BurlOak
Senior Member
There are 15 in total. It is nice that there is no chance of an LRT being delayed by traffic lights if there is a stop there.
To stop bunching, I think it has to stop at every stop.
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There are 15 in total. It is nice that there is no chance of an LRT being delayed by traffic lights if there is a stop there.
To stop bunching, I think it has to stop at every stop.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
Those low level stops could be quite simple to prioritize, the outflow from te side streets would be Low enough to signal properly. (They probably only need a 30 second signal every 3 minutes, which can easily be for in between trains)
Dan416
Senior Member
I agree that the way the MBTA does it would work, with the thinner lines for the at-grade portions. I'd still label all the stops though assuming they fit on the map. If they don't though, then yeah. Has anyone tried doing a TTC style map with the Eglinton on it? I know the stops aren't finalized yet but we have a pretty good idea at this point.
BTW when will the line colour be finalized?
BTW when will the line colour be finalized?
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Knowing this has alleviated any fears of the ECLRT frequently being stopped by traffic. The LRTs travel should rarely be interruped by traffic if singal priority is properly implemented. Metrolinx better make sure the signalling is done correctly.
Is it yet known if there will be some kind of physical barrier between the tracks and vehicles? A guardrail would be nice to prevent pedestrians from crossing the track and interrupting the trains. It would also be nice if the tracks remained unpaved, like they are on the Queensway. That would stop any vehicles from riding on the ROW.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Probably weeks before the line opens. I doubt anybody at the TTC is stressing over the map design. A 12 year old with Adobe Illustrator can design them in 6 hours for free.
BurlOak
Senior Member
I would guess they would be paved and with a low curb so they could be accessed by emergency vehicles.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Damn it. Why can't people put out their own fires...
Shouldn't be too much of a problem anyways. Cars blocking our streetcar ROWs are very rare.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
LA's Expo Line is fairly similar to our ECLRT in its operation. One of the things I'm concerned about is whether or not the trains will be stopped in situations like this:
http://youtu.be/H73eyHOBH40?t=13m20s
Of course, proper signal priority could completely prevent situations like this while increasing LRV speed. I figure this setup will make situations in the video above rare, if not impossible, while maintaing traffic flow.
-Begin to turning east/west signals to green at least 10 seconds before LRV arrives at the intersection
-No left turns if an LRV is approaching. Allow left turns after LRV has passed.
-Keep north/south signals at red if an LRV is less than 25 seconds away. That gives at least 15 seconds for north/southbound cars to cross and clear the intersection
-Immediately turn north/south traffic lights to green if they were held by the LRT.
I just hope Metrolinx is willing to do this. I would hate to see a repeat of the Spadina priority signalling fiasco.
http://youtu.be/H73eyHOBH40?t=13m20s
Of course, proper signal priority could completely prevent situations like this while increasing LRV speed. I figure this setup will make situations in the video above rare, if not impossible, while maintaing traffic flow.
-Begin to turning east/west signals to green at least 10 seconds before LRV arrives at the intersection
-No left turns if an LRV is approaching. Allow left turns after LRV has passed.
-Keep north/south signals at red if an LRV is less than 25 seconds away. That gives at least 15 seconds for north/southbound cars to cross and clear the intersection
-Immediately turn north/south traffic lights to green if they were held by the LRT.
I just hope Metrolinx is willing to do this. I would hate to see a repeat of the Spadina priority signalling fiasco.
nfitz
Superstar
I'm taking the risk that posts about construction of this line, rather than endless navel gazing, are off-topic.
But here's a picture from this morning of the TBM at the launch site.
But here's a picture from this morning of the TBM at the launch site.
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Woodbridge_Heights
Senior Member
Does anyone know if the line will be run with a central underground route and the longer full crosstown route. It was mentioned way back but I don't recall if a decision was made.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
What are you trying to say? You're sentences don't make any sense.
JayBeeGooner
Active Member
This quote has been bugging me for a while:
From the Toronto Star:
Is that true?
From Nfitz's photo, there seems to be space for two TBM's side -by -side.
From the Toronto Star:
Is that true?
From Nfitz's photo, there seems to be space for two TBM's side -by -side.
Catenary
Active Member
My guess is it has to do with having room to work as well as site access. There doesn't appear to be access on the left side of the picture meaning both machines must be lowered in from the same side of the site. Assembling them one after the other also means the crews will know how to solve any assembly issues, as well as reducing the staffing requirements.
The Star might have been given bad info (there does appear to be enough room to assemble both if it's planned well enough) but space is likely the first in a list of reasons they are staggered.
nfitz
Superstar
How does it not make sense? I'll rephrase it, and perhaps then you can clarify the grammatical error in my original post. The only error that jumps out at me, is I probably should have hyphenated "navel gazing".
"Here is a photo of the launch site today. Is this the correct place for discussion of the construction, because everyone here seems to be discussing irrelevant BS".
Catenary
Active Member
It made sense to me the first time, but I like the wording of the second attempt better.