Monorail Discussion

meku · February 18th, 2012, 03:53 PM

I've always wondered how much would it cost to add a mid-point station.

LCIII · February 18th, 2012, 05:12 PM

It's a tourist trap not public transit.

Rogue Linguist · February 19th, 2012, 05:48 AM

How about a subway extension through Belltown, with a stop in Belltown, on its way north through Queen Anne and Interbay to Ballard? I like that idea.

Doomgoggles · February 20th, 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Linguist

How about a subway extension through Belltown, with a stop in Belltown, on its way north through Queen Anne and Interbay to Ballard? I like that idea.

You mean like this?

mhays · February 20th, 2012, 06:14 AM

I like it, but it could have more origin stations, not mostly destinations. Interbay should have two stations to accommodate the two main Magnolia exit points. Ballard can justify stations at maybe Market (south of), 65th (north of), and 80th at least. Also, Belltown might deserve two stations as a "downtown" area, particularly as it grows.

LCIII · February 20th, 2012, 08:42 AM

Can we move the bulk of that conversation to the appropriate thread so as to avoid ANOTHER thread turning into a public transit discussion, particularly when it has no actual connection to the project at all?

Doomgoggles · February 20th, 2012, 10:33 AM

True; Bond, can you move the appropriate posts?

For the record, LCIII: I know the Monorail is a tourist feature, but it has its uses; it is the best way to get to the Seattle Center from downtown currently.

InlandEmpire · February 20th, 2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomgoggles

True; Bond, can you move the appropriate posts?

For the record, LCIII: I know the Monorail is a tourist feature, but it has its uses; it is the best way to get to the Seattle Center from downtown currently.

I kind of agree... it's already there, and I could see it being useful for someone that works downtown and lives in LQA or something to use. A stop midway for Belltown residents would have been kind of cool.

BoulderGrad · February 20th, 2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by InlandEmpire

I kind of agree... it's already there, and I could see it being useful for someone that works downtown and lives in LQA or something to use. A stop midway for Belltown residents would have been kind of cool.

Used it all the time when I lived in LQA to get downtown. Faster and more reliable than the bus.

Tho I did get tired of people asking "is this the westlake stop?"....

No... its the next one...

mSeattle · February 24th, 2012, 02:59 AM

What they need is a hedge fund manager who's a monorail fan and can put their own money and their friend's money in a take-over. Then their tasks should be:

1) re un-pinch the pinch at Westlake
2) build real platform station somewhere in that area
3) extend guide-way north to Crown Hill, perhaps skirting the Seattle Center
4) extend guide-way south to Georgetown/Boeing.
5) get new trains.

LCIII · February 24th, 2012, 04:01 AM

Dreams- nothing more, nothing less.

CrazyAboutCities · February 24th, 2012, 05:36 PM

It would be awesome to see monorail to be extended to north/south. I think we should do baby steps such as adding station in Belltown and extend it to Lower Queen Anne (Kidd Valley parking lot could become monorail station) and then extend it again to Pike Place Market/ferry terminal area or stadium district. I think it would get more public supports after we do with baby steps because they will get to see how useful monorail can be.

LCIII · February 24th, 2012, 06:47 PM

But it would cost so much money and the city just doesn't have it. They've already committed to other projects like the Link and the 99 tunnel. They have to see those through before anyone could seriously begin to even look at something like this.

Matt the Engineer · February 24th, 2012, 07:05 PM

I wonder if this could be done privately. The Monorail is one of the few transit systems in the US (world?) that operates at a profit. If the city lets them use it's right-of-way, and add some advertising, maybe the numbers would work out for expansion. They'd have to raise their rates from $1.50 a ticket, but it might be worth it if the thing actually went somewhere.

mSeattle · February 27th, 2012, 11:17 AM

Blurry attempt at a night shot from the monorail.

image hosted on flickr

From the Seattle Monorail by mSeattle, on Flickr

LCIII · February 27th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Does anyone know what the zoning is for the block in that picture? That hideous Bank of America building is beyond ready to die. I wish it would be torn down and some kind of residential over retail space project was built in it's place.

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mSeattle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 807 Likes (Received): 11	What they need is a hedge fund manager who's a monorail fan and can put their own money and their friend's money in a take-over. Then their tasks should be: 1) re un-pinch the pinch at Westlake 2) build real platform station somewhere in that area 3) extend guide-way north to Crown Hill, perhaps skirting the Seattle Center 4) extend guide-way south to Georgetown/Boeing. 5) get new trains. __________________ *Too Much DOUBT - Troy Davis ExecutionYOU are Commander In Chief* of your body. Remember Bradley Manning.**

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February 18th, 2012, 05:12 PM	#2
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,848 Likes (Received): 59	It's a tourist trap not public transit.

February 20th, 2012, 06:14 AM	#5
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,346 Likes (Received): 116	I like it, but it could have more origin stations, not mostly destinations. Interbay should have two stations to accommodate the two main Magnolia exit points. Ballard can justify stations at maybe Market (south of), 65th (north of), and 80th at least. Also, Belltown might deserve two stations as a "downtown" area, particularly as it grows.

February 20th, 2012, 08:42 AM	#6
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,848 Likes (Received): 59	Can we move the bulk of that conversation to the appropriate thread so as to avoid ANOTHER thread turning into a public transit discussion, particularly when it has no actual connection to the project at all?

February 20th, 2012, 10:33 AM	#7
Doomgoggles Unregistered non-user Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle/Kitsap Posts: 738 Likes (Received): 39	True; Bond, can you move the appropriate posts? For the record, LCIII: I know the Monorail is a tourist feature, but it has its uses; it is the best way to get to the Seattle Center from downtown currently.

February 24th, 2012, 04:01 AM	#11
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,848 Likes (Received): 59	Dreams- nothing more, nothing less.

February 24th, 2012, 05:36 PM	#12
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	It would be awesome to see monorail to be extended to north/south. I think we should do baby steps such as adding station in Belltown and extend it to Lower Queen Anne (Kidd Valley parking lot could become monorail station) and then extend it again to Pike Place Market/ferry terminal area or stadium district. I think it would get more public supports after we do with baby steps because they will get to see how useful monorail can be.

February 24th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#13
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,848 Likes (Received): 59	But it would cost so much money and the city just doesn't have it. They've already committed to other projects like the Link and the 99 tunnel. They have to see those through before anyone could seriously begin to even look at something like this.

February 24th, 2012, 07:05 PM	#14
Matt the Engineer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,078 Likes (Received): 88	I wonder if this could be done privately. The Monorail is one of the few transit systems in the US (world?) that operates at a profit. If the city lets them use it's right-of-way, and add some advertising, maybe the numbers would work out for expansion. They'd have to raise their rates from $1.50 a ticket, but it might be worth it if the thing actually went somewhere.

February 27th, 2012, 03:45 PM	#16
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,848 Likes (Received): 59	Does anyone know what the zoning is for the block in that picture? That hideous Bank of America building is beyond ready to die. I wish it would be torn down and some kind of residential over retail space project was built in it's place.