Haven’t they had issues with that switch in the past? Maybe it’s a replacement to a more reliabile switch design/type?smh wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:10 pmI see that now. Perhaps it replaces the existing switch?normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:06 pmYes. There is a new crossover in the Pershing intersection and then the existing crossover north of US Station.
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Maybe so! I know these are early design documents, but it would be real nice to see all the channelized right turns along the route removed. Perhaps that's a later iteration of the design.normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:12 pmHaven’t they had issues with that switch in the past? Maybe it’s a replacement to a more reliabile switch design/type?smh wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:10 pmI see that now. Perhaps it replaces the existing switch?normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:06 pm
Yes. There is a new crossover in the Pershing intersection and then the existing crossover north of US Station.
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Yeah I was thinking maybe replacement? Maybe it will switch both ways now so you could run US to UMKC say in case of a downtown problem or event?
Seems Pershing to 27th (NB) and 45th and 47th should run in a dedicated (aka concrete barrier) lane.
Love the removal of HAWK signals.
Seems Pershing to 27th (NB) and 45th and 47th should run in a dedicated (aka concrete barrier) lane.
Love the removal of HAWK signals.
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When the next public comment comes up, PLEASE ASK FOR THIS. They can only take so much of me asking.smh wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:24 pmMaybe so! I know these are early design documents, but it would be real nice to see all the channelized right turns along the route removed. Perhaps that's a later iteration of the design.normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:12 pmHaven’t they had issues with that switch in the past? Maybe it’s a replacement to a more reliabile switch design/type?
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Will do!DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:58 pmWhen the next public comment comes up, PLEASE ASK FOR THIS. They can only take so much of me asking.smh wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:24 pmMaybe so! I know these are early design documents, but it would be real nice to see all the channelized right turns along the route removed. Perhaps that's a later iteration of the design.normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:12 pm
Haven’t they had issues with that switch in the past? Maybe it’s a replacement to a more reliabile switch design/type?
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Shouldn’t there have been an election for a new TDD officer this last election? I don’t remember seeing it in the ballot.
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We were surprised to discover that if the seat is uncontested, no election is required in this case. That's good for ratepayers because the election costs are borne by the district. It would have been on the April ballot, which is something we also learned later (rather than being its own special election like the first one). Such a bizarre law!beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:42 pm Shouldn’t there have been an election for a new TDD officer this last election? I don’t remember seeing it in the ballot.
Obviously people like to have choices in elections, but since the new TDD has no resources yet and those revenue sources haven't been turned on, no one was interested in challenging the two directors with one-year terms.
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Ok, so the two original directors ran again unopposed and “won”. Thanks for clearing up a curious question.DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:44 pmObviously people like to have choices in elections, but since the new TDD has no resources yet and those revenue sources haven't been turned on, no one was interested in challenging the two directors with one-year terms.beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:42 pm Shouldn’t there have been an election for a new TDD officer this last election? I don’t remember seeing it in the ballot.
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It doesn’t pay. The filing fee is $5. There were options in the original election and none of them tried again.beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:53 pmOk, so the two original directors ran again unopposed and “won”. Thanks for clearing up a curious question.DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:44 pmObviously people like to have choices in elections, but since the new TDD has no resources yet and those revenue sources haven't been turned on, no one was interested in challenging the two directors with one-year terms.beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:42 pm Shouldn’t there have been an election for a new TDD officer this last election? I don’t remember seeing it in the ballot.
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When was the filing deadline? How would a person learn when the next seats are up if they wanted to run?DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:56 pmIt doesn’t pay. The filing fee is $5. There were options in the original election and none of them tried again.beautyfromashes wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:53 pmOk, so the two original directors ran again unopposed and “won”. Thanks for clearing up a curious question.
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There hasn't been a post since September. Doesn't exactly feel like transparent governance. Haha
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Not much has actually been happening. Here's the post that's relevant: https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetrail ... =3&theater
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I assume the notice was posted only in the Daily Record or something like that. Would be nice if next December there was at least an announcement on facebook. But I get that there really isn't any work going on at this point.DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:22 pmNot much has actually been happening. Here's the post that's relevant: https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetrail ... =3&theater
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Draft Environmental Assessment document is available: http://kcstreetcar.org/about-streetcar/ ... extension/
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What would need to happen in order to shut down main to cars and only allow cross traffic every few blocks. I know it’s unlikely, but what steps would need to be taken
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With the rise of autonomous cars it might be easier to redirect traffic away
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Truman to 12th is the most likely segment, but if Cordish wants to shut Walnut for their lid that doesn't really help.
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No shutting down walnut.
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why would cordish want to shut down walnut when they're already so good at shutting down grand? /s