Recent content by HillcrestUrbanist

As a native Chicagoan, I take issue with this characterization of the L as a "welfare service". While it doesn't attract the high levels of ridership from groups across the wealth spectrum that the NYC subway does, implying that it exists solely to serve low-income residents is not an accurate...

Maple Leaf on the Weston Sub. Not sure what the reason for the diversion is?

Is there enough room in the corridor for two platforms and eight tracks, or would the Milton Line have to be single-tracked through the area?

Re: fire trucks along the St. Clair ROW. Taken at Arlington, so must’ve come out of the Hendrick station.

Wasn’t able to post the video, but testing is underway this afternoon from Jane & Finch eastward.

I meant in relation to a proposed western extension of the Ontario Line. My apologies for my wrong choice of words.

Just out of curiosity - why do so many fantasy maps have subway lines that parallel the Kitchener GO Corridor north of Bloor? With GO trains running at high frequencies and some sort of fare integration on the table for the near future, the Keele/Weston corridor will be well-served by...