Bus Shelters: Time to Grow up Jacksonville

[archiphreak]

Jason,
    That's great.  I was going to play with it some more in Sketch-up myself.  The signage should be an integral part of the structure though, not separated from it.  Otherwise it gives an "after thought" feeling.  Ocklawaha is almost right on the water shedding onto passengers.  The portion of roof that tilts toward the street is so minimal that it wouldn't make that much difference one way or the other.  If it's raining, they'll get wet one way or the other.  There wouldn't be a sheet of water pouring down upon them, so it's a moot point.  Pretty good graphic.  A little simpler than my sketch, but I like it.

[Jason]

I realised after I created the image in Sketch-Up that i didn't quite get the exact model your sketch shows.

I'm going to be working on a few more ideas over the next couple days.  I wonder if it would be a good idea to compile the images and send them over to the city?

[thelakelander]

I think it would be a great idea to work up some concepts and send them over to our council members.  This seems like the perfect opportunity to show examples of how we can demand quality in our communities before they make their ultimate decision on the shelter issue.

[Jason]

Let's get to it!

Anyone interested in modeling their own bus stops in Sketch-Up just download it here: http://sketchup.google.com/

It very easy to learn to use and you'll have automatic full access to the "3D Warehouse" community where you'll find thousands of other models that people are sharing with the world.

If you don't care to give Sketch-up a shot then post your sketches here and I or someone else can take the ideas and turn them into 3D renderings.

Let's post everything we come up with in this thread.  How much time should we alot to give everyone ample time to share before this gets sent over?  2 weeks from today sound good?

[thelakelander]

Let's post everything we come up with in this thread.  How much time should we alot to give everyone ample time to share before this gets sent over?  2 weeks from today sound good?

Everything depends on when the council decides to vote on the issue.  Whatever is posted here probably needs to be sent a few weeks before then.

[Jason]

Makes sence.  That may give everyone more time to come up with ideas bacause we all know how fast the city moves...