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Comment on It’s Official: Streetcar will use Vine Street by Travis Estell

Travis Estell — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:46:10 +0000

Vine Street seemed like the best option all along. With the West Clifton alternative, the only option for future expansion would have been to continue north on Clifton Ave, and possibly turn west and head to Northside. I think an OTR-to-Northside spur along that route would actually be successful, but it wasn’t the best choice for the initial phase.

Also, Clifton Heights could be served by an east-west route traveling west on Taft/Calhoun and east on McMillian. That line could stretch from Fairview to East Walnut Hills and intersect with the Vine Street line to create a major transfer point near University Plaza.

Comment on Transit 101: Streetcars and Interurbans by metro | cincinnati : Transit 101: Heavy Rail and Light Rail

metro | cincinnati : Transit 101: Heavy Rail and Light Rail — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:34:27 +0000

[...] the first installment of this series, we explored the history and technology of streetcars and interurbans, modes of rail transit that are characterized by relatively light passenger capacities that often [...]

Comment on COAST Doesn’t Get It: Transit-Oriented Development is Real by cinplify.com

cinplify.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:41:23 +0000

COAST Doesn’t Get It: Transit-Oriented Development is Real…

In their latest poorly-researched attack piece, the anti-rail group COAST claims that high speed rail will destroy our residential property values and that transit-oriented development is a myth. However, the article is based purely on anecdotes and he…

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Comment on COAST Doesn’t Get It: Transit-Oriented Development is Real by 5chw4r7z

5chw4r7z — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:13:33 +0000

One woman claims the value of her home has been wiped out during the worst world wide economic implosion since the great Depression.
Imagine that.

Comment on Final Approval by kinnemf

kinnemf — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:36:07 +0000

I like your project and am really blown away by the level of thought and detail put into it. As a resident of Cincinnati it is refreshing and inspiring to see such a bold vision for our city’s transit system. However as you say the question now is “where do we go from here?”

Obviously the streetcar is an important first step to reintroduce the city to transit and build momentum for transit advocates. The only caveat being that the streetcar must reach Clifton in the first phase, otherwise it runs the risk of becoming an underutilized local circulator like the ill fated Detroit people mover. However, the streetcar must not be seen as an end unto itself but as the first step towards a better transit network.

Ideally the next step would be a regional subway and elevated rail or at the very least light rail network like the one you have outlined. However given the cost sensitivity of local residents and the utter rejection of the metro moves initiative I think such a system is quite a ways off. It seems to me that the city would be more likely to support a less costly alternative.

Bus rapid transit has the capacity to be that alternative. If it were designed to run on its own right of way, use clearly marked level boarding stations, and pay before you board or proof of payment systems it could drastically improve transit opportunities at a much lower cost than a light or heavy rail system. In addition the BRT right of ways and stations could be designed for compatibility with future light or heavy rail upgrades.

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your passion for improving our city.