The S-Line: The Key To Urban Economic Revitalization?

Started by Metro Jacksonville, February 22, 2012, 03:02:08 AM

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jaxlongtimer

#75
June 29, 2023, 07:11:48 PM
I think with the Emerald Trail, any other use of the S -line has "sailed" (railed?  ;D). 

Need to look elsewhere for transit paths... I would think there are plenty of good options, but.... we don't have any leaders interested in real transit solutions so no need to lose sleep over taking the S-line off the table.

jcjohnpaint

#76
June 29, 2023, 08:10:39 PM
A rail stop in Phoenix and Myrtle Ave would be transformative. What a pity.

iMarvin

#77
June 29, 2023, 08:56:02 PM
A trail shouldn't stop transit from being built. Atlanta wants to build rail along the Beltline. If you don't want a train to be at grade with the trail, elevate it and do something like the Miami Underline. It's absolutely possible to utilize this corridor for both a trail and train.

marcuscnelson

#78
June 30, 2023, 01:27:15 PM
The only reason to not do rail + trail is a lack of political will to do it. There's not a physical limitation on that line, at least as long as we don't build more things in the way.
So, to the young people fighting in this movement for change, here is my charge: march in the streets, protest, run for school committee or city council or the state legislature. And win. - Ed Markey

thelakelander

#79
June 30, 2023, 01:57:42 PM
Charlotte is a great example of a city that went rail + trail:







"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

iMarvin

#80
September 12, 2023, 03:01:23 PM
Miami just broke ground on the final phase of the Underline. I haven't seen updated numbers on the cost, but a few years ago it was around $100 million for the full 10 miles.

QuoteA groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for the third and final phase of The Underline.

Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder and CEO of Citadel, was scheduled to be in attendance. Griffin donated $5 million towards the project in 2021.

Phase 1 of the Underline is already complete. Phase 2 broke ground in 2021, and is scheduled for completion this year.

Phase 3 is the longest portion yet, running 7.36 miles to the Dadeland South Metrorail station Kiss and Ride Facility.

Features of Phase 3 will include numerous bioswales, green infrastructure, and below ground drainage that will help with stormwater flooding and runoff.

Source: The Next Miami

S-Line would be perfect for something like this.

tufsu1

#81
September 12, 2023, 03:47:57 PM
^ the latest estimate is $120 million - but they have also proposed several overpasses that are not included in that cost
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