ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

[GtwoK]

My problem is I live at one end of Victoria and work at the other

Commuting is hell

[timio]

If only there were a convenient rail based commuting option parallel to Victoria...

One can dream.

[MidTowner]

If only there were a convenient rail based commuting option parallel to Victoria...

One can dream.

Why would it have to be rail based?

Too bad we don't have a crosstown bus traveling the length of Victoria, though.

[timio]

Just the convenience of the parallel rail line. And not having to deal with the unpredictable nature of traffic.

[MidTowner]

I apologize for getting off-topic, but a dedicated bus line avoids the unpredictable nature of traffic, too.

You're right, some kind of a rail transit near Victoria would be great.

[timio]

Agreed on all fronts.

Back to Ion, has any timeline been established for when Victoria will be closing for work?

[GtwoK]

It's a secret :-)

[clasher]

I hope they wait until Queen is open again.

[Canard]

Very unimpressed and saddened to see chain link fence poles going up between Quiet Place and Bearanger. I hope this isn't a trend. If this is what we're getting in Waterloo Park, I'm out.

   

[Canard]

As Kevin & others are doing a great job documenting the central section of the line, I'll focus more on the Northern end. Here are some photos from this morning, mostly of the detail work for the catenary.

   

   

   

   

   

[Canard]

   

   

   

...and if you're wondering, the carabiners hanging from the messenger wire (the top wire) are just temporary to aid in stringing the contact wire. The carabiners are removed once the contact wire is clamped in place at the bottom of the hangar.

[darts]

Very unimpressed and saddened to see chain link fence poles going up between Quiet Place and Bearanger. I hope this isn't a trend. If this is what we're getting in Waterloo Park, I'm out.

Pretty much all along it, only way to keep small people out or for running in front unexpectedly.

[ijmorlan]

Very unimpressed and saddened to see chain link fence poles going up between Quiet Place and Bearanger. I hope this isn't a trend. If this is what we're getting in Waterloo Park, I'm out.

Pretty much all along it, only way to keep small people out or for running in front unexpectedly.

Nobody cares about this for four-lane roads with sidewalks immediately next to them. Why can’t we put up fences along roads, but rely on the 6m gap including a large ditch for the LRT?

I agree with Canard, subject to a minor footnote to the effect that I haven’t actually seen the location and I don’t know what is planned for the entire line so I can’t really judge fully.

[darts]

Pretty much all along it, only way to keep small people out or for running in front unexpectedly.

Nobody cares about this for four-lane roads with sidewalks immediately next to them. Why can’t we put up fences along roads, but rely on the 6m gap including a large ditch for the LRT?

I agree with Canard, subject to a minor footnote to the effect that I haven’t actually seen the location and I don’t know what is planned for the entire line so I can’t really judge fully.

Given it is near the goat/llama pens and in a park that the parents might not be holding their child's hand the entire time.

But you are right they should have guard rails up along the road throughout the city.

[KevinL]

I don't think Canard was objecting to a fence in principle, but to the style and materials.

I agree that a high-traffic area like Waterloo Park should have a higher quality and better aesthetic of fence design. Hopefully that's what we'll get.