Those are some bad-ass buses.

 

Seriously.

FYI for those traveling in the University area, numerous construction-related raod closures and traffic shifts coming up:

 

Effective Monday, June 23, 2008, the southbound lane at Adelbert Road will be closed to large trucks and buses. These vehicles will be detoured to Cornell Road while the new concrete crosswalks are installed. This section will reopen Tuesday, June 24.

 

Effective Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Euclid/East 101st Street will be permanently closed to through traffic. This closure is part of the final construction stage in this area, thus eastbound Euclid Avenue through traffic to East 101st Street will no longer be accessible.

 

Effective Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Euclid Avenue through traffic between East 105th and East 107th will be closed for roadway reconstruction. Eastbound Euclid traffic will need to use Chester Avenue or Carnegie Avenue as an alternative route. This section of traffic will reopen within six weeks.

 

Effective Wednesday, July 9, 2008, the traffic lanes between the intersections of East 107th Street and Mayfield Road will be shifted to the South side. Median landscape work and roadway pavement construction to the North will occur. One lane traffic will be maintained in each direction.

 

For more information,  contact the project office at (216) 771-4144.

FYI for those traveling in the University area, numerous construction-related raod closures and traffic shifts coming up:

Effective Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Euclid/East 101st Street will be permanently closed to through traffic. This closure is part of the final construction stage in this area, thus eastbound Euclid Avenue through traffic to East 101st Street will no longer be accessible.

 

Effective Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Euclid Avenue through traffic between East 105th and East 107th will be closed for roadway reconstruction. Eastbound Euclid traffic will need to use Chester Avenue or Carnegie Avenue as an alternative route. This section of traffic will reopen within six weeks.

 

How will 101st St. closing affect foot traffic?  I park at the Sight Center and walk to the Clinic down 101st.  Will the makeshift sidewalk that is there now remain open?

 

Also, how will closing the 105th-107th segment of Euclid affect car entry into the Walker building?  The entrance is on Stokes, and Stokes is a one-way street, which we can't access from Carnegie.

 

Thanks.

Jerry, could you describe the "docking" mechanism/process that the new transit vehicles will employ at the new stations?  I've read references to it a few times on this thread but can't seem to find any sort of detailed description. 

 

(This is the best I can do. I have seen it in action, but I am sure I am missing the technical aspects -- I am told this is the first such docking arm in North America). Behind the front door, just below the bus frame, a small wheel protudes out a bit. It is parallel to the ground, so that when it touches the edge of the platform, it begins to roll. The operator's goal is to allow the docking arm to touch as he or she approaches the station. The docking arm then guides the entire RTV to where it is perfectly aligned with the station, just inches away, to allow easy boarding by riders and persons in wheelchairs.

How/where do they turn those things around to go the opposite direction?

Once the HealthLine is in full operation after the Oct. 25 grand opening, the 63-foot long Rapid Transit Vehicles (RTVs) will use the following routes...

 

Westbound RTVs will turn north on East Roadway, in front of 200 Public Square (the former BP Bldg), west on Rockwell in front of Key Tower, south on West Roadway, and pick up passengers in front of Tower City.

 

Eastbound RTVs will turn left into the Windermere Rapid Station bus turnaround to drop off and pick up passengers. I believe there will be a layover at each end of the line.

Sorry for being redundant, since the pics have been up for a couple days, but....HOT D@MN! Those vehicles are sweet! I love them. I can't wait to start using them.

 

(just needed to get that out of my system)

Some construction shots of the stations:

 

East 13th station (looking west from Star Plaza):

 

East 9th:

I, for one, am really excited that this BRT line is visible, rather than the earlier-proposed subway line from years ago.

 

I think the presence of these buses on the street, along with the nicely-designed stations, will lend a fantastic hand to Cleveland's mass transit.

East 12th looking west:

 

A rare MayDay error. :)  That's E. 14th looking west.

^Actually it's Star Plaza, looking west at the East 13th station. So nanny nanny boo boo. :-D

How will 101st St. closing affect foot traffic?  I park at the Sight Center and walk to the Clinic down 101st.  Will the makeshift sidewalk that is there now remain open?

 

Also, how will closing the 105th-107th segment of Euclid affect car entry into the Walker building?  The entrance is on Stokes, and Stokes is a one-way street, which we can't access from Carnegie.

 

Thanks.

 

You've got questions, we've got answers (ya know, that would make a good advertising slogan for someone :-) ).

 

Straight from the project officer:

 

to answer your first question, pedestrian traffic will not be affected, the sidewalk in the construction zone will be extended if necessary

 

as for the second question, per the resident engineer, Stokes will be open southbound through the Euclid intersection and access to parking lot will be maintained

 

so, there you have it...

