[Edmcowboy11]

Give us your initial impressions and then again months later after frequency picks up and ridership.

Well I can aready say that I've been using Davies park n ride for months already taking the 73 to downtown and have liked it so far. One thing that will be a bit disappointing is that I will probably have to park further away in the lot because I do expect a ton more people to use the park n ride and take the train to downtown.

 

[TAS]

Well I can aready say that I've been using Davies park n ride for months already taking the 73 to downtown and have liked it so far. One thing that will be a bit disappointing is that I will probably have to park further away in the lot because I do expect a ton more people to use the park n ride and take the train to downtown.

That's why using public transportation like you do is categorized as 'active' transportation since you have to walk to and from where transit is located. A great way to get more steps in. That's a good thing if able!

The car-based driver mindset that we should be able to park anywhere and everywhere so we can move as little as possible is a bad thing in many cases!

 

[The_Cat]

Perhaps take about a month to ensure that the trains are running flawlessly. If that works, introduce more during peak hours or events downtown.

 

[IanO]

Best opening music for this discussion ever.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-17-edmonton-am/clip/16018418-valley-line-southeast-opening?onboarding=false

 

[The_Cat]

I wonder if all the LRT trains will be two-car trains if the frequency is 10 minutes.

 

[The_Cat]

^^ Our chorus:

 

[dkazzed]

I wonder if all the LRT trains will be two-car trains if the frequency is 10 minutes.

Hopefully, that'll give the line 3,300 PPPHD capacity. I'm guessing they're keeping the 73 around to alleviate overcrowding but who wants to take the bus?

 

[Airboy]

On the weekend I noticed prep for the deck pour on the Groat bridge.

 

[J_gordo]

On the weekend I noticed prep for the deck pour on the Groat bridge.

They actually already poured the bridge deck

 

[Glenco]

 

[J_gordo]

Apologies for the bad photo, but span 13 has been completed. Marigold already has all of the segments needed for the next 2 spans on site.

 

[Barnaby]

Bonnie Doon Station is ready to go.

 

[Barnaby]

I walked the platform at the Doon. These stops feel very safe and open compared to the Capital & Metro stations with the exception of Stadium, and likely the 2 Blatchford stops.

I was talking to a girl I know that refuses to take the underground outside of peak hours because of poor sightlines, etc. The Valley Line, for all it's criticisms, is very accessible and safe feeling. That has to be a big thing in attracting future ridership to the entire system.

 

[J_gordo]

I walked the platform at the Doon. These stops feel very safe and open compared to the Capital & Metro stations with the exception of Stadium, and likely the 2 Blatchford stops.

I was talking to a girl I know that refuses to take the underground outside of peak hours because of poor sightlines, etc. The Valley Line, for all it's criticisms, is very accessible and safe feeling. That has to be a big thing in attracting future ridership to the entire system.

I’d also add that having cell service across the entire alignment is great for safety. I still don’t understand how the capital line doesn’t have cell service in any underground stations .

 

[Habibfazil]

Excellent points about the visibility and open feeling on the new tram line.
I'm really liking the Churchill connection and hope the city has the fortitude to keep it and the new line properly protected and welcoming.
The cell service is a plus, rather embarrassing about the current state of affairs...
Hoping the decision to go with low floor/lower capacity trams isn't a mistake, and that new cars arrive to help soon.
Here's hoping all goes well, rather surprised I'm around to see it up and running