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Post by Doug on Aug 1, 2005 20:34:39 GMT -8
Well I was on the Albion Ferries today after visiting a friend. I was amazed of how unbusy they were (this was around 6:00 PM). When I rode into the Fort Langley side the Kulleet was unloading and there must of only been 30 cars lined up. I went on the Klatawa first, but we departed late due to a LONG log boom passing by. The ferry wasn't even full (that's not to expect on them). ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) There is a good viewing place of the Ferries at the Albion Government Dock about 100 meters down the road (east) too. When i get a digital camera I'll take some photos from there. Came back on the Kulleet. Enough said.
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Post by NMcKay on Aug 1, 2005 22:31:02 GMT -8
I have some pics. i want to get up and take photos of the bridge and engine room. they usually arn;t that busy after 6 pm. but for safety sake they always run the 2 boats till 11:00Pm.
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Post by BCTV News on Global on Aug 4, 2005 22:23:24 GMT -8
1:00 AM actually
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Post by NMcKay on Aug 4, 2005 23:05:17 GMT -8
no. 1 boat runs till 1 am. but both boats run till 11:00pm, then 1 boat resumes @ 4:00 am, and the other boat starts @ 5:30am. it used to be different. but more traffic waranted more sailings. 4.5 Million cars a year.
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Post by kylefossett on Aug 11, 2005 17:20:56 GMT -8
actually during the work weeek it can be a 3-4 sailing wait as late as 7pm
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Post by NMcKay on Aug 11, 2005 17:47:08 GMT -8
yeah. but i havent
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Aug 11, 2005 19:16:10 GMT -8
they should have that kind of system for the Hood Canal during the bridge closure which is 14 minutes into
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Post by I Miss BCTV on Aug 16, 2005 12:50:34 GMT -8
I should of read your post clearer. I thought you meant complete service ends at 11 ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by NMcKay on Aug 16, 2005 12:54:17 GMT -8
okay. I understand that..
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 14, 2006 14:35:38 GMT -8
I heard of 6-7 sailing waits during rush hour recently according to the radio! Where can you park on the Albion/Maple Ridge side if your gonna walk on? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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Post by Mike C on Jun 14, 2006 14:40:13 GMT -8
Albion has it's own parking lot. Maple Ridge I think you have to park at the restaraunt.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 14, 2006 14:54:11 GMT -8
Maple Ridge is Albion I thought?? Fort Langley is where I have parked before and walked on which is the other side if you come from Langely!
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Post by Mike C on Jun 14, 2006 15:06:21 GMT -8
Hmmm... this sounds like a job for TRANSLINK!! TranLink sez: Two vehicle ferries offer free, frequent service from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on the north side of the Fraser River to Langley and Surrey on the south side. * The Albion Ferry service is included in TransLink's Major Road Network because it functions as a vehicular travel corridor across the Fraser River, east of the Port Mann bridge. * Keep abreast of possible lineups and delays by tuning into your local radio traffic reports. Well, I call it Albion. You can call it whatever you want. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by hergfest on Jun 14, 2006 23:22:04 GMT -8
For a 6-7 sailing wait, why wait and not just drive around?
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Post by Mike C on Jun 15, 2006 10:54:38 GMT -8
Avoid excessive lineups on the Port Mann. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 15, 2006 15:34:08 GMT -8
I know it seems crazy to wait like over an hour for a 5 min river crossing when you can drive around! At rush hour though probably backed up everywhere!
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Post by NMcKay on Jun 15, 2006 16:49:22 GMT -8
and you can get alot done in the parking lots while you wait, vs driving around and waisting fuel
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Post by Doug on Jun 15, 2006 20:45:09 GMT -8
Six to seven sailing waits is only average...I've heard it as high as 15 before. That's like 400 cars. ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) Why drive to the Port Mann? The Mission Bridge would be the way to go if you're heading around. And yes...Albion is Maple Ridge.
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Post by NMcKay on Jun 16, 2006 6:12:06 GMT -8
360 ish, and yeah that happened when there was an accident on the mission bridge, and only 1 vessel operating.
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Post by Mike C on Jun 16, 2006 10:34:47 GMT -8
And yes...Albion is Maple Ridge. This makes me angry. And you won't like me when I'm angry. Since I cannot slap people over the internet, you got away this time. But don't get any funny ideas from this. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Albion is Maple Ridge, not Langley. Albion is Maple Ridge, not Langley. Albion is Maple Ridge, not Langley. Albion is Maple Ridge, not Langley...
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 16, 2006 10:55:21 GMT -8
Albion is Maple Ridge. The other side is Fort Langely. So who said Albion was Langley???
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Post by Curtis on Jun 17, 2006 11:41:16 GMT -8
What do they mean by Albion anyway? can someone give a explanation?
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Post by Mike C on Jun 17, 2006 17:32:14 GMT -8
Albion is Maple Ridge. The other side is Fort Langely. So who said Albion was Langley??? Kim Seal (traffic girl) from News 1130 made a mistake....
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Post by NMcKay on Jun 17, 2006 17:40:48 GMT -8
it was the name they gave the original post office, then it because the name for that are of the city, just like Port Haney has no port.
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Post by Curtis on Jun 18, 2006 9:28:10 GMT -8
Okay that's kinda odd. Thanks for the info
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