ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

[Canard]

If it's like Allen, Francis, Charles (North section) and Borden, then no, it's not - it's more-or-less flush. I don't really get why they did that. Seems like a recipe for disaster when you're trying to pitch the system as totally separate in its own RoW.

[Canard]

Cinci streetcar opens in 2 weeks and they're ramping up their safety campaign.

[KevinL]

Is that a real sign at :18? It should be!

[Canard]

Yep! I've seen these in my travels, but can't think of exactly where:

[KevinL]

I hope we get those here, particularly in areas with tracks parallel to busy cycling routes (combined with on-road markings where possible).

[Canard]

Benton/Charles, for sure.

[KevinL]

Queen Station pour has begun!

[Canard]

Woo-hoo!

[tomh009]

Queen Station pour has begun!

As usual, Kevin beat me to the update.  I'll provide some photos to go with his news, though.

Rebar waiting for Queen Station:
   

Preparing for the pour (on Wednesday):
   

Pouring the concrete (this morning):
   

Next door, retaining wall blocks ready for the sidewalk across the street from Full Circle:
   

[tomh009]

Some more photo updates:

Construction on Benton in early-morning light:
   

Median concrete poured on Charles between Benton and Eby:
   

One of the concrete barriers now removed from Eby intersection, and the median is poured -- could this be reopening soon?
   

Rails and rebar now in place on Charles between Borden and Ottawa:
   

[KevinL]

One of the concrete barriers now removed from Eby intersection, and the median is poured -- could this be reopening soon?

There's no intention to open Eby, it will remain severed by the tracks.

[Canard]

Do you guys both work right there? Wish I wasn't stuck at work during the day so far away. I always miss the good stuff.

I guess the one update I can provide, working in Cambridge, is that I just went by Cambridge Centre and the new terminal is like half built!

[Markster]

One of the concrete barriers now removed from Eby intersection, and the median is poured -- could this be reopening soon?

Until they install a sign in the middle of the ROW, there are going to be a lot of people bashing their bumpers and undercarriages on those curbs as they absentmindedly drive straight through.

[KevinL]

Do you guys both work right there?  Wish I wasn't stuck at work during the day so far away. I always miss the good stuff.

I do work downtown, yes.

As for Mark's question - they're pretty good at putting up 'one way' and 'no left turn' signs, however temporary, at these spots.

[tomh009]

Do you guys both work right there?  Wish I wasn't stuck at work during the day so far away. I always miss the good stuff.

Living and working downtown!

Always looking forward to your more comprehensive photo updates, Iain!