Philadelphia 2035 (Erie, Reading, York: registered, career, interstate)

[cpomp]

Headlines: Brandywine Realty Trust Hints at Market East Plan - Property

[gwillyfromphilly]

City proposal would give Gallery $175M to maintain public areas

[gwillyfromphilly]

New owners see ill-fated Trump Tower Phila. plan as template to develop site

[gwillyfromphilly]

PlanPhilly | Plans for BRT-lite along Roosevelt Boulevard taking shape

[PhilliesPhan2013]

Originally Posted by gwillyfromphilly

PlanPhilly | Plans for BRT-lite along Roosevelt Boulevard taking shape

I'm disappointed. In my opinion, the only way to effectively improve transit on the Boulevard is to build the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway/Elevated.

First of all, the Northeast holds the majority of Philly's population. The population density along the Boulevard alone calls for heavy rail along it. Secondly, heavy rail would be faster and more convenient when it comes to getting to Center City. Assuming that the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would make a connection at Erie on the BSL mainline, where a flying junction currently exists, it could run express from Erie to Walnut-Locust upon entering the mainline, stopping at Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, and City Hall. Additionally, some infrastructure already exists to support it. As previously mentioned, there is a flying junction immediately north of Erie on the BSL mainline. Finally, the system would be less susceptible to the harsh weather conditions that exist in Philadelphia during the winter.

Los Angeles is borrowing money from the federal government to complete their transit system. Why can't Philly do the same? A BRT-Lite system is just a temporary fix to a longstanding problem; creating the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would be an excellent solution to the problem of traveling in the Northeast.

P.S. Why not keep it below ground northwest under Germantown Avenue, northeast under Hunting Park Avenue, and then make it elevated east of 5th street? This would cut down on costs a little bit as an elevated heavy rail system is cheaper to build than a subway.

[gwillyfromphilly]

Originally Posted by PhilliesPhan2013

I'm disappointed. In my opinion, the only way to effectively improve transit on the Boulevard is to build the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway/Elevated.

First of all, the Northeast holds the majority of Philly's population. The population density along the Boulevard alone calls for heavy rail along it. Secondly, heavy rail would be faster and more convenient when it comes to getting to Center City. Assuming that the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would make a connection at Erie on the BSL mainline, where a flying junction currently exists, it could run express from Erie to Walnut-Locust upon entering the mainline, stopping at Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, and City Hall. Additionally, some infrastructure already exists to support it. As previously mentioned, there is a flying junction immediately north of Erie on the BSL mainline. Finally, the system would be less susceptible to the harsh weather conditions that exist in Philadelphia during the winter.

Los Angeles is borrowing money from the federal government to complete their transit system. Why can't Philly do the same? A BRT-Lite system is just a temporary fix to a longstanding problem; creating the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would be an excellent solution to the problem of traveling in the Northeast.

P.S. Why not keep it below ground northwest under Germantown Avenue, northeast under Hunting Park Avenue, and then make it elevated east of 5th street? This would cut down on costs a little bit as an elevated heavy rail system is cheaper to build than a subway.

Given the population density, it should be a subway line instead of Bus-Rapid-Transit Line. At the very least, expand a trolley line or something like that.

[cpomp]

Boyd plan not worthy of the block

I like the original tower design much more than this.. This is horrible.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by cpomp

Boyd plan not worthy of the block

I like the original tower design much more than this.. This is horrible.

Yeah. "Anything" really is not always better. The Historical Commission really needs to do a better job. What a joke that they're going to review this now, after already approving demolition of a landmark for a different (lousy) plan that's not even coming to fruition.

[asiandudeyo]

Originally Posted by cpomp

Boyd plan not worthy of the block

I like the original tower design much more than this.. This is horrible.

yikes..
And that corner retail: why cant they just leave the facade as is?

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by PhilliesPhan2013

I'm disappointed. In my opinion, the only way to effectively improve transit on the Boulevard is to build the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway/Elevated.

First of all, the Northeast holds the majority of Philly's population. The population density along the Boulevard alone calls for heavy rail along it. Secondly, heavy rail would be faster and more convenient when it comes to getting to Center City. Assuming that the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would make a connection at Erie on the BSL mainline, where a flying junction currently exists, it could run express from Erie to Walnut-Locust upon entering the mainline, stopping at Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, and City Hall. Additionally, some infrastructure already exists to support it. As previously mentioned, there is a flying junction immediately north of Erie on the BSL mainline. Finally, the system would be less susceptible to the harsh weather conditions that exist in Philadelphia during the winter.

Los Angeles is borrowing money from the federal government to complete their transit system. Why can't Philly do the same? A BRT-Lite system is just a temporary fix to a longstanding problem; creating the Boulevard Subway/Elevated would be an excellent solution to the problem of traveling in the Northeast.

P.S. Why not keep it below ground northwest under Germantown Avenue, northeast under Hunting Park Avenue, and then make it elevated east of 5th street? This would cut down on costs a little bit as an elevated heavy rail system is cheaper to build than a subway.

it seems like a decent stop gap. Especially for the cost but still hope HR is in the future.

Does this proposal connect with the BSL at Hunting Park?

would rather have this

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...tI&usp=sharing