cspwal Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Funny the trains were running all the way through at rush hour - considering I've started taking the purple at rush hour.And which turning lane were you talking about? All the ones I can think of are either protected lefts (so the train won't be going) or lanes on the tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I noticed the turning lane at Smith and Capitol. And I noticed people turning in front of the train a few streets before that as well, as if they are either afraid to turn on the tracks or they are confused how the turning lane works. And thanks for letting me know they are running the trains thru rush hr, I've just never seen them go past Main during that time. Not saying they don't run at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yeah they go hide underneath the bridge after dropping people off at the theatre district station - that way the frequency stays right or something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm curious as to why there is a turning lane next to both of these lines downtown. Like isn't that asking for an accident to happen? I totally get having the turning lane on the tracks which is cool but not next to the tracks. Am I missing something here? And I also noticed that during rush hour the purple and green line don't run trains all the way through. I wonder if there is fear of a collision. Yeah I've noticed that on the new line, it does look risky. But there are intersections just like that on Fannin street on the red line in-between wheeler and museum district stations (fannin and Binz). I'm not sure if cars are legally allowed to turn left on the lane next to the line on fannin, but regardless I see cars turn left all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The stations at UH always seem to have people waiting... which is a good thing. My daughter is a sophomore there in a dorm and she said the kids all use it to get to downtown/midtown as it saves them so much $$$ on parking and uber. I went to the UH football game last Saturday and our tailgate spot is adjacent to the "Robertson Stadium" stop. I was impressed by how many people appeared to be using the rail to get to the game. My tailgate group has decided that we're all going to get hotel rooms downtown and ride the rail to the game on Halloween (Vanderbilt game). Good times ahead! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yeah I've noticed that on the new line, it does look risky. But there are intersections just like that on Fannin street on the red line in-between wheeler and museum district stations (fannin and Binz). I'm not sure if cars are legally allowed to turn left on the lane next to the line on fannin, but regardless I see cars turn left all the time.You know I just barely noticed that yesterday in the Museum District. I think it comes down to just being aware of where you are. Turning left when the train in going both directions isn't allowed but it makes sense that if a train is going the same direction as traffic, then it comes down to just making sure a train isn't coming before turning. Overall that's just my guess. I'm going to contact Metro and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The Green and Purple lines run on regular traffic lanes downtown - they're not even dedicated right turn lanes (though as someone who routinely turns right off of Rusk I kinda wish they were) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Taylor Swift is in town and some parking spots around Minute Maid are going for $80. Crazy. I wonder if there will be any more riders on the new light rail tonight or if people will just pay more for parking? I think a combination of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I don't think a lot of ppl have caught on to the whole "take the tram to the game" idea yet. On weekends, you can park at the end of the green/purple line on rusk for free. I did it this past weekend and we were the only car that stopped there. Paid $7 round trip for rail tickets where as some people paid $40 to park a few blocks away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 The Green and Purple lines run on regular traffic lanes downtown - they're not even dedicated right turn lanes (though as someone who routinely turns right off of Rusk I kinda wish they were)I thought the dedicated turning lane was on the tracks themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I don't think a lot of ppl have caught on to the whole "take the tram to the game" idea yet. On weekends, you can park at the end of the green/purple line on rusk for free. I did it this past weekend and we were the only car that stopped there.Paid $7 round trip for rail tickets where as some people paid $40 to park a few blocks away. Wouldn't a round trip be $2.50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ok, fine it was $7.50, for three people. I round down. Fight me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ha! Busted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ok, fine it was $7.50, for three people. I round down. Fight me. Looks like that's a generally good idea. According to this some people paid up to $80 to park for Taylor Swift and got broken into to boot. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Taylor-Swift-s-Houston-concert-had-multiple-car-6495814.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Things that should be illegal for $500 Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Things that should be illegal for $500 Alex I think that's what's called a "self punishing sin." I will agree that it is a sin to pay $80 to park to watch a Taylor Swift concert. The penance is paying $80 to park and then watching a Taylor Swift concert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 You best not be talking trash about T.Swift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I think that's what's called a "self punishing sin." I will agree that it is a sin to pay $80 to park to watch a Taylor Swift concert. The penance is paying $80 to park and then watching a Taylor Swift concert. and then there's this... http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Taylor-Swift-s-Houston-concert-had-multiple-car-6495814.php Taylor Swift's Houston concert had multiple car break-ins despite high-priced parking After paying as much as $80 to park... Moreno's vehicle was parked in the 2400 block of Lamar and, when he and a friend returned to it about 11 p.m. Wednesday, they found the rear passenger window broken. Houston Police Department spokesman Keese Smith said two incidents were reported at a lot in the 2100 block of Lamar, but other incidents may have gone unreported because the drivers didn't want to wait to talk to an officer at the already-late hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Maybe it's the rain (it's not) but this was the first time I rode the purple line without the tram uttering the same ear-shattering noise of a squealing pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 "tram".. still can't get over that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I like "tram"..... Plus I am really excited to see so many students