PM.
Wow. File this alignment in the batsh!t crazy folder. Why in God's name would they terminate the south end of this thing in the middle of that no-mans land?
The west alignment you can fairly easily get to the trail thst runs below the low level from there. It's aa bit awkward though.
But yea, that is a high traffic area, not exactly scenic. I like the new stairs and ped bridge but not the right place for the funicular.
West alignment will render any plans for bridge replacement in the toilet. It's drop off is smack dab in the middle of the roadway which may need to be realigned. Why the west alignment is even a consideration is ridiculous. We need a change in political and administrative leadership...in no particular order.
Excellent news. New pedestrian staircase, bridge & funicular from downtown right to river has council OK! #ejlive
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I don't think they mean the funicular, but the overall connection.
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Seven docks and three boat launches are being considered in the following locations:
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Laurier/Buena Vista Park (dock)
William Hawrelak Park (dock)
Emily Murphy Park (dock and hand launch)
Rossdale (dock)
Dawson Park (dock)
Capilano Park/50th Street (dock and refurbishment of existing vehicle launch )
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what ever went wrong we don't know lets have another audit. Time for the City to outsource its "oversight" Project Management completely.
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