08-12-2016, 05:24 PM
(08-12-2016, 11:31 AM)Canard Wrote: This fact is never explained to people by the media, ever, and I think it would be a huge "...oh." moment for those who don't get "why it takes so long" to build LRT.
This project is seriously like 75% utility work and 25% building a train.
Very happy we are mostly in the "building a train" phase.
This is why the design standards for regional roads should call for an LRT reservation. For example, Fischer-Hallman should be designed to have an LRT running down the middle, and should be built as if it had an LRT running down the middle, just without any LRT-specific construction. Then whenever it is determined that a new LRT route is needed, it can be built with minimal disruption — probably not much more than lane closures.
I’m also happy we’re in the “building a train” phase. Although it feels like we’re still in a massive construction project, and we are, there isn’t actually much time left in many places. Soon roads will start opening up and traffic will assume its post-construction state.