Thanks!  :-D

lookee lookee... it's a preview of the Euclid Corridor Planters...

Interesting.  These are apart of the "public art" correct?

hey mccleveland another good score! i like those planters. very groovy. they look good and even look sturdy enough to survive occasional dings from errant traffic too.

 

anyone know who's responsible for them? city or rta? i hope they keep them going all year round. some greenery or some purple cabbage in the winter would be classic and easiest to care for.

DCA is responsible for them.

I love the median lighting and wish it went at least to 18th.  The planter is way cool.  Keep 'em weeded.

JMasek,

 

For the new sidewalk on the North Side of Euclid, but on the south side of 200 Public Square: What materials will be used? Will it be all the old BP pink-brown granite? (All the way to the curb). Or some combination of granite and brick?

RTA maintains the median. DCA and/or the City maintains those on the sidewalk.

 

RTA is only doing construction on Euclid Avenue with brick pavers as you see now.  The sidewalk was granite in the BP easement. It will be restored how it was previously.

I love the median lighting and wish it went at least to 18th. The planter is way cool. Keep 'em weeded.

 

The lighting goes the length of the Corridor to East Cleveland.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contacts: Chris Paulitz or Stephanie Sonksen

202 224-8609

                                       

** MEDIA ADVISORY **

 

SEN. VOINOVICH CONTINUES “HIGH GAS PRICES TOUR” IN CLEVELAND

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, June 30, U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, will continue his “High Gas Prices Tour” in downtown Cleveland’s Public Square. Sen. Voinovich will discuss his short- and long-term plans in response to rising gas prices in Ohio in front of one of the new HealthLine Rapid Transit Vehicles that will be used on the Euclid Corridor. These vehicles are “hybrid electric” powered and are more fuel efficient than an equivalent diesel bus. A tour of the Corridor’s progress will follow the press event. All stops on his “High Gas Prices Tour” are open to the media. Sen. Voinovich will be available for questions following the event. 

 

Sen. Voinovich has supported increased domestic exploration for a decade and insists that America needs to embark on a new commitment to increasing supply of domestic oil while coming up with alternative and renewable resources. He supports exploration in ANWR and the Outer Continental Shelf and has also urged a more conscientious approach to using our resources. Recently, Sen. Voinovich proposed a new “Manhattan Project” to put the United States on a path toward clean energy independence and lower prices at the pump.

 

What:              “High Gas Prices Tour” visits downtown Cleveland

 

Who:        U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH)

 

When:            Monday, June 30, 2008

                        2:00 p.m.

 

Where:        Euclid Corridor Station on West Roadway, North of Superior

            Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio

                        Cleveland, Ohio 44113

 

            Sen. Voinovich’s “High Gas Prices Tour” also includes stops in Canton, Mansfield, Delaware and Marion June 30 and July 1.

 

 

I'm willing to bet the irony here is that Voinovich is doing the tour by car.

^ Just about to say something very similar to that

rough day on the corridor today, not one but 2 areas of new roadway were being ripped up on lower euclid to do some type of utility work.  I guess better now then a couple months from now.

On the bright side, though, the westbound lane is done, by the Clinic, and they are starting work on the eastbound lane, today.

I guess better now then a couple months from now.

 

I disagree!  :-P :-D

I guess better now then a couple months from now.

 

I disagree! :-P :-D

 

they were working on "your" intersection this morning on my way to work.  All of the dirt piles where the sidewalks should be had been graded out.  My guess is you will have cement... but no brick.

rough day on the corridor today, not one but 2 areas of new roadway were being ripped up on lower euclid to do some type of utility work.  I guess better now then a couple months from now.

 

To satisfy my own terminal curiosity (and a jonesing for a tabbouleh and tuna salad from Juji's :-) ), I took a walk out Euclid Avenue today at lunch, from Public Square to E 12. I was at a loss to discern any areas where newly-paved roadway was being ripped up.

 

There was sidewalk work happening between the Square and E 4 (and the crew was careful to maintain access to the important things, i.e., the Charter One ATM and Starbuck's), and some utility accessways (manholes) being laid in at various points on the roadway, but it didn't look like anything too major. If you saw something different, do tell...

 

Also, on my way out of the Statler, the concrete crew was back pouring additional roadbed at E 12 & Euclid.

Jetdog stole a little of my Thunder... But at the intersection of East 12th and Euclid on July 1, 2008 at 12:13PM they poured what was in fact the last bit of roadway on Lower Euclid Avenue.  And yes... I stayed until they finished, genuflected, and then moved on about my business.  :clap: :clap: :clap:

 

I am so happy I was here to see this.

 

There's a lot left to do... but roadway is no longer on the list.

rough day on the corridor today, not one but 2 areas of new roadway were being ripped up on lower euclid to do some type of utility work.  I guess better now then a couple months from now.

