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MetroMan said:
I brought this up and was told that this was the original idea but it went against accessibility policy because they’d have to build ramps that would’ve either been too steep or would take up much of the space. This is why we can’t have nice things.
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Yeah that's kinda annoying. Wonder if they could've circumvented the rule by having a stepped "feature", but which could still be used as stairs by some. Say, 2 or 3ft high concrete blocks. There'd be access at the bottom, and more able-bodied people could hop up or down in no time. Others could sit and enjoy the giant steps.
 
44 North said:
Yeah that's kinda annoying. Wonder if they could've circumvented the rule by having a stepped "feature", but which could still be used as stairs by some. Say, 2 or 3ft high concrete blocks. There'd be access at the bottom, and more able-bodied people could hop up or down in no time. Others could sit and enjoy the giant steps.
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Likely a legal liability issue if they did that. If someone trips and falls only to cause bodily harm they could sue.

People know it is not a dedicated step but use it anyway. If they did create something like that it would be fenced off to prevent death by stupid.

Essentially permitting someone to use a stone feature as a staircase is inviting a lawsuit they cant win. They know people will use it as a staircase and that it is hazardous to do so. Allowing them to do it without barricades makes the ttc liable if they created one.
 
adrianaliu said:
dont they have elevators at other parts of the station why would they need ramps would this be considered another entrance that requires accesibility features.
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It's been talked about before on here or on the York Universty thread it was never going to be an entrance the original plan was that it would be a sort of performance space but because of accessible reason and how steep it was, they decided or perhaps were asked by York University to redesign it.
 
EastYorkTTCFan said:
It's been talked about before on here or on the York Universty thread it was never going to be an entrance the original plan was that it would be a sort of performance space but because of accessible reason and how steep it was, they decided or perhaps were asked by York University to redesign it.
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Many things have both a stated and unstated reason, and I think this is one of them. The stated reason is accessibility. The unstated reason is that this competes with the area in front of Vari Hall as a "hang-out spot", so it probably conflicts with York's vision for the Commons.
 
The routing details for YRT service changes are up on their site. Their frugality continues to show, and opportunities to build ridership with better routes and connections are largely lost. Downtown Markham will look forward to a major service cut.

https://www.yrt.ca/en/schedules-and-maps/ttc-line-1-subway-extension.aspx

Viva Purple will continue to serve York University, but only on weekdays - Saturday/Sunday, it's cut back to Richmond Hill Terminal. Viva Orange will extend to Richmond Hill, 7 days a week. Viva Purple will also run on two separate branches through central Markham - meaning half the Viva bus service on Enterprise Boulevard in Downtown Markham.

YRT will take over TTC routes 35D, 105, 107, and 165. Minor service improvements, but the main benefit would be more reliable service because of shorter routing on most of those replacements. 35D won't be replaced. Route 360 is also abolished.

Route 10 is cut back from York U to VMC.

Route 77 will serve on-street curbside stops on Highway 7 at VMC, Viva Orange and Zum 501 will use the Rapidway entrance, and all other buses will use the "SmartCentres Place Terminal at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station." That's terrible for bus connections.

Route 22A will be renamed Route 96. Route 26 will extend to VMC, but only during rush hours (groan).

Route 20 Jane and the YRT 165 Weston Road will be extended to York University, but they'll kick all passengers off the bus from 2PM onwards at Pioneer Village and deadhead to York University to begin the northbound run. That's really stupid - if you're headed to a late afternoon or evening class YRT will force you to transfer (to YRT routes 3, 107/107B, 96, or Viva Purple) or walk.

No mention of Viva Silver, which was supposed to operate between Vaughan Centre and Richmond Hill.
 
ShonTron said:
The routing details for YRT service changes are up on their site. Their frugality continues to show, and opportunities to build ridership with better routes and connections are largely lost. Downtown Markham will look forward to a major service cut.

https://www.yrt.ca/en/schedules-and-maps/ttc-line-1-subway-extension.aspx

Viva Purple will continue to serve York University, but only on weekdays - Saturday/Sunday, it's cut back to Richmond Hill Terminal. Viva Orange will extend to Richmond Hill, 7 days a week. Viva Purple will also run on two separate branches through central Markham - meaning half the Viva bus service on Enterprise Boulevard in Downtown Markham.

YRT will take over TTC routes 35D, 105, 107, and 165. Minor service improvements, but the main benefit would be more reliable service because of shorter routing on most of those replacements. 35D won't be replaced. Route 360 is also abolished.

Route 10 is cut back from York U to VMC.

Route 77 will serve on-street curbside stops on Highway 7 at VMC, Viva Orange and Zum 501 will use the Rapidway entrance, and all other buses will use the "SmartCentres Place Terminal at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station." That's terrible for bus connections.

Route 22A will be renamed Route 96. Route 26 will extend to VMC, but only during rush hours (groan).

Route 20 Jane and the YRT 165 Weston Road will be extended to York University, but they'll kick all passengers off the bus from 2PM onwards at Pioneer Village and deadhead to York University to begin the northbound run. That's really stupid - if you're headed to a late afternoon or evening class YRT will force you to transfer (to YRT routes 3, 107/107B, 96, or Viva Purple) or walk.

No mention of Viva Silver, which was supposed to operate between Vaughan Centre and Richmond Hill.
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Both Viva Silver and Viva Green (reconfigured) are to start in 2020, so it’s is not part of the TYSSE/2018 plan.
 
TTC to host open houses at three new Line 1 stations
Saturday afternoon

October 25, 2017

This Sat., Oct. 28, the TTC will host open houses at three of the six new stations on the Line 1 extension to York Region.

From 1-5 p.m., those wishing to get a first look inside the modern new stations can do so at the following locations:

- Pioneer Village Station, 2800 Steeles Ave. West
- Highway 407 Station, 7332 Jane Street
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station, 3150 Highway 7 West

Visitors will be able to tour the stations, meet with the construction teams, chat with staff from PRESTO, York Region Transit, Brampton Transit and TTC about service changes, and visit with other partners including BAI Canada and the City of Vaughan.

Architects and artists who designed and built the stations will be on hand, including Will Alsop (Pioneer Village station architect), David Pearl (artist for Highway 407 Station) and Paul Raff (artist for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station).

At Pioneer Village Station, a barbeque lunch in support of the United Way will be available.

The TTC will operate shuttle service from Sheppard West Station to Pioneer Village Station and back between 12:40 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

York Region Transit will operate a free shuttle bus between Pioneer Village, Highway 407 and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations.

For those planning to drive, parking is available as follows:
- Pioneer Village Station - 185 Northwest Gate (south side of Steeles Avenue West) and 2800 Steeles Ave. West (north side of Steeles Avenue West). Free parking will be available in the commuter parking lot accessible from 2800 Steeles Avenue West.
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - 3150 Highway 7. Free parking is provided by SmartCentres in the parking lots at Home Outfitters at 3200 Hwy 7 and the KPMG building at 100 New Park Place.

There is no parking available at Highway 407 Station. Please use the shuttle bus service from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre or Pioneer Village stations.

Please note that these stations are not yet accessible - elevators and escalators will not be operational during the open houses.

The TYSSE project is jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto and The Regional Municipality of York. The Government of Canada has committed up to $697 million to the project. The Province of Ontario has provided $870 million through the Move Ontario Trust. Significant investment income has been earned by the Trust, which helped fund the project. Total City of Toronto funding will amount to $904 million and total Regional Municipality of York funding will amount to $604 million.
 
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