New_EastYork
New Member
Unfortunately, Transit City which had passed through the many motions of Environmental Assessment, Planning, and even funding have been effectively cancelled with tonights election results. Subways are what the people want, and that must be acknowledged. But here are my views about the Pro's of this and then some concerns I have (NOT a reflection of my vote or political leaning, strictly about transit)
Extending the Sheppard Line as a subway makes the most sense in terms of network connectivity. to take the subway to Don Mills, then wait for a street level LRT that travels at half the speed to complete the originally intended alignment was never an acceptable idea.
For anyone who has taken the SRT in Scarborough i'm sure you can relate to the feeling this retro technology (although really cool sounding) "just doesn't feel right".
In terms of both proposed subway extensions, I hope above ground options are explored, tunnels are so expensive for reasons I don't understand.
But West End residents were completely left out in this transit plan, which wasn't very comprehensive. So many of you (my friends) are west enders and I know traffic can be really heavy at times. With that, further advocacy of the Downtown Relief Line ending at Dundas West station could be a great start. I get the feeling BRT lines will work out well in North Etobicoke.
As for this war on streetcars, we will fight to keep a moderate level of lines. At least five need to stay, and those will certainly be advocated for. Its not quite the nightmare that first comes to mind.
Extending the Sheppard Line as a subway makes the most sense in terms of network connectivity. to take the subway to Don Mills, then wait for a street level LRT that travels at half the speed to complete the originally intended alignment was never an acceptable idea.
For anyone who has taken the SRT in Scarborough i'm sure you can relate to the feeling this retro technology (although really cool sounding) "just doesn't feel right".
In terms of both proposed subway extensions, I hope above ground options are explored, tunnels are so expensive for reasons I don't understand.
But West End residents were completely left out in this transit plan, which wasn't very comprehensive. So many of you (my friends) are west enders and I know traffic can be really heavy at times. With that, further advocacy of the Downtown Relief Line ending at Dundas West station could be a great start. I get the feeling BRT lines will work out well in North Etobicoke.
As for this war on streetcars, we will fight to keep a moderate level of lines. At least five need to stay, and those will certainly be advocated for. Its not quite the nightmare that first comes to mind.