A reminder that "light rail" (as a concept) and "The Light Rail" (that we have) are not synonymousMatt3989 t1_j46lrpd wrote
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> EDIT: although I think you have to go underground and not elevated for Edmondson Ave west of the MARC station, so I forgot about that
My opinion has always been that the Highway to Nowhere portion should be used for a Cut and Cover 'transit hub' station near the Marc Station, then use a TIF to attract a National Chain grocery store there.
After that, underground until you hit the service road in Leakin Park and Franklintown Road, then you can run a surface Train to the 70 terminus/SS Admin. It cuts off the southern portion of Leakin and divides wildlife which is unfortunate, but if that's the cost compromise it takes for useful mass transit I think it's worth it.
Ideally it would remain underground through the Village and then turn North to the SS Admin.
gaiusjuliusweezer OP t1_j46n32d wrote
Based on this, there is little appetite for the SSA/CMS route as it’s mostly telework now https://www.rtpcorridors.com/images/documents/Appendix%20C%20-%20Public%20Engagement%20Technical%20Report%202022-12-20%20FINAL.pdf
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