Slick Vik Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Metro-to-add-fare-enforcement-to-rail-line-4473831.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Lousy. I'm tired of the police detentions to check my papers when I'm de-boarding and trying to walk to my destination. They should have installed turnstiles from the start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Lousy. I'm tired of the police detentions to check my papers when I'm de-boarding and trying to walk to my destination. They should have installed turnstiles from the start.Was a reason given when the line was constructed for not putting in turnstiles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I never heard one, but I'm assuming they thought it was pointless on a light rail line since people can just walk around. But it would make enforcement so much easier. It'd be a cinch for Metro Police to spot violators on camera and dispatch officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dual topics merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Got this press release today. If anyone goes, be sure to post pictures! ALL ABOARD FOR SATURDAY RAIL ROLL-OUTMETRO is inviting the public to get on board for the Saturday, Dec. 21 grand opening of the new 5.3-mile North/Red Line! Riding the train will be free all day as part of the grand opening celebration taking place at Moody Park. Festivities at the park include acts like A.B.Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia King All Starz, Mango Punch, Fama and special guest Tamar Davis. The free event will also feature booths with food from north-side vendors and activities for children (like 80,000 pounds of snow) - from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. Click here for the lineup.Moody Park (3725 Fulton Street) is located right off the Red Line and has its own stop, Moody Park station. Party patrons can hop on board any of METRO's 24 stations and make tracks for the celebration.Prior to the Moody Park celebration, there will be a 10 AM photo opportunity when Congressman Gene Green, METRO Chairman Gilbert Garcia and others, board the first southbound train from Northline Transit Center/HCC (8001 Fulton).The UHD campus will host an additional commemorative event beginning at 1:30 PM Saturday for a gathering of select guests including community leaders and dignitaries. UHD President Bill Flores and METRO Board Chairman Gilbert Garcia will welcome guests who will board a specially decorated "Polar Express" train traveling to Moody Park for the celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Great news .... looking forward to the next 2 lines opening in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Good news and the buses used on that route can be utilized elsewhere. It was under budget, and ahead of schedule. I wonder if Mr. Culberson will be there for the opening? He is probably scared to park his Mercedes Benz in that area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 It's also completely messed up traffic in the area, since you can't go East or West except at a few cross streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 It's also completely messed up traffic in the area, since you can't go East or West except at a few cross streets. There shouldn't be much traffic any more. Everyone's riding the train! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 There has been positive feedback so far. My sister works in the TMC and said she will ride to work everyday. That will save her money on gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Rain killed the party. Still good news thoughIt's also completely messed up traffic in the area, since you can't go East or West except at a few cross streets.lol you highly exaggerate this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Rain killed the party. Still good news thoughlol you highly exaggerate this My personal experience is that the rail makes it very difficult to get from West of Main/Fulton where we live, to East of Main/Fulton, where my in-laws live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 My personal experience is that the rail makes it very difficult to get from West of Main/Fulton where we live, to East of Main/Fulton, where my in-laws live.Have you driven east of Fulton in the two days of operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Have you driven east of Fulton in the two days of operation? No, but it's not like they have unblocked any of the streets by removing the rails or the barriers that were built previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 My personal experience is that the rail makes it very difficult to get from West of Main/Fulton where we live, to East of Main/Fulton, where my in-laws live.Again... HIGHLY, ridiculously exaggerated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Again... HIGHLY, ridiculously exaggerated.No, it's not. I find it an utter pain now to take trips that were formerly very easy. You may not find that to be true. That's why I said it was my personal experience. I will say that the more difficult route is East to West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Pretty much a maximum of 4 blocks out of one's way. I guess your pain threshold is pretty low. ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 No, it's not. I find it an utter pain now to take trips that were formerly very easy. You may not find that to be true. That's why I said it was my personal experience. I will say that the more difficult route is East to West. Utter pain? Hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Utter pain? Hahahaha Obviously you don't drive that way, nor need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Again... HIGHLY, ridiculously exaggerated. Kind of like how the Pierce Elevated is considered a "barrier" by some. Also highly, ridiculously exaggerated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) In the case of the Pierce Elevated, there ARE no cross streets blocked. What's silly is how some consider Pierce a barrier (more of perception) than the light rail (which actually DOES block streets, not to mention pedestrian crossings). Of course, if you're firmly an entrenched in an anti-freeway/pro-light rail mindset, logic takes a backseat. Edited December 23, 2013 by IronTiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Obviously you don't drive that way, nor need to. I'm actually in that area pretty frequently. Are you?Kind of like how the Pierce Elevated is considered a "barrier" by some. Also highly, ridiculously exaggerated. It is a barrier. Not exaggerated at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 In the case of the Pierce Elevated, there ARE no cross streets blocked. What's silly is how some consider Pierce a barrier (more of perception) than the light rail (which actually DOES block streets, not to mention pedestrian crossings). Of course, if you're firmly an entrenched in an anti-freeway/pro-light rail mindset, logic takes a backseat. So a bohemoth 6 lane elevated freeway is not a barrier, but an at grade light rail is. Logic and reason at its best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So a bohemoth 6 lane elevated freeway is not a barrier, but an at grade light rail is. Logic and reason at its best... So how many cross streets were blocked in the creation of the Pierce? And how many were blocked in the creation of the Red Line? Which one blocks more cross streets? Mathematics is logic and reason at it's best.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So how many cross streets were blocked in the creation of the Pierce? And how many were blocked in the creation of the Red Line? Which one blocks more cross streets? Mathematics is logic and reason at it's best.... The Red Line blocks far more streets than the Pierce Elevated. The Light Rail blocks all crossings except at a few select major streets. The Pierce blocks almost no streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So a bohemoth 6 lane elevated freeway is not a barrier, but an at grade light rail is. Logic and reason at its best... The Pierce doesn't prevent anyone from crossing underneath. The Red Line blocks many cross streets, because it's not really at grade - there are curbs on either side to prevent cars from crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So how many cross streets were blocked in the creation of the Pierce? And how many were blocked in the creation of the Red Line? Which one blocks more cross streets? Mathematics is logic and reason at it's best.... How much activity will take place where the red line is as opposed to under the pierce elevated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Vik Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The Pierce doesn't prevent anyone from crossing underneath. The Red Line blocks many cross streets, because it's not really at grade - there are curbs on either side to prevent cars from crossing. I've driven the route of the red line and not had any of the problems you claim to have. The Pierce doesn't prevent anyone from crossing underneath, but other than to and from the Greyhound station, it's rare to see a soul crossing underneath it, day or night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I've driven the route of the red line and not had any of the problems you claim to have. The Pierce doesn't prevent anyone from crossing underneath, but other than to and from the Greyhound station, it's rare to see a soul crossing underneath it, day or night. So, you've never see a car cross under the Pierce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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