Slick Vik Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Any news on trolleys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Any news on trolleys? Apparently they had been deteriorating for years prior track and cars until Ike completely ruined the tracks, and funds were secured last summer. It looks like from previous articles that they do intend on getting them back up and running, just no timetable yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Apparently they had been deteriorating for years prior track and cars until Ike completely ruined the tracks, and funds were secured last summer. It looks like from previous articles that they do intend on getting them back up and running, just no timetable yet.It must be certain areas because a lot of the tracks look good, maybe the trolleys themselves were damaged as well? It's true that Ike kind of gave a reason to leave them alone until funding came though. I wonder if they can time them to match the opening of the intermodal station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yeah, the cars were also damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My understanding is that the tracks need to be cleaned, as a lot of debris washed/fell into them over the past years following Ike. That and there are undoubtedly some repairs needed. I keep hearing that they will return but they are not a high priority project at this time. Island Transit is also working on getting buses to the I-45 Metro Stop/Park-and-ride near Victory Lakes. Personally they should do that and also run a shuttle to Downtown Houston Fri-Sun to help people avoid the hassle of driving down to the isle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What would be better is an HOV or transit dedicated lane over the causeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 ^I guess? Traffic isn't ever bad enough for that (except for peak hours for Spring Break/4th etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) It looks like they're ready to resume construction of the new transit center on the island: http://www.galvestondailynews.com/news/local_news/article_04d754ea-9150-11e3-8228-0017a43b2370.html However, it won't start until this coming June...Hopefully Megabus, Starline, and Amtrak Eagle will all be ready to return to G-Town along with the rail service... Amtrak Texas Eagle stops in San Antonio. What is Starline? Also can you give some more details can't read much of the article without being a subscriber. Edited February 27, 2014 by Slick Vik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Amtrak Texas Eagle stops in San Antonio. What is Starline? Also can you give some more details can't read much of the article without being a subscriber. No, no, no...I'm not talking about the Amtrak train, @Slick.Vik, I'm speaking of the provided bus service to Galveston that it has...and NO, I'm not a subscriber of that online newspaper, but I heard about this news on the transit center, via The Swamplot...I somewhat wish that I did...it just popped up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 No, no, no...I'm not talking about the Amtrak train, @Slick.Vik, I'm speaking of the provided bus service to Galveston that it has...and NO, I'm not a subscriber of that online newspaper, but I heard about this news on the transit center, via The Swamplot...I somewhat wish that I did...it just popped up... What is Starline? I know the bus service goes up to around league city now, that would be cool if they expanded it to bay area where people could switch to metro if they needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 What is Starline? I know the bus service goes up to around league city now, that would be cool if they expanded it to bay area where people could switch to metro if they needed to. It's a new express bus service like Greyhound and Megabus...and somewhat, a successor to Kerrville's Service...so far, the only route that is available is to Bryan/College Station from Downtown. Just recently, they added a stop near the Cypress/Fairfield area. On Facebook, they informed me that since Galveston's building the transit center...they're actually looking into adding that route. From what I've read, it looks like Starline in the near future will expand to Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Texarkana, Temple/Killeen, Waco, and most of the Texas towns especially in the eastern half of the state...but don't take my word for it. Here's the link to Starline's Bus Service: http://www.travelstarline.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 It's a new express bus service like Greyhound and Megabus...and somewhat, a successor to Kerrville's Service...so far, the only route that is available is to Bryan/College Station from Downtown. Just recently, they added a stop near the Cypress/Fairfield area. On Facebook, they informed me that since Galveston's building the transit center...they're actually looking into adding that route.From what I've read, it looks like Starline in the near future will expand to Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Texarkana, Temple/Killeen, Waco, and most of the Texas towns especially in the eastern half of the state...but don't take my word for it.Here's the link to Starline's Bus Service:http://www.travelstarline.comCorpus Christi would be interesting to see how their rates compare to greyhound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) I was proven 'right'...looks like they'll have this thing built by January--uh-oh...look out, they're almost ready to continue... http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000062632 "...the settlement between the Port of Galveston and Allen Flores, the owner of the Fadden Building, which is adjacent to the site of the terminal, was approved on May 29, but Turner Construction still has not fully resumed work on the terminal.'They have been slow to re-mobilize,' Carrara said, explaining that Turner must complete stabilization of the Fadden Building before work on the terminal can resume. 'It would be really good if they were completed by the end of the year so that Island Transit can move in there, and out of 20th Street (terminal) and out of the way of the Market Street construction. I have to say I’m not optimistic at this point that that will happen.'..." Edited July 27, 2014 by emanthehouseboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Great news...pretty soon, some of us that can't drive to the island will get to take a bus to Galveston--Megabus...are you ready????  SOURCE: http://guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000066225  "...Carrara notified the committee that Turner Construction 'is finally moving forward with the (Terminal) project,' stating the company brought in a new concrete subcontractor. The erection of the precast structure is expected to take place in March 2015, said Carrara. 'Things will move rapidly from that point on,' he stated. 'They’re targeting a July completion date.'..." Edited December 19, 2014 by emanthehouseboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Great news...pretty soon, some of us that can't drive to the island will get to take a bus to Galveston--Megabus...are you ready???? SOURCE: http://guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000066225 "...Carrara notified the committee that Turner Construction 'is finally moving forward with the (Terminal) project,' stating the company brought in a new concrete subcontractor. The erection of the precast structure is expected to take place in March 2015, said Carrara. 'Things will move rapidly from that point on,' he stated. 'They’re targeting a July completion date.'..." Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Opening in August Opening in August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 The Transit Terminal should be opening soon! Walked by and took some pics today.  Galveston Transit Termimal by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr  Galveston Transit Termimal by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 How are the trolleys coming along? Any date on when those will return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 How are the trolleys coming along? Any date on when those will return? They'll make a comeback in 2017 and make a stop at the Transit Terminal. I haven't seen any work yet to repair the trolley tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well that's neat, do the tracks need a complete overhaul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Opening day for the bus depot: End of this month  "The city’s new downtown parking garage and bus terminal could be open by the end of the month. Port Director Michael Mierzwa said Monday only a few pieces left to complete on the terminal, including the installation of an awning and of decorative metal panels on the side of the building." SOURCE: http://www.galvnews.com/news/article_6d6ec1a5-69c9-5b31-ac68-c4db924121a1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Great news! Getting to and from the island without a car is happening! Mayor Yarbrough told the audience that the City of Galveston is striving to be Galveston Proud! The new Transportation Terminal is open.The fixed route trolley service is coming back and there will be new amenities along the route. Rubber tire trolley buses will also be deployed to compliment the fixed route service and provide new connections in the city. SOURCE: http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000074755 ...and if that isn't enough get this: The Texas City City Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the re-establishment of bus service between Galveston and Houston. The resolution supports a partnership between Texas City, Galveston, and Galveston County to pursue funding for an intercity bus service between Galveston, Texas City and Houston METRO’s Bay Area Park & Ride. The initial commitment for Texas City is $20,000 for two years. SOURCE: http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000074740 I have a feeling that Galveston's tourism is gonna explode--with hope that Megabus will be ready to return... Edited January 23, 2016 by emanthehouseboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanthehouseboy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 ATTENTION!!: Transit terminal opens tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 pm!!! Megabus, Greyhound, other regional buses--are you ready??? I know Island Transit is... Â http://cityofgalveston.org/393/Transportation (via, City of Galveston's website) Â https://www.facebook.com/events/554950368003838/554950374670504/ (via their Facebook page) Â 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It'd be easier for me to travel from Austin to Galveston, I hope Megabus returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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