Comments on: Learn More (and Spout Off!) On the Clifton Corridor Transit Line

By: HumbleSelf

HumbleSelf — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:01:39 +0000

It’s not too late to take the survey and make yourself heard. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cliftoncorridor

Btw, I don’t believe streetcars travel at 55 mph. They are far more sedate!

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:56:44 +0000

There is no time like the present to get organized (okay, maybe yesterday or the day before or the day before that).

It’s great that you participated in their outreach. That said, while the outreach process may be better than nothing (or not!), it isn’t very concerned with your input or my input.

Again, organize, organize, organize.

By: Mises

Mises — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:38:20 +0000

A new underground rail connection from Decatur Station to anywhere is not going to happen. The technical/financial hurdles are insurmountable.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:16:35 +0000

sure, streetcars I can see as being a problem. But heavy rail should not be opposed except for cost.

Maybe that is what MARTA is planning: set up heavy rail to N Decatur, then bus to Avondale station. Once people realize that the 2 lines should be connected, then will raise $ for HRT to Decatur.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:09:10 +0000

I don’t recall that underground rail was ever brought up; it’s not very practical for the reasons I stated. What was discussed was light rail / streetcars on Clairemont and the folks in those neighborhoods thought they had derailed (sorry) those plans over 10 years ago. The forums are an opportunity for anyone to speak and make recorded comments. In addition to verbal discussion, there is always an opportunity for written comments. If you felt strongly that you were being “railroaded”, you job was to marshal your forces and provide appropriate input.