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  1. DNAguy
    Is it just me or has this project taken forever?
  2. DNAguy
    Real question: Are we sure? Can METRO pay the difference from a reinforced vs non reinforced design to ensure a future rail on the elevated sections? There's nothing to prevent over-engineering... is there?
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    Looks like the project is a-go. Here's the irony.... by Culberson making sure there is no rail on Post Oak, it essentially let METRO avoid guaranteeing that they won't put rail on Post Oak and let the project proceed. I wonder If his constituents will enjoy a bus more than rail..... Hmmmm. So I think METRO has it's playbook now. Call Culberson's / Afton's bluff. Don't want rail? build a dedicated bus lane and see how much ppl like it. Expose them for what they are: classist obstructionists who just want to stop public transportation. Of course, leave the ability to upgrade to rail when he leaves office or when the Afton Oaks folks get religion. http://www.click2houston.com/news/new-bus-lanes-to-be-created-in-galleria-area/30977864 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/Bogged-down-Uptown-bus-plan-proceeding-6046845.php
  4. DNAguy
    Grab a beer and an Uber? http://www.karbachbrewing.com/
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    Spirit Airlines

    DNAguy replied to Mr. Mojito's topic in Planes

    Amazing. Can't wait for SWA to come in and compete as well. Although, I won't be taking Spirit no matter how cheap. I loathe flying Spirit. Quite possibly the worst experience flying this side of crashing.
  6. DNAguy
    More HSR articles fwiw: Will it even work? http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/print-edition/2015/01/16/cover-story-will-high-speed-rail-fly-in-texas.html No airport connections for TCR: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2015/01/16/high-speed-rail-to-the-airport-nope-this-is-texas.html?page=all What's the next step after TCR: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2015/01/16/beyond-dallas-to-houston-where-does-high-speed.html
  7. DNAguy
    They're looking into building one station that would serve Hunstville and CS. http://keranews.org/post/dallas-houston-bullet-train-still-track
  8. DNAguy
    Yes, but that could be said of a lot of things. Buildings and trains have all been targets of terrorists. They can't however, be used as a weapon themselves. That's where the distinction is. There have been numerous Metro / subway bombings in the world. That hasn't stopped people from building them or riding them. You don't have draconian security measures in them either and people seem fine w/ the trade-off for absolute security vs. ease of use. That's why I think you don't see (see being the operative word b/c there is a lot of security you don't necessarily see that goes on in the background) the same level of security at train stations around the world and why I don't think you'll see it here.
  9. DNAguy
    If we have to start caring about what poor people 'want', we'd be setting a pretty dangerous precedent. It's bad enough that they can vote ..... FOR NOW. AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHH
  10. DNAguy
    You can't hijack a train and run it into a building which means that you can't make it a weapon. The remote advanced control / monitoring required to operate a HSR system (like a mini-mission control) would also be able to disable the train remotely. So to answer your question: YES. There are many reasons to believe that I'm not going to have to go through the same hurdles as a plain.
  11. DNAguy
    Did anyone else think of this after like 10 seconds of the narrator started talking? [i know, I know. I've already come to grips w/ the fact that I'm a terrible person.]
  12. DNAguy
    Looks great!
  13. DNAguy
    Real info: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/morning_call/2015/01/high-speed-rail-station-could-redevelop-dallas.html
  14. DNAguy
    He may be a homicidal tyrant, but there's no denying he's a fashion icon. Where do you think Macklemore got his idea for his 'famous' haircut?
  15. DNAguy
    Every time I read either, I think of this:
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    If you thought the Afton Oaks opposition to the University line was bad, try and put a rail line through River Oaks. The streets would run red with the blood of MERTO officials. Ok maybe not, but it would be stopped faster than a hooker in sketchers. Even w/ a guarantee not to make a stop between Shephard and San Felipe or even all the way to Westheimer, RO would be opposed. Although, it would be an awesome route / ride.... especially during the azalea bloom in early spring and during the Christmas light season after Thanksgiving.
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    Let the voter's decide in a referendum and live w/ their choices. If they say no, then so be it. The precedent was set for the Astrodome. Any large infrastructure project now needs a majority of citizen support. If you don't want new taxes, vote no. If you feel its within the government's role to levy taxes for public safety, vote yes. Democracy baby.
  18. DNAguy
    It's close to Thanksgiving. Did you expect any argument / discussion to stay on topic? The fact that we didn't end up on the topic of religion or politics is some sort of minor miracle.
  19. DNAguy
    If you assume that everyone has to drive their own car to work, then building more and more freeways is the only answer. You are correct in that. [i've already packed my things in anticipation of my comments being moved to the Transportation section of HAIF ]
  20. DNAguy
    I wonder if ppl will really downsize. Especially her in Houston. If you refinanced in the last 5 years or so / have paid off your house, what is the incentive to actually move? Smaller houses in 'hip' areas cost just as much as the house you're most likely going to sell and Interest rates are going to go up soon(ish?). I mean, you can use that $ you saved refinancing to hire a lawn person. Most suburbs are have a fake towncenter-like place now that bring enough of a city feel closer to where you live. And you have extra rooms for your kids / grandkids for the holidays. I think this is 'shortage' is a manufactured crisis.
  21. DNAguy
    I don't want to get too far into this, but you're assuming that the growth to the west of Houston would have happened even if they didn't build those freeways. I would argue that without expanding the Katy, building the Westpark tollway, etc that we don't see places Cinco Ranch get built. Induced demand is a real thing and until ppl understand that, we're doomed to keep repeating the 'build more lanes, build more suburban communities' rinse and repeat that we've been doing for the last 60+ years.
  22. DNAguy
    Not at all. Paying for school taxes benefits us all.. even if you don't have kids going to school. If you don't educate ppl, they end up skill-less, unemployed and on the government dole. So its self defeating to make that argument as you're going to pay for it either way. Education is far cheaper than endless poverty / welfare. Teach a man to fish... no free lunch... etc. I really don't know why you made that leap. But we digress from the fact that the ppl who are asking for a costlier alignment are at the same time avoiding the extra costs of being a city by getting an exclusive sweetheart 'township' arrangement that puts more of a tax burden on Montgomery county / surrounding areas while keeping their tax burden artificially low. It reeks of hypocrisy... and the people who live there are too blind to see it.
  23. DNAguy
    This. Why as a Houston area tax payer would I support a rail alignment that would only benefit a select group of suburbanites who have a system of government that is specifically designed to avoid annexation and keep their tax burden artificially lower? Pay your 'fair share' and I might start listening to you.
  24. DNAguy
    You know what, you're right! I could never place what that section of 183 reminded me of and now it clicked! I wouldn't say it made the area nicer.... then again I don't know what it looked like b/f they elevated the road.
  25. DNAguy
    Your first point is extremely valid and something I don't think I considered fully. However, TxDOT has been in negotiations with UP about relocating tracks in central texas and I don't think its outside the possibility that we could seem some sort of agreement on this alignment as well. I stress "possibility". I agree with everything you said. I'm just saying its not impossible and would actually be the better option (my opinion) for the surrounding community if they do bring the train into downtown to trench the thing I can't think of any example where an elevated train, road, or highway ever made the surrounding community 'nicer'. I still think the NW mall is where the station will be located for the reasons mentioned.
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