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re: Consulting proposals sought for two Baton Rouge area passenger rail stations
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:45 am to LSUBoo
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:45 am to LSUBoo
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LSUBoo
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In theory it would take the same tracks that parallel Airline through the AP. No reason there couldn't be local trains that stop at Highland Rd. by Blue Bayou, in Prairieville, in Gonzalez, and other spots closer to NOLA in addition to express trains that go BR to NOLA non-stop.
I agree completely with what you're saying. However I'm wishing it were connected in LP or South BR. Highland Road's current traffic issues would be compounded in a major way during morning & afternoon rush by a terminal being placed there. I'd also imagine the environmental impact studies in what is a generally fairly low-lying area near there would make it difficult.
Again though my interest would be to somehow enable LP to utilize the concept and not just EBR/AP.
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:57 am to GFunk
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Again though my interest would be to somehow enable LP to utilize the concept and not just EBR/AP
Consider this a first step. BR/NOLA is the first line that would be put in with stops in Mid City BR, Hospital District, Blue Bayou, Gonzales, LaPlace, MSY, Zephyr, and the NOLA CBD.
In the future, this line could extend from NOLA out to Biloxi and beyond heading east or link Houston and the Texas Triangle in the West. There could even be an eventual line from BR to Hammond and from Hammond to NOLA by way of the tracks along I-55.
Just see this as the first step.
If I had to guess, the portion between MSY and NOLA CBD will see plenty of traffic, but the stations in BR will not.
To make the BR train system work, there has to be a streetcar line connecting the commuter train to the downtown/LSU streetcar, and an extension of either line to take passengers to BTR. Such a line to BTR could easily add a stop or shuttle to Southern.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:24 am to kingbob
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o make the BR train system work, there has to be a streetcar line connecting the commuter train to the downtown/LSU streetcar,
Or an abundance of ride share cars, which already exists.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:39 am to kingbob
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To make the BR train system work, there has to be a streetcar line connecting the commuter train to the downtown/LSU streetcar, and an extension of either line to take passengers to BTR. Such a line to BTR could easily add a stop or shuttle to Southern.
Well, the same line that would stop in Mid-City continues North and forks going over the old bridge to the West and then right by Southern and up Hwy. 61. Would be pretty easy to tie in Exxon, Southern, then an extension to BTR. And if you really want, from BTR bring it back West and pick up the rail line that parallels 19 and hit Baker and Zachary.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:42 am to goofball
Who will ride the train in BR? Dunno.
I can tell you who WON'T.
I can tell you who WON'T.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:43 am to Cosmo
quote:lol yes and vice versa. Have you driven on the intersate between 7am and 9am between the 2 cities?
Are there really that many people commuting BR to NOLA?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:45 am to goofball
This is a great use of tax payer money.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:47 am to goofball
Can't close the Washington St exit, but we're gonna put in a rail line.
frick these politicians.
frick these politicians.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:52 am to LSUBoo
quote:which means the dindus will get on the trains and cause a mess cause they dont have anything better to do.
Well, the same line that would stop in Mid-City continues North and forks going over the old bridge to the West and then right by Southern and up Hwy. 61. Would be pretty easy to tie in Exxon, Southern, then an extension to BTR. And if you really want, from BTR bring it back West and pick up the rail line that parallels 19 and hit Baker and Zachary.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:45 pm to CarRamrod
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lol yes and vice versa. Have you driven on the intersate between 7am and 9am between the 2 cities?
You think all those cars are people commuting?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:46 pm to CarRamrod
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which means the dindus will get on the trains and cause a mess cause they dont have anything better to do.
It's not going to be free... make it cash-free plastic only as well and that will reduce this a lot.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:48 pm to LSUBoo
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make it cash-free plastic only as well and that will reduce this a lot
Thats racist
Banks and credit cards discriminate against black people or so ive been told
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:50 pm to Cosmo
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Thats racist
Nah, it's for the safety of the conductors. No cash on hand makes them a lesser target for theft.
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