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Originally Posted by evolv
I thought I would start a thread regarding the Calgary Street Car that is currently undergoing a small and vague study according to the herald. The study is due in early 2014 and next step would be a more detailed study.
I live in the Beltline and would be a big fan of this project as I think it would help knit the community together. I don't think buses can do this; not exactly sure why but my guess is it has a lot to do with the public's perception of the bus.
I envision one day there being 4 lines:
17th Ave Line - Running from Westbrook to Stampede (mentioned in CH article as being considered)
4th St Line - Running from Eau Claire to Elbow Drive (also mentioned in CH article as being considered)
14th St W/Marda Line - Running from near SAIT to 33 St SW to Marda Loop
Kensington Rd Line - Running from 10th St to 19th St NW
Other thoughts? Pipe dream?
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I like the routes, but there would be some interesting challenges for conflicts. If you are envisoning a Toronto style routes that would work, but there would be some serious pressures to avoid taking the road-space / parking. It would have to be a mixed-traffic route, particularly on the 17th / 14th street lines. Without strong culture around it or any specific ROW dedicated, I can't see the lines having a positive impact on commute times.
Transit tends to work when it takes advantage of things cars can't do. I would amend the 14th street line and have it copy the Route 13 (i think) that cuts through Mt Royal onto 8th Street. That would be a serious boost to Marda loop and take better advantage of the dumb Mount Royal rich persons-only restricted access. it could go down 8th and then on 10th street to SAIT.
I think there may have been an old line that did exactly that.
Good thoughts though! I would love to see it. Especially the Westbrook to stampede route
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