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The Metairie Road train
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:33 am
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:33 am
Why haven’t they built a bridge that goes over Metairie Road for the train?
It is a cluster frick every time that train goes by and holds up traffic on that busy two lane road at lunch time.
Just a random thought as I sit here waiting for the train to go by….
It is a cluster frick every time that train goes by and holds up traffic on that busy two lane road at lunch time.
Just a random thought as I sit here waiting for the train to go by….
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:38 am to TigerBR1111
Keeps the riff raff out in orleans parish.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:42 am to TigerBR1111
Thats the price you pay for paying millions to live in old metry
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:45 am to TigerBR1111
Where would you build a bridge and approaches - not much spare land in that area?
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:47 am to TigerBR1111
The train bridges in NOLA keep the train at normal elevation. The cars go sub surface to pass under it.
They haven’t done this because it creates a flooding problem. Check out the Marconi underpass after a big shower.
They haven’t done this because it creates a flooding problem. Check out the Marconi underpass after a big shower.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:51 am to TigerBR1111
Money.
But also because the businesses at that location would fight this project politically.
But that problem has been around for many decades. One guy (Barkerding) was annoyed over excessive delays and parked his old car over the track and walked away. Turned into a mess and he got charged. The RR was not thrilled over the publicity showing that they were violating the time and length limits. The new DA (Mamoulides) did a nol pros and the driver was something of a folk hero for a while. Was a fun event for the rest of us.
But also because the businesses at that location would fight this project politically.
But that problem has been around for many decades. One guy (Barkerding) was annoyed over excessive delays and parked his old car over the track and walked away. Turned into a mess and he got charged. The RR was not thrilled over the publicity showing that they were violating the time and length limits. The new DA (Mamoulides) did a nol pros and the driver was something of a folk hero for a while. Was a fun event for the rest of us.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:01 pm to TigerBR1111
It used to bother me. Now i have the traffic cameras saved on my phone before crossing there or at central I'll check my phone for a train. Then if there is one i adjust my route.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:11 pm to TigerBR1111
People that live in old Metairie clearly like being inconvenienced
Apparently, it’s a thing
Apparently, it’s a thing
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:17 pm to Napoleon
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Now i have the traffic cameras saved on my phone before crossing there or at central I'll check my phone for a train
Link? That may help Mrs. Viking. She crosses at Little Farms multiple times per day.
Thanks, Sir
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:18 pm to TigerBR1111
You get what you vote for
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:23 pm to TigerBR1111
quote:
Why haven’t they built a bridge that goes over Metairie Road for the train?
You've watched too many episodes of "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeanie".
Bridges don't just magically appear if someone wiggles their nose or crosses their arms and bobs their head.
You're talking a years long project needing to acquire the amount of land needed, relocation of businesses and that is before the construction can even begin.
You think that train is a PITA, think about how much inconvenience that type construction will offer the public.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:25 pm to Screaming Viking
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Link? That may help Mrs. Viking. She crosses at Little Farms multiple times per day. Thanks, Sir
Someone ought to develop a real-time traffic app with realtime alerts like bridge and train closures when even Waze is too slow.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:38 pm to Screaming Viking
https://www.jeffparish.gov/676/Rail-Cameras
or download the phone app
Move Metairie Tracking Forward is a first-of-its-kind app that provides real-time information about trains in Metairie! With a simple approach and innovative technology, our app provides users quick notice of train traffic to help you plan ahead, avoid delays, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Download the app to receive:
Advanced notice of trains approaching Metairie Road
Estimated time until trains arrive at the Metairie Road crossing
Alerts on the direction of train travel
Estimated time until the train crossing is clear
Live camera view of the railroad crossing.
or download the phone app
Move Metairie Tracking Forward is a first-of-its-kind app that provides real-time information about trains in Metairie! With a simple approach and innovative technology, our app provides users quick notice of train traffic to help you plan ahead, avoid delays, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Download the app to receive:
Advanced notice of trains approaching Metairie Road
Estimated time until trains arrive at the Metairie Road crossing
Alerts on the direction of train travel
Estimated time until the train crossing is clear
Live camera view of the railroad crossing.
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 12:46 pm to Tarps99
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Someone ought to develop a real-time traffic app with realtime alerts like bridge and train closures
They supposedly have one for the Old Metairie crossings.
The main complaint I see is not the trains crossing, it’s when they stop and sit for long periods of time. Politicians at all levels have tried to make changes, but the railroads can tell them to fck off.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:21 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
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People that live in old Metairie clearly like being inconvenienced
Apparently, it’s a thing
The more money you make, the less you have to worry about to-the-minute deadlines (like a train making you wait) and things of that nature. You make others wait
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:22 pm to TigerBR1111
Let’s complain about something that hasn’t changed in at least 60 years
And of course find a way to blame New Orleans
It is the Metairie way
And of course find a way to blame New Orleans
It is the Metairie way
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:25 pm to gumbo2176
You forgot the years long studies for each of those steps. This state loves some studies.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 1:35 pm to holmesbr
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You forgot the years long studies for each of those steps. This state loves some studies.
Yep. Just look no further than Baton Rouge with the need for a 2nd bridge over the Miss. River. How many years of studies have already been done and still no bridge?
Posted on 5/5/25 at 2:11 pm to TigerBR1111
Dlt
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 5:38 pm
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