08-17-2016, 01:09 PM
(08-17-2016, 12:06 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: I did express my frustration at the idea in the original meeting. I felt that even if the rails could be moved, the trail would be tight through there. I felt that the "temporary" (now looking less temporary) "routing" of the trail down Regina and onto Willis Way should be considered permanent and room in the budget should be made to implement a proper trail connection that people would actually feel safe using. I didn't think they should count on being able to actually move the freight alignment, although I suppose we still have some time to go on this.
My recollection of spur trail planning is different. ISTR finding out from staff that the gap between those buildings was rail only and the spur trail would never officially use it, that it would route down to Willis Way officially, but (nudge nudge wink wink) of course they couldn't stop people from filtering through the more direct way even if it's technically trespassing. I don't remember hearing anything about shifting rails and the idea surprises me, because rail cars are often quite a bit wider than the rails on which they sit, so clearance is an issue.
So, I'm not expecting much here.
Also, isn't there a footpath along the parking garage next to the button factory? Surprised that this hasn't become the official trail route, but I guess it's a challenge to cross King.