I hope they do build it above ground. This project above Steeles is a waste of money. Who is going to commute from Markham to the subway then all the way downtown? Just makes 0 sense. If this will save money, by all means go for it.
Toronto is not guaranteed as a host city. Its close as it gets, as the CSA wants all 3 stadiums used, but FIFA has the final say. In the evaluation report, Toronto scored the best of all Canadian bids in every category, except stadium (it was ranked last), so who knows. Maybe FIFA goes for the...
Not entirely sure why there is a fascination of expanding the subway to York Region. Richmond Hill has direct Go access into the heart of Toronto, so why would anyone sit in a subway and commute longer down a subway line? I know not everyone is going downtown, but you have to imagine the numbers...
I have used Pioneer Village station at various times during the day (both weekdays/weekends) going southbound and the train is always empty. Maybe 20-30 people inside. There was no reason (except political) to extend the line into Vaughan. What a waste of money.
Etobicoke North gets the shaft again -__- its so unfair. 1.5 hours to travel downtown and no improvements that will reduce that time. Why is it that smart track cannot be extended to Etobicoke North Go Station?
Actually the Commonwealths draw out the big names. In swimming the USA will be sending its C team to the games which is unfortunate. (A team to the worlds and B team to the Universiade in Korea). It really does indicate the importance of the events if countries want to send better athletes to...