Greg Moore wrote:Yeah, as I said above, I think a MARTA connection is absolutely mandatory. That said, at the location suggested above, perhaps a short shuttle line to the existing Arts station might work?
I don't agree with this simply because the situation for Amtrak @ ATL is so bad right now.
It seems crazy to even *think* that a subway connection could be skipped but right now they just need a functional station that can be built in a reasonable period of time.
Congratulations to everyone for rediscovering how bad stations get built.
A couple of previous Amtrak examples where connectivity has been sacrificed to expedience: Cleveland Lakefront, Buffalo Depew, Richmond Staples Mill, and Cincinnati River Road.
On a positive note these stations have all succeeded (to a greater or lesser extent) in providing sufficient access to service to eventually justify replacement or expansion.
A new "Atlantic Station" or perhaps "Atlantic Terminal" would help grow Amtrak service to a point where "bigger dreams" can take over. Of the four examples mentioned above only Cleveland has yet to be replaced or supplemented by an improved or rehabilitated facility.
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