Is Las Vegas the Next Detroit?

Inky_Wretch · Feb 10, 2012

Layman, you're right about that development.

Layman · Mar 9, 2012

Layman said:

HackyMcHack said:

The monorail's fatal flaw, other than it's location way off the strip, is that it doesn't go to the airport. Build it out to the airport, and its financial issues go away quickly. Vegas cabbies object to that plan, however, so it doesn't get done.

That said, the bus system in Vegas is pretty good. Haven't been out there in four years or so, but at the time you could catch a regular bus at the airport, take it to a transfer station near the airport and then hop on one of the double-deckers that went up and down the strip. Haven't bothered to rent a car the last two times I've been out there, even though car rentals there are usually inexpensive.
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They've added some express buses between the Strip & the Fremont St. area, as well. Routed through the new "arts district" that the city is pushing, just south of downtown. The buses can get a bit creature-rific, particularly after dark.....but that just adds to the "adventure".
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Layman said:

Ben_Hecht said:

Human_Paraquat said:

playthrough said:

Yeah, the pricing's pretty bad. For one trip I went on ebay and bought someone's half-used multi-ride pass, but I think they've changed the ticketing since.

I wouldn't say it's a complete waste of time though, for getting from the Sahara (RIP) all the way to the MGM it was nice. Like any monorail, it's a cool ride at least for the first time. Definitely some walking involved to get to many stations but on the Strip you gotta have your walking shoes anyway.

Will also echo any and all sentiments of the IP being a shameless dump. Also never had an ounce of luck there, which tends to color one's opinion.
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playthrough said:

Human_Paraquat said:

5) The monorail is a giant waste of time and money. It's kind of set back from the strip, so whatever time you think you're saving gets eaten up by actually walking to the rail in the first place. Plus, it's more expensive than it needs to be.
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Yeah, the pricing's pretty bad. For one trip I went on ebay and bought someone's half-used multi-ride pass, but I think they've changed the ticketing since.

I wouldn't say it's a complete waste of time though, for getting from the Sahara (RIP) all the way to the MGM it was nice. Like any monorail, it's a cool ride at least for the first time. Definitely some walking involved to get to many stations but on the Strip you gotta have your walking shoes anyway.

Will also echo any and all sentiments of the IP being a shameless dump. Also never had an ounce of luck there, which tends to color one's opinion.
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Good point -- you can take the monorail from the Wynn (I think, or maybe the convention center) all the way down to MGM. For time and money I'm not sure a cab wouldn't be just as easy, though.

I stayed at the IP a few times before upgrading in later trips. Do you all think it's really worse quality than the downtown or outlying casinos? I'm not arguing that it's of the same quality as more expensive places, but it's basically the same as any motel you'd stay at anywhere else. And again, if you only need the room for sleep, it's a passable option.
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The noise, the logistical nightmare, almost-certainly the worst buffet on the Strip . . . there are so, so many ways to go.

It badly needed a facelift, and glad to hear it's getting it. They need to change the name . . . given the well-known Axis leanings of the previous ownership.
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Isn't the IP renovation part of some upgrade master plan? Not sure where I read it, but I believe the idea is to turn the alley between the Flamingo & O'Sheas into an entertainment area & absorb the entire Flamingo / O'Sheas / IP / Harrahs area into a stand alone, never have to leave, Caesars Entertainment Corp. Land.
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For those of you who are fond of the old dump, as part of the Linq project (which I mentioned above), O'Sheas will be closing their doors for good on April 30th. I've outgrown the place, but have lots of good (albeit hazy) memories of the joint....

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