07-04-2017, 09:35 PM
(07-04-2017, 08:20 PM)nms Wrote:(07-02-2017, 09:01 PM)PhilippAchtel Wrote: That transfer point is supposed to be online for the Fall schedule in 9 weeks. You gotta wonder what they're waiting for. While we're in the subject, the roadway by the centre island looks very narrow. I think there's a similar island on the other side with concrete pillars at the corners. I hope they don't underestimate the extra width and turning radius that buses need compared to cars.
My understanding is that something was underestimated. Someone recently tried to take a bus through that intersection either turning onto or off of that laneway and it didn't work. It may be a back to the drawing board issue. Among other issues, there is not enough space between the tracks and the Ring Road for a bus to wait its turn to enter the 4-way stop intersection without fouling the LRT tracks.
Well, I am not entirely sure it is possible to fix that particular issue (although ring road's lanes are excessively wide), but certainly if the region was to get articulated buses, there is not enough room. I am under the impression buses are not suppose to stop on railway tracks, I do not know what the solution here will be.
Worse, that traffic island actually protrudes into the Laurel Trail by several inches. It is really just an unnecessary and poorly designed road.
Of course, the very fact the bus terminal is needed there is a bit of an unfortunate choice IMO, but we've all had this discussion before.