(06-05-2017, 01:01 PM)KevinL Wrote: What is the purpose of the mats?
The original project agreement specified embedded track in station areas, and the mats are probably some sort of compromise. Agreement says
Quote:LRT Stop platform Considerations
Embedded track shall also be used in all LRT Stop platform areas to promote a stable track to
platform relationship needed to address cleanliness, safety, facilitate bus bridging and promote
AODA requirements by resisting the potential for frost heaving.
I don't see it helping with track stability, but maybe cleanliness, and safety. If someone fell off a platform they're more able to step back on than lose their balance and fall.