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...
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