Pumapayam Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Construction starts tomorrow! HOUSTON -- The new phase of MetroRail for the historic East End of Houston begins with the placement of barriers on the intersection of Harrisburg and Milby.On Monday, workers surveyed the area where traffic barrels and cones will be placed so drivers would avoid the construction zone. The intersection is expected to be blocked starting on Wednesday. Construction equipment will be put in place beginning Wednesday after the morning traffic rush ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Can we just use the other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Can we just use the other thread?I sent it in to get merge. This was the first thing I saw when I search for Metrorail East line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 But since Danax is no longer a member, it would look weird with him as the topic starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Can we just use the other thread?Topics merged.Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arisegundo Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The first demolition, and some shots of what will be York station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 The first demolition, and some shots of what will be York station.Awesome. You got there when the trailer got there. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedwigTramp Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have not been able to find anything that provides information about the construction plans or an artist's rendering of the East end line. I was looking at the survey markings yesterday, and it appears that they will be widening the equivilant of 2 lanes (20 ft) c to the north. That seems about right since I understand 2 rails will be added and 4 lanes of traffic will remain. Assuming Metro had to purchase the entire lot (100 foot deep), I wonder what the plans for the remaing 80 feet are.What did Metro do on the red line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 The first demolition, and some shots of what will be York station. Great job old chap! Excellent snippets. Yes, after taking a drive along this stretch and seeing that sad state it's (area) presently in, its all for the best. Let her rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Which line is the next to break ground? The Northline?Or are they waiting for federal approval of funds to start the next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) Oh Good lord!They just announced a teaser on Ch. 13 (KTRK) about the east line changing! Edited July 10, 2008 by ricco67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) Oh Good lord!They just announced a teaser on Ch. 13 (KTRK) about the east line changing!i think the were actually talking the university line cause they mentioned that there was a closed (i believe) meeting last night and that alternatives to wheeler were discussed. Edited July 10, 2008 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 i think the were actually talking the university line cause they mentioned that there was a closed (i believe) meeting last night and that alternatives to wheeler were discussed.Where else could they possibly run it? Elgin? Keep it on Wheeler and turn it north on Cullen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Where else could they possibly run it? Elgin? Keep it on Wheeler and turn it north on Cullen?The story mentioned an alternative of Alabama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroMogul Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Well, this at least shows that Metro caves in to all races and social statuses. The line makes the most sense going down Wheeler to Ennis. In fact, at one point it went straight through TSU and on down Wheeler to UH and then to the Eastwood TC. TSU objected to a rail ine going through the middle of campus (though there was one there for almost 40 years of it's existence) so they moved a portion onto Alabama, but at least it still ran by the school. Now, it's going to miss TSU entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The story mentioned an alternative of Alabama.Alabama runs straight into the UH campus. Color me confused.I suppose they could condemn the corner lot at Alabama/Scott and run Metrorail through there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 mod can you please move posts 101 on to the university thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 It looks like they're already digging up Harrisburg. I do a lot of shopping in the Harrisburg/Wayside area; that might have to change during construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Alabama runs straight into the UH campus. Color me confused.I suppose they could condemn the corner lot at Alabama/Scott and run Metrorail through there.UH has a completely different attitude about the rail line. The University has mandated it as part of our Master Plan, wherever Metro decides to place it. TSU should try and be more flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 UH has a completely different attitude about the rail line. The University has mandated it as part of our Master Plan, wherever Metro decides to place it. TSU should try and be more flexible.I thought the University doesn't want the U-Line to dead-end in the stadium parking lot. They should run the line along the north side of campus on Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I thought the University doesn't want the U-Line to dead-end in the stadium parking lot. They should run the line along the north side of campus on Elgin.According to Metrosolution's website, UH will be served by TWO lines (Southeast, and U-line). The U-line is eventually going to continue to the Elgin transit center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 According to Metrosolution's website, UH will be served by TWO lines (Southeast, and U-line). The U-line is eventually going to continue to the Elgin transit center.I get the feeling that dotted segment showing a left turn onto Scott stands for "we don't know how the hell to do that."Anyhow, apparently Phase 3 development calls for the East End line to curve south from Magnolia TC and meeting the Southeast Line at Palm Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I get the feeling that dotted segment showing a left turn onto Scott stands for "we don't know how the hell to do that."Anyhow, apparently Phase 3 development calls for the East End line to curve south from Magnolia TC and meeting the Southeast Line at Palm Center.Or to show that it will share track with the Southeast Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 It's "under study" all the way to Eastwood TC. I suppose making a left at Scott wouldn't be too hard -- they just have to rip up a whole block of houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 How is METRO, a company that doesn't believe in subway or above ground rail, going to deal with line intersections? Don't tell me all intersections will cross each other at the same level? I remember hearing about this in the past. Something about METRO planing to have the first same level crossing urban rail in the world. This would not be something to brag about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 How is METRO, a company that doesn't believe in subway or above ground rail, going to deal with line intersections? Don't tell me all intersections will cross each other at the same level? I remember hearing about this in the past. Something about METRO planing to have the first same level crossing urban rail in the world. This would not be something to brag about.I don't think that they don't BELIEVE in below or elevated rail, it has to do with the cost/benefit ratio for funds. Houston hasn't been proven (so to speak) that a rail system would get enough ridership to justify the cost. Now in a few years (like maybe 10-20), there is so much congestion because of high ridership numbers, then the issue might be revisited.You also have to remember, we have a couple of politicians that are (were?) very against our having rail to begin with. Why give them ammunition as far as an exceedingly large cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nothing has been set in stone on the crossings. I remember hearing that they wanted to keep the possibility of interlining open, but my memory could suck, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Chicago has a few at-grade rail intersections, but they're grade-separated from road traffic.In the end it shouldn't be a big deal. Nobody wants to drive on Main St anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 How is METRO, a company that doesn't believe in subway or above ground rail, going to deal with line intersections? Don't tell me all intersections will cross each other at the same level? I remember hearing about this in the past. Something about METRO planing to have the first same level crossing urban rail in the world. This would not be something to brag about. Never stop amazing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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