taking the tram around the city. Plus there are so many more people walking around after hours downtown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The fate inspectors are out in full force these past few days. I talked to one of them asking if they're gonna double stack the trams for the Purple Line. He said he'd talk to a rail attendant, but they're gonna have to do an investigation into how many people are paying.Obviously, I understand he's not a key figure in deciding these things, but it's good to know that he listened and didn't just brush me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The fate inspectors are out in full force these past few days. I talked to one of them asking if they're gonna double stack the trams for the Purple Line. He said he'd talk to a rail attendant, but they're gonna have to do an investigation into how many people are paying.Obviously, I understand he's not a key figure in deciding these things, but it's good to know that he listened and didn't just brush me off. "Fate inspectors being out in full force" sounds like a dystopian science fiction novel in which all of humanity rides the light rail and are randomly selected to participate in a Thunderdome-esque competition (Red, Purple and Green enter, one man leaves). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You know I'm gonna leave it like that now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdotwill84 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://urbanedge.blogs.rice.edu/2015/09/22/why-car-crazy-cities-are-now-riding-the-rails/#.VgKvw9JVhBe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 While buses are more flexible, a bus rapid transit line on a separate right-of-way costs almost as much as a light rail line I'd like a source for this, but if it's true then it's kinda hilarious that the Post Oak BRT line is going in rather than the Uptown Light Rail line if they cost around the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'd like a source for this, but if it's true then it's kinda hilarious that the Post Oak BRT line is going in rather than the Uptown Light Rail line if they cost around the same. I guess it depends on your definition of "almost". ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 You better believe that's a double stacked team they're testing on the Purple Line. Noooo it's rotated ugh sorry on mobile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I want to see a triple stacked train just driving through. Or the steam locomotive in front of minute maid pulling some cars down main streetIf they're double stacking the trains that means they have good ridership right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Double stack was the plan all along just had to wait for cars from CAF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yeah that's what I figured. They've been testing single trams along the purple all this past month, but this is the first double stacked I've seen since they first opened. This one was probably a new order since it had plastic wrap all over it It's packed during peak times on the purple line from all the UH students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I rode a double stacked train to the UH vs TX State game last weekend so I think that they are beyond testing them. Or maybe I was the lab rat. Wait.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I guess they must be doing it for the UH games then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 UH and METRO are pushing the rail big time for this Thursday's game vs. SMU. Rumor is if you wear RED you can ride for free. Not sure if it is true. Night classes and student parking will make this game's parking situation a cluster. Even though I have a parking pass, I plan on riding the rail from downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 If you park at the Western terminus of the Purple/Green line on the street on Rusk, or on Bagby, after a certain time I think it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Downtown metered parking is free after 6 pm Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday. However, beware of the red "commercial zone" meters, which are monitored 24/7 and a VERY expensive ticket, some spaces that have small signs indicating that they're for emergency vehicles only (also 24/7, plus they're an expensive ticket and a tow), and the valet zones (from which you car will also be moved, be it by some kid who you give the keys to park your car who knows where for X bucks or by Bubba the tow truck driver). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeah I always pay attention for that. The spaces in talking about are south of the first station, before the ramps into the Theater Distrixt Parking garages. They fill up quick, but man if it doesn't feel great only paying $10 round trip for four of us to go see the Astros, rather than paying $40 for parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Pic of construction progress... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 This will be delayed for a few more months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestUdweller Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 This will be delayed for a few more months. ..? Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Article on chron I believe. On mobile but will try to find it later. I'm not one to post fresh hot takes based on my opinion, but I'll try to find the source within a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
102IAHexpress Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Scathing article in today's chronicle regarding the latest harrisburg rail overpass delay. Article is on Houstonchronicle.com not chron.com. The writer called it a nightmare. People are quoted as saying they want to leave their neighborhood. A board member admitted it was not managed well. Hate to say it but this portion of the line is a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Scathing article in today's chronicle regarding the latest harrisburg rail overpass delay. Article is on Houstonchronicle.com not chron.com. The writer called it a nightmare. People are quoted as saying they want to leave their neighborhood. A board member admitted it was not managed well. Hate to say it but this portion of the line is a disaster. Here's the link: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/Harrisburg-rail-overpass-delayed-again-6816286.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 the whole line is a mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdotwill84 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I despise Metro........now build us more rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Pics from today... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 They should have gotten Skyhouse's general contractor to put this up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Sounds like they got the contractor that worked on the Woodlands Parkway widening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Wow this is gonna be a nice addition to the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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