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Toronto Crosstown LRT | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

Allandale25 said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1276232346769989632
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Unfortunately, residents will be getting streetcar level service until they reach either Kennedy in the east, or Science Centre in the west. Still much better than the current bus service, but the city is inept and wont let this line operate to its fullest potential.

Another site to watch for development is the Scotiabank campus that's nearby since apparently there's a potential sale/lease back in play.
 
Steve X said:
It's just as much glass as the TYSSE stations. They just seen to have an one design fit all station on this Line. They reason why they use glass is to create an open and transparent place so people don't lurk behind walls creating a safer environment.
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it’s also worth noting that the last rapid transit line in the city that was fully funded by the province took the same approach of a one size fits all for the stations. Line 2 - Bloor Danforth.
 
Amare said:
Unfortunately, residents will be getting streetcar level service until they reach either Kennedy in the east, or Science Centre in the west. Still much better than the current bus service, but the city is inept and wont let this line operate to its fullest potential.

Another site to watch for development is the Scotiabank campus that's nearby since apparently there's a potential sale/lease back in play.
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"streetcar level service" even though the LRT will operate in dedicated space?
 
Those are exceptions when referring to “streetcar service.” The context is also very dissimilar, urban small blocks vs suburban larger blocks. Line 5 is also expected to operate with full transit priority and much larger trains.
 
Jaye101 said:
Those are exceptions when referring to “streetcar service.” The context is also very dissimilar, urban small blocks vs suburban larger blocks. Line 5 is also expected to operate with full transit priority and much larger trains.
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Sorry to burst your bubble, but Metrolinx has confirmed that it will not be operating with full transit priority. Also, the context is very similar when you compare it with St.Clair West except that stop spacing in this case is wider.
 
Jaye101 said:
Those are exceptions when referring to “streetcar service.” The context is also very dissimilar, urban small blocks vs suburban larger blocks. Line 5 is also expected to operate with full transit priority and much larger trains.
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Except it won't have full transit priority buddy. I'm sorry
 
Amare said:
Unfortunately, residents will be getting streetcar level service until they reach either Kennedy in the east, or Science Centre in the west. Still much better than the current bus service, but the city is inept and wont let this line operate to its fullest potential.

Another site to watch for development is the Scotiabank campus that's nearby since apparently there's a potential sale/lease back in play.
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What's wrong with streetcar level service? Even downtown main streets don’t have dedicated ROW. This is a huge improvement over bus service.
 
lead82 said:
What's wrong with streetcar level service? Even downtown main streets don’t have dedicated ROW. This is a huge improvement over bus service.
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Ask residents who live along Spadina, Lake Shore Blvd West, and St.Clair for starters what's wrong with streetcar service. They'll give you a nice list of issues.

There's nothing inherently wrong with streetcars, it's how the TTC operates them is what the problem is. And the TTC is the organization that will be running the Crosstown line so put 1+1 together.
 
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