I think being at the light rail station is one of the best things about this project. Having lived by light rail at R/24th, the crossing gates are by far the loudest part. This location doesn't have gates, and I think many residents won't have a problem with the noise.

I recommend checking out this humorous and informative video on proper bike locking from NYC Streetfilms. http://www.streetfilms.org/hal-grades-your-bike-locking/

If you want to get excited about velodrome racing, check out the true-story film The Flying Scotsman.

I'm glad the program will be expanded. The bigger the system, the more usable. There need to be stations close to the LRT and Amtrak--especially if this is seen as a "last mile" solution. (Why isn't Zip Car at Sac Valley Station yet??)

Everyone keeps making this assumption that HSR needs to directly pay for it self through the fare box. This is a red herring. How many new freeway lanes are directly paying for themselves? We need to remember that improving the transportation network (trains, roads, air, and so on) spurs economic development, so HSR can have big return on investment.

It's really neat to see a little dessert district growing up around there. Within about a block and a half one can get dessert at Crepeville, Trey B Cakes, Ginger Elizabeth's, Yogurtagogo, and now Devine Gelateria. Now all we need is a pie place, they could do meat pies and dessert pies like Z Pie in Placerville.

So with the Shingle Plan, the trail will never be continuous from Folsom to Placerville? What's the point of a 9 mile rail corridor? Obviously having both rail and trail between Folsom and Placerville would be great, but having one each for part of the way is kind of silly. What are these "speeders"? Are they like private mini-locomotives? Will there be no excursion rail option for the public?

William, do you know if there will be additional pedestrian/bicycle access tunnels to access the rail yards development--not just the platforms? It would be a shame if they skipped on this and made everyone walk up over on the 5th and 6th street bridges.

Great job with the photos and descriptions of each buildings past and future! I'm excited about this project. I really like the aesthetics of D&S's previous downtown/midtown projects. I think we just might be ready for the 500 capacity music venue by the time it opens now that we are starting to actually have sold out shows at Harlow's. It should fit nicely between Harlow's and Ace of Spades (Empire) size-wise. @RPH if only we could move I-5! ...or deck over it at least.

Five blocks along a great walking street like J, is not far. Other venues on the street have the same parking situation (only on-street or public lots several blocks away), and they do fine. It's good that the theater is trying to accommodate, and that the city will work with them on this, but the city should do away with minimum parking standards altogether. There are about 4 homes for every car in america already.

Any clarification on the dates? Closing on the 5th, but having the sale Friday and Saturday...which Fri and Sat?

"A $17 million transit-oriented development grant is being used to build the Fifth Street bridge." The transit-oriented development funds are being used to build a bridge for cars? The various bus lines serving the multi-modal center will probably use the bridge too, but this seems like a disconnect. I don't want to hear about a lack of funding for features that will enhance access to alternative modes of transportation within the Railyards. That said, I'm very glad that the bridge work is continuing, as it's necessary to keep the project moving forward.

No TVs! Duck confit Reuben! I hope they have plenty of vegetarian options as well. That ceiling looks great.

A new Peet's Coffee just opened a couple of blocks from there. Coincidence? Same old story of the national brand moving in on the little guy. +1 for a shop at R and 27th.

I really appreciate the partial closures. They allow bikes and pedestrians to take the shortest path, while encouraging drivers to keep to J, L, 16th, 28th, etc. Also, the City finally improved the H Street/21st Street closure by allowing left and right turns there, instead of just right, followed by another right at I Street/21st Street.

It's currently illegal to do street performance on K Street, right? It's also illegal to ride a bike on K Street. When is the City going to let us use the public space they went through the trouble of creating by closing it to cars?

This really is infuriating! Has the City made any plans for the supposed relocation public? It's sad that anyone has to live by the river, and the number of people doing so is increasing all the time. I would be surprised if there is any alternative for the 50 people being kicked out of the Berry. I guess the City's plan is to not provide any new housing and just pickup after the folks at the tent city (as they have been doing). I'd imagine it would be much easier to get/keep a job while living in an SRO compared to a tent! It would have been awesome to see the Berry as a budget hotel / SRO, like they used to be, and like several other project in other cities like the 500 West Hotel in San Diego. Got to stay there a while back. Great project. http://www.500westhotelsd.com/