DenverInfill is now up to Union Station Update #82. We have two posts today; one from early this morning, and the second from the grand opening celebration a few hours later. Our second post includes four videos. Enjoy!
http://denverinfill.com/blog/2011/08...update-81.html
http://denverinfill.com/blog/2011/08...update-82.html
Next milestones on the project:
May 2013: West Corridor light rail opens, linking Union Station with west-central Denver and the western suburbs of Lakewood and Golden.
Spring 2014: The rest of the Union Station Transit Center project is completed, including the underground Regional Bus Terminal (22 gates), the Commuter Rail Station (8 platforms), the Commuter Bicycle Station, several private-sector buildings (specifically the North and South "Wing" Buildings), the restoration of the historic train station, the launch of the Downtown Circulator (free shuttle system along 18th/19th Streets--complement to the 16th Street Mall), and all the public plazas and many other finishing touches. AMTRAK moves back to Union Station.
Early 2016: First Commuter Rail line opens ("A" Line) linking Denver International Airport to Union Station
Mid 2016: Second Commuter Rail line opens ("J" Line) linking western suburbs Arvada/Wheat Ridge to Union Station