ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

[timio]

Also from that article: Frederick is closing in August.

[panamaniac]

Ion construction giveth and Ion construction taketh away.....

[KevinL]

One thing to add to tomh's great summary above - the road approach from Queen to the embedded track has indeed been cut back and the asphalt re-laid at a lower angle.

[tomh009]

One thing to add to tomh's great summary above - the road approach from Queen to the embedded track has indeed been cut back and the asphalt re-laid at a lower angle.

Excellent news!

It seems that we will have a real sprint on Charles today and tomorrow, looking forward to the results.

[Canard]

Hey everyone,

While out exploring the line tonight, I spoke to several construction crew members. In my conversations with them, about how things were going, one thing was common: morale is low. These folks are taking a beating from the general public. One guy said he could finally count on 2 hands, after talking with me, the number of kind words the public have had toward them, and the project. He said people are nearly constantly swearing at them, giving them the finger, etc. - generally, treating them terribly.

So, I'm challenging everyone here: when you're out and about, if you make eye contact with one of the workers, just smile and give them a thumbs up. Or stop and say "Hey, thanks for doing what you're doing." A little positivity and support could really go along way, for these folks who are doing all the hard work of making Waterloo region a fantastic place.

[panamaniac]

I did not realize that local construction crews were such delicate flowers. I would like to say that I'm shocked and appalled that people would be so graceless as to insult and harass them, but I find it has become very difficult to be surprised by low behaviour.

[Canard]

They're human beings, not "delicate flowers".  Treat them with respect is all I'm asking. A smile or a wave goes a long way.

[tomh009]

I talked to one of the workers briefly this afternoon, when taking a photo of the driveway at Full Circle with my phone. He really was quite defensive about all the work, even though I only said that I just want to take a photo. I can certainly believe that they'll get rants from a small but vocal minority of people.

[tomh009]

One thing to add to tomh's great summary above - the road approach from Queen to the embedded track has indeed been cut back and the asphalt re-laid at a lower angle.

Here it is:
   

And it's almost right:
   

[Canard]

A couple more, to compliment Tom's post:

   

   

[tomh009]

Iain, I'll compliment you on your complement of photos, but no compliments for using "compliment" on the complementary photos above!

[Rainrider22]

I did not realize that local construction crews were such delicate flowers.  I would like to say that I'm shocked and appalled that people would be so graceless as to insult and harass them, but I find it has become very difficult to be surprised by low behaviour.

It is not about being delicate.  People like to take pride in their work. A little positive acknowledgement for a job well don't is a natural human need.  Further more, I spoke with someone who's husband works for the region as a road engineer. He drives around in his pick up truck and every day gets something thrown at him or spit at.  That is how bad and sad it is.  I totally agree that a simple thumbs up would be a great idea.

[danbrotherston]

I did not realize that local construction crews were such delicate flowers.  I would like to say that I'm shocked and appalled that people would be so graceless as to insult and harass them, but I find it has become very difficult to be surprised by low behaviour.

It is not about being delicate.  People like to take pride in their work. A little positive acknowledgement for a job well don't is a natural human need.  Further more, I spoke with someone who's husband works for the region as a road engineer. He drives around in his pick up truck and every day gets something thrown at him or spit at.  That is how bad and sad it is.  I totally agree that a simple thumbs up would be a great idea.

I do think this was an insensitive comment.  I know someone who lives on Ottawa street (who may very well be here) and the stories they tell of how the construction workers are treated, well lets just say, I have a little bit less respect for people, and its worth while to suggest here that those of us who appreciate the work they do be at least 1/10 as vocal about it as those who threaten, and in some cases assault the people who are working hard on our infrastructure.

[rangersfan]

I find it appalling that anyone working anywhere would have to face constant ridicule. Work place harassment can be a very damaging experience.

[timio]

Another indirect road closure coming up: Weber to close at Dutton for 3 weeks http://www.therecord.com/news-story/6756...ree-weeks/