GenerationLee
Senior Member
I tend to prefer walking this stretch certain times of the day...with more intensification coming, I expect chronic gridlock here in the coming years even with Line 5.
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stevensontransit
Active Member
Do you have the sheets from other TTC divisions coming up?
Steve X
Senior Member
If they ever think about urban planning, they should build a bus lane through the Canadian Tire parking lot when that gets developed. It could even be underground or covered with development on top.
smallspy
Senior Member
The stretch of Eglinton that the 88 will use eastbound is not that congested, not even close. Where it does bog down is sometimes at Leslie, and even then not really.
Westbound, on the other hand, can be slow and especially with the left-turn lane at Laird. Which is why they're building time into the schedule for it.
Dan
Jane2021
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Steve X
Senior Member
Every time I’m trying to get through that section in the afternoon, it takes 5 minutes to get to Brentcliffe and another 4-5 to get to Leslie if I’m not making that left turn. That third lane ends at Brentcliffe which forces all the cars to merge. The backlog from the Leslie left turn backs everything up. The 88 still has to go through that mess.
chrisw
Active Member
So, they could be prepared to open Line 5 Eglinton before the next board period on Nov 16?
TOtramz
Active Member
I think they set it up so that they could switch on revenue service for line 5 at any time after the RSD, but the earliest time the RSD could end is Nov 7th.
This means they would have to complete the assessment for substantial completion and the bedding-in period before Nov 16th.....
Perhaps the TTC and MX will announce more details closer to Nov 16th
Steve X
Senior Member
Is there one for Wilson?
stevensontransit
Active Member
So at this rate is the November opening a good chance?
TOtramz
Active Member
I would say not likely, simply because I don't think there is enough time in November to finish the bedding in period and "ramp up of service" while also communicating with passengers
My bet would be either December or January, assuming there's no rule about no winter opening allowed
Allandale25
Senior Member
I would say not likely, simply because I don't think there is enough time in November to finish the bedding in period and "ramp up of service" while also communicating with passengers
My bet would be either December or January, assuming there's no rule about no winter opening allowed
I was hoping there would be one day where they want to ask volunteers and not just employees to test out being customers. I know many here would sign up.
eglinton1661
Active Member
Are we even sure the "bedding in period" is still a thing? That was a Phil Verster legacy. The Global News article suggests the line could open soon after RSD is successfully completed.I would say not likely, simply because I don't think there is enough time in November to finish the bedding in period and "ramp up of service" while also communicating with passengers
My bet would be either December or January, assuming there's no rule about no winter opening allowed
urbanclient
Active Member
Substantial completion certification is expected to take 14 days after RSD 30 day completion. I think November 16th is a best case scenario.
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vic
Senior Member
Seen on Symington Ave. earlier this evening.