LRT Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/community-concerned-about-crossing-1.909294 Like they stand a chance to challange The City and a government funded project..... good luck with that.... The stop is safe, much safer then 7th ave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yes, it's the east crossing of Martindale Blvd that's in question. I've wondered why the crossing that will have trains traveling the fastest is the only one without swing gates. All there is at that crossing is arms coming down across the sidewalk. But that's no barrier for small kids. I was thinking just after they installed stuff that it wasn't done. I suspect that the city will have to install swing gates there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I belive they already have swing gates there. Here's the thing with that crossing..... trains enter the station at a speed limit of 50 KPH, trains stop prior to the level crossing (station stop at Martindale) The Speed limit is 50 KPH out of the station, but because the trains need to power up prior to the speed limit, they would already be at 30 KPH at the most, by that time they would already have cleared the intersection. As soon as the train clears the speed limit is 80 KPH. This goes both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I belive they already have swing gates there. Here's the thing with that crossing..... trains enter the station at a speed limit of 50 KPH, trains stop prior to the level crossing (station stop at Martindale) The Speed limit is 50 KPH out of the station, but because the trains need to power up prior to the speed limit, they would already be at 30 KPH at the most, by that time they would already have cleared the intersection. As soon as the train clears the speed limit is 80 KPH. This goes both directions. Is that refering to the crossing leaving the station or the 2nd, eastbound crossing in martindale? It looks like the problems aren't at the first crossing leaving the station because of the setup, as you indicated, where they stop before they cross.. Its the one on the east leg. In between the stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 It's the east crossing that people are concerned about. Here's a picture from the Martindale Community Association's facebook page: https://www.facebook...&type=1 Here, trains will not be stopping before crossing the intersection, and could be going as fast as 80 km/h. It's the only place on the new extension that does not have swing gates. Unrelated, but anyone know why route 59 is being dropped, and the replacement in the same area is being called the 159? I think in some of the first proposed bus route maps, they had the 59 going CW and the 159 going CCW, but now they will just have one route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 It's the east crossing that people are concerned about. Here's a picture from the Martindale Community Association's facebook page: https://www.facebook...&type=1 Here, trains will not be stopping before crossing the intersection, and could be going as fast as 80 km/h. Its up to the parents of the kids in the area to educate them that "bells and lights" mean trains are comming, also the adults need to set the example of not crossing against the gates and lights. Oh wait! It's 2012 everybody lazy and nobody gives a $h!t anymore!! What was I thinking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Unrelated, but anyone know why route 59 is being dropped, and the replacement in the same area is being called the 159? I think in some of the first proposed bus route maps, they had the 59 going CW and the 159 going CCW, but now they will just have one route. Maybe budget related!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 For some small kids that can get around, but not really understand instructions and teaching yet, that's really not an option. I don't think this is as big a deal as (some in) the community would have you believe. The same dangers exist from cars afterall. However, I did wonder why - even months ago when the gates were being installed - why the East crossing of martindale Blvd got a different treatment than all of the other crossings. Maybe budget related!? budget related might explain why there's only a route now for one of the directions, but not why the change from 59 to 159. Even if the costs overall are small, they still have to change bus stop signs to have the new number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 budget related might explain why there's only a route now for one of the directions, but not why the change from 59 to 159. Even if the costs overall are small, they still have to change bus stop signs to have the new number. It's just a small decal to change the route numbers on the signs. They don't have to change the signs themselves at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Noticed last night on my return to the city that the traffic lights are installed, though still bagged, on saddletowne circle at 60th street and also at 80th avenue. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Noticed last night on my return to the city that the traffic lights are installed, though still bagged, on saddletowne circle at 60th street and also at 80th avenue. Jon Yup, they have been in place for a couple weeks. I'm thinking that the one at 80th where people come out of the park and ride is going to need some advance flashers yet. Driving around the circle, you can't really see the light until you are almost at them. http://goo.gl/maps/llCZl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Anyone know if there will be lights at 52 and 80th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Anyone know if there will be lights at 52 and 80th?not right away. At some point in the future it's likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Anyone know if there will be lights at 52 and 80th? We really need traffic lights at 106th and 48th St. in the S.E. where the rte 24 crosses north and south as well. 106th is a 50km zone, but the traffic flies by on 106th at much higher speeds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The traffic lights at 80th ave and at 60th Street have been uncovered and are now on flash. Ticket dispensers have been installed, at least at Martindale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Riders guide to the transit changes arrived in the mailbox yesterday. Also picked one up at MW station last night. Both have two free transit tickets in them good until sept. 30th. If you wanted to ride with a friend, here's your chance to get them on board free of charge! The CT team will be at the Genesis centre this afternoon and at MW station on Thursday afternoon. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ticket vending machines are in place at Saddletowne too. Also, crews have been widening the driveway flare at the south end of the bus bays this week - pouring some concrete this afternoon. Nothing like a last minute change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 No word of swinging gates at the martindale east crossing though? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 If anything is going to be done there, it will likely take a couple of weeks/months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrainDude Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 No word of swinging gates at the martindale east crossing though? Jon It's unlikely that there will be any physical change to the crossing. They have lowered the speed limit for the trains through that crossing to 50km/h from 80km/h. It will seem like a longer trip through there, but the crossing should hopefully be less of a hot button topic now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Oh great. Make the transit passengers pay for parents not doing their due diligence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 It's unlikely that there will be any physical change to the crossing. They have lowered the speed limit for the trains through that crossing to 50km/h from 80km/h. It will seem like a longer trip through there, but the crossing should hopefully be less of a hot button topic now. I went through the orientation almost a month ago, I don't remember much but have they changed the speed limit there then? Or is it the same? I remember 80km/h out of MW, then 50km/h into Martindale, 50km/h out of Martindale then 80km/h after you clear the station, then back down to 50 km/h through the interlocking and into Saddletowne. Thats how I remember it, notice how they don't have any 3 car resumes signage?? The 1st time I have ever seen a 80km/h speed sign on the whole system. New surprises in store for the West leg!! Can't wait wait for them....but thats a whole different topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Seems like lots of SD160s now have the new announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Need A Thneed Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 The traffic lights at 80th Ave and at 60th Street are both now operating normally. The temporary fencing has all been taken down and is being loaded up today. Anyone can now walk right onto all three platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 And the bags have been taken off the signals immediately north of McKnight-Westwinds station too. There's also a note at the north end of the platform adjacent to the outbound track for operators to cancel the pedestrian crossing lights? I didn't think operators had control of those sorts of things, and if they do, how is the connection made between the two? Track circuits? Radio signals? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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