 

To satisfy my own terminal curiosity (and a jonesing for a tabbouleh and tuna salad from Juji's :-) ), I took a walk out Euclid Avenue today at lunch, from Public Square to E 12. I was at a loss to discern any areas where newly-paved roadway was being ripped up.

 

There was sidewalk work happening between the Square and E 4 (and the crew was careful to maintain access to the important things, i.e., the Charter One ATM and Starbuck's), and some utility accessways (manholes) being laid in at various points on the roadway, but it didn't look like anything too major. If you saw something different, do tell...

 

Also, on my way out of the Statler, the concrete crew was back pouring additional roadbed at E 12 & Euclid.

 

One area was the crosswalk on the west side of east 9th heading North.  The other was a large square section on the south side of the road directly in front of the colonial arcade.  Both are now filled... along with every other piece of road.

Man, you've got picture mania today!  I try to avoid the area like the plague as of late, but does that mean that Euclid and E. 9th is put back together?

I'm surprised you didn't throw yourself into the cement!

Nice!!

Man, you've got picture mania today! I try to avoid the area like the plague as of late, but does that mean that Euclid and E. 9th is put back together?

 

Euclid and 9th is put back together... with the exception of the sidewalk area.  They seem to already have people working on the pavers that cover the crosswalk heading E-W across Euclid.  No surprise, but I'm sure they are trying to get that done as quickly as possible to have E.9th fully operational again ASAP.

Man, you've got picture mania today!  I try to avoid the area like the plague as of late, but does that mean that Euclid and E. 9th is put back together?

 

Euclid and 9th is put back together... with the exception of the sidewalk area.  They seem to already have people working on the pavers that cover the crosswalk heading E-W across Euclid.  No surprise, but I'm sure they are trying to get that done as quickly as possible to have E.9th fully operational again ASAP.

 

Woot! 

Get your cameras ready.

 

RTA operators in non-revenue service will be trained on the Rapid Transit Vehicles (RTVs) July 7-11, from 10:30 am to 2:30 p.m., from Public Square to East 17th Street, in the median and bus-only lanes.

 

The RTA will start on Public Square, and then go to:

* the East Roadway platform

* the West Roadway Station

* the South Roadway Station

* the East 9th Street and East 14th Street stations for left-side boarding

* the East 19th Street to East 59th Street stations for right-side boarding.

 

Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to watch all traffic signs and obey all traffic laws.

Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to watch all traffic signs and obey all traffic laws.

 

Not again!

I walked up to Playhouse Square from Public Square today -- it appears the E9th to Playhouse Square portion of Euclid is almost done. On the South side of the street, the sidewalk is completely done. On the north side, the sidewalk from 9th to almost 12th is done. (There's an apron around east 12th on both sides. They don't look ready for cement yet.) The completed sidewalk is creeping from ideastream down to 12th.

 

The lower portion of lower euclid looks like it still has a ways to go, but you can see the progress nearly every day.

New station is up at East 6th and Euclid:

 

nice update work -- i like the looks of those down the block!

Look at all the people! ;)

 

I saw two of those stations on a flatbed truck on I-480 last week when I was carpooling to work. It may have been that station!

Also notice they are beginnning to plant the trees on the north side of the street... shouldn't be too much longer now before brick sidewalk work commences there.

Just my opinion here... but probably the only thing I'm not a fan of is the dark purplish colored brick sidewalk pavers.  I would have liked to see maybe a lighter colored brick instead of the dark colored ones.  But that minor detail won't take away from the positives this project brings.

Last night CPP was working late, the lights on Lower Euclid (Square to E 4th) were on, and the street looked ten times better.

Two artic busses (Numbered 2900 and 2901) were hanging out on Public Square again today.  They need to get those things running soon.

Some idiot threw a full can of white paint out of a window at the City Club Building and it landed right in the middle of the sidewalk, splashing paint all over the newly laid brick and the building itself.  Luckily nobody was killed by this during the busy lunch hour around E9th and Euclid.

^Was it related to construction in the CC Building or was it just some random a-hole?  It always stinks to see fresh infrastructure start showing wear and tear, but usually not quite like that.

Two artic busses (Numbered 2900 and 2901) were hanging out on Public Square again today. They need to get those things running soon.

 

This was posted earlier. Operators are doing test runs.

I will be on the rest of the day if you have questions.

^Was it related to construction in the CC Building or was it just some random a-hole?  It always stinks to see fresh infrastructure start showing wear and tear, but usually not quite like that.

 

The City Club rents out spaces as art studios, so it's likely some nutjob had a temper tantrum. I agree with w28th - find out who did it and prosecute the dipsh!t.