Comments on: 2045 Seattle Will Be on Komo 4 News at 4pm and 5pm! http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:25:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: 2045 Seattle Says Build Our Monorail » Taking a Moment to Look Back Before Moving Forward http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-297 2045 Seattle Says Build Our Monorail » Taking a Moment to Look Back Before Moving Forward Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:57:41 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-297 [...] We sent letters to our representatives. We called the Kirkland Chamber of OnTrack the mock organization they were on KUOW. We got news stories on Q13 Fox and Komo 4 News. We managed to get quotes and comments and letters in the Seattle Times and Seattle P-I. The Stranger called us idealists. [...] [...] We sent letters to our representatives. We called the Kirkland Chamber of OnTrack the mock organization they were on KUOW. We got news stories on Q13 Fox and Komo 4 News. We managed to get quotes and comments and letters in the Seattle Times and Seattle P-I. The Stranger called us idealists. [...]

]]> By: Rob K http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-75 Rob K Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:34:28 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-75 Oops, there was a better link to the elevated that I just was clued in to. Paul Dorpat had a short discussion a couple of weeks ago. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw08072005/nowandthen.html Oops, there was a better link to the elevated that I just was clued in to. Paul Dorpat had a short discussion a couple of weeks ago.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw08072005/nowandthen.html

]]> By: Rob K http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-65 Rob K Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:00:54 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-65 There was a cable car to Madison, but no elevated. (assuming you're talking 60-110 years ago) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/2004/0328/nowthen.html While there may have been bridges, etc around the city, the only real elevated streetcar structure was from Spokane Street on the west side of the Duwamish to Pioneer Square. There was a cable car to Madison, but no elevated. (assuming you’re talking 60-110 years ago)

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/2004/0328/nowthen.html

While there may have been bridges, etc around the city, the only real elevated streetcar structure was from Spokane Street on the west side of the Duwamish to Pioneer Square.

]]> By: Greg in Mad Park http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-60 Greg in Mad Park Wed, 17 Aug 2005 04:49:43 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-60 I would be willing to donate, e.g. Buy A Bond campaign, for the 'rail as proposed by your passionate spokesperson I saw on the Seattle Channel's monorail board meeting coverage. A Rally For The Rail at Westlake Mall plaza or at some central place downtown might be a good way to garner news coverage about the hundreds (hopefully thousands) of Seattleites who support a monorail for this century. That's one thing Seattle sometimes does really well -- having public rallys for issues important to a large part of our population. Although I no longer live in Ballard I still support the idea of the 'rail. In fact I'd like to see the elevated rail idea return to Madison Park/Madison Valley after the Green Line is under way and collecting revenue (my understanding is that there was an elevated rail line from downtown to then-rurallike Mad. Park). I would be willing to donate, e.g. Buy A Bond campaign, for the ‘rail as proposed by your passionate spokesperson I saw on the Seattle Channel’s monorail board meeting coverage.
A Rally For The Rail at Westlake Mall plaza or at some central place downtown might be a good way to garner news coverage about the hundreds (hopefully thousands) of Seattleites who support a monorail for this century. That’s one thing Seattle sometimes does really well — having public rallys for issues important to a large part of our population. Although I no longer live in Ballard I still support the idea of the ‘rail. In fact I’d like to see the elevated rail idea return to Madison Park/Madison Valley after the Green Line is under way and collecting revenue (my understanding is that there was an elevated rail line from downtown to then-rurallike Mad. Park).

]]> By: Patricia http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-56 Patricia Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:15:24 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-56 I just returned from MInneapolis where I was able to experience their light rail system from the airport to the Mall of America and then into the city. It was a delight. Seattle deserves the same progressive convenience. I just returned from MInneapolis where I was able to experience their light rail system from the airport to the Mall of America and then into the city. It was a delight. Seattle deserves the same progressive convenience.

]]> By: Christian http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-51 Christian Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:47:39 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-51 Greg, Like you said, a great transit system takes time. We are building one line at a time so that we can learn from our past work as we build the second and third lines, giving those communities serviced by the lines time to evolve as people learn to take advantage of this new feature in their neighborhoods. Monorail as a technology is hardly a novelty as it's used widely in asia and lines continue to be built all over the world. We also have a unique opportunity to have a line up and running in time for the viaduct to come down keeping west Seattle as an integrated part of our community. Greg, Like you said, a great transit system takes time. We are building one line at a time so that we can learn from our past work as we build the second and third lines, giving those communities serviced by the lines time to evolve as people learn to take advantage of this new feature in their neighborhoods.

Monorail as a technology is hardly a novelty as it’s used widely in asia and lines continue to be built all over the world.

We also have a unique opportunity to have a line up and running in time for the viaduct to come down keeping west Seattle as an integrated part of our community.

]]> By: Greg http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-50 Greg Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:30:02 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-50 I agree with anon, great site, and it's even better that you're involved in the process, but I truly think that the monorail idea is a novelty item. The idea that it will relieve congestion is far-fetched. Having lived in Europe like many people have, I depending on public transportation solely for my transportation needs. I think the problem is that many people envisage a system like you'll find in many European cities where you're able to travel from point to point without problem, when in fact those systems took decades to build at a very steady cost. If the Puget Sound region wants a useful transportation system, it'll need to fork over a lot of money, and have transparent, compentent leadership. Right now, we don't have the will or the leadership. I agree with anon, great site, and it’s even better that you’re involved in the process, but I truly think that the monorail idea is a novelty item. The idea that it will relieve congestion is far-fetched.

Having lived in Europe like many people have, I depending on public transportation solely for my transportation needs. I think the problem is that many people envisage a system like you’ll find in many European cities where you’re able to travel from point to point without problem, when in fact those systems took decades to build at a very steady cost. If the Puget Sound region wants a useful transportation system, it’ll need to fork over a lot of money, and have transparent, compentent leadership.

Right now, we don’t have the will or the leadership.

]]> By: Christian http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-47 Christian Sat, 13 Aug 2005 04:36:37 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-47 To anonymous: I don't believe we will be paying for it 40 years from now. It sounds like we'll be voting on something that will be financed with much healthier 30 year bonds, but we will know in a few weeks the details of what is possible. To anonymous: I don’t believe we will be paying for it 40 years from now. It sounds like we’ll be voting on something that will be financed with much healthier 30 year bonds, but we will know in a few weeks the details of what is possible.

]]> By: Rob K http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-37 Rob K Sat, 13 Aug 2005 02:07:12 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-37 Actually, it was on again at 6:30 and I caught it. Yer famous! Actually, it was on again at 6:30 and I caught it. Yer famous!

]]> By: Anonymous http://2045seattle.org/monorail/will-be-on-komo/#comment-36 Anonymous Sat, 13 Aug 2005 01:20:35 +0000 http://2045seattle.org/?p=38#comment-36 Nice site design, and it's great to be involved, but -- I must say, I disagree. I too live in Seattle, and I use the bus system. However, the monorail is unpractical due to the costs. I like the idea of a monorail. But, I still don't want to be paying for it... 40 years from now. Nice site design, and it’s great to be involved, but — I must say, I disagree. I too live in Seattle, and I use the bus system. However, the monorail is unpractical due to the costs. I like the idea of a monorail. But, I still don’t want to be paying for it… 40 years from now.

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