In this analysis I used my own personal knowledge of the area supplemented by existing
Skytrain standards to create the criteria for this new route.
    The construction of existing pathways and stations were placed where we see them today
for numerous reasons.  The first and most important aspect of Skytrain construction is to
locate the tracks through undeveloped or underdeveloped sites.  These underdeveloped sites
could include older less productive industrial sites.  The thinking is, it is extremely beneficial
to reduce protests and conflicts.  This will reduce costs.
    The location of the stations also follows a outline that attempts to reduce conflict.  Stations
are placed in existing regional town centers designed to accept increased density.  They are
also built in areas that are in need of revitalization. ( Strategic Planning Office )
    I used this outline for the Skytrain along with my knowledge of the area in order to plan
the new route.  Knowing that Maple Ridge is generally a suburb and not an employment
center, I decided that it would be more appropriate to build the Skytrain stations closer to
residential areas than it would be to build them near the small amount of commercial areas.
In Coquitlam and Port Moody, I decided that most people would still be using the Skytrain
to commute to the Vancouver area so I used the same process of placing the stations within
a certain distance from residential areas.
    There would be, of course,  people who are using the Skytrain for other purposes than
commuting to Vancouver.  I took this into account by placing the stations in places that
fit the residential criteria while at the same time are close to major bus stations.  The people
will then be able to get around easily once they get off the Skytrain.
    When planning the pathway, I will use the criteria stated above in order to create a least
cost path from one station to the next.
    Another factor that I will take into account will be the slope of the area.  According to the
Skytrain data on the 355 folder, the Skytrian does go beyond a 12% slope.  I will use this
information to create a threshold with which my Skytrain path will not go beyond. Other
factors such as distance to a bus route or distance to a residential area will also be accounted
for.

     From:  http://www.lionheartmv.com/exp.htm

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