Minor construction at the TTC

[wdwmagic]

Anyone know what is going on here? These photos are from today between the Express and Epcot beams.

 

[halltd]

Looks like concrete formwork for a new stairway, ramp, and/or sidewalk to me.

 

[Figment2005]

They are new emergency exit ramps.

 

[wdwmagic]

They are new emergency exit ramps.

Interesting after so long that they have decided to add additional ramps.

 

[Figment2005]

Interesting after so long that they have decided to add additional ramps.

The current entrance/exit ramps are nowhere near large enough to evacuate a full platform and train if a true emergency were to occur. These will remedy that issue.

 

[Tom]

Definitely concrete work. Within the confines of that substantial wooden platform in the first pic, I see two concrete piers, which poke through the plywood. You can see the piers in the third pic, under the plywood. And you can see covered piers in other pics.

I'm going to say they're pouring a new ADA compliant ramp system of some kind.

 

[Tom]

Interesting after so long that they have decided to add additional ramps.

The current entrance/exit ramps are nowhere near large enough to evacuate a full platform and train if a true emergency were to occur. These will remedy that issue.

And will also meet current ADA codes.

 

[Figment2005]

And will also meet current ADA codes.

I'm actually not 100% sure if they will be ramps, or steps. The main entrance ramps would keep the platform ADA compliant if they did go the stair route.

 

[Nemo14]

Saw that the other day too - thanks for the explanation.

 

[danlb_2000]

Interesting, haven't seen any permits for this.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Sure did take a long time for Disney to add this on!

 

[Victor Kelly]

ADA compliant ramps? What is wrong with the current ramps? And why would they not be compliant? I have seen many ramps steeper than the TTC ramps plenty of times.

 

[Figment2005]

ADA compliant ramps? What is wrong with the current ramps? And why would they not be compliant? I have seen many ramps steeper than the TTC ramps plenty of times.

This has nothing to do with compliance. This is just to make it easier and quicker to evacuate in the instance of an emergency. It is easier to guide 300-600 guests down 3 exit ramps than to corral them all into a single ramp. There will be the center ramps, the new north ramps, and new south ramps.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I guess that is what it could be. I don't really know, but, it sure looks a lot more like some tiered landscaping to me along side the ramps. That might not require permits since it is closer to just gardening then construction.

 

[Clamman73]

I was going to say emergency plywood slide, but if guys want to get all technical...

 

[flynnibus]

ADA compliant ramps? What is wrong with the current ramps? And why would they not be compliant? I have seen many ramps steeper than the TTC ramps plenty of times.

FWIW - compliant ramps are not just about slope - but how long a run can be before there is a break. You must have platforms after a certain length, in addition to the max slope of the ramp.

 

[Bolt]

ADA compliant ramps? What is wrong with the current ramps? And why would they not be compliant? I have seen many ramps steeper than the TTC ramps plenty of times.

It also depends when they were made. Most get grandfathered in until they do work on them and must meet existing code. Disney is occasionally proactive about ADA issues based off of feedback.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I really wish the would re-theme The TTC to more of an Victoria-style theme which would fit beautifully in the MK Resort area...

Something more along the lines like this...

 

[Victor Kelly]

That makes sense. But they would need to extend the current ramps into the station a lot further if they are to add level areas.

 

[tissandtully]

Holy cow the TTC is ugly.