Recent content by syn

Part of Ford's rationale for taking over transit construction is that they could do things more efficiently, more affordably, and faster. It's quite clear there is money available. I just can't accept that implementing the previous plan would mean the end of meaningful transit expansion...

I wish they'd made the entire building brick.

That's because the priority was adding capacity to the subway system and relieving the Yonge Line. I don't understand this reasoning. How is the OL happening? There was nothing stopping Ford from proceeding immediately with the RL and starting the RL North.

The RL was just phase 1 of a larger project. No reason the government couldn't have continued with it and proceeded immediately to phase 2.

This is becoming quite the addition to the downtown core. Great location too.

That's fair, however there will be a cost/inconvenience associated with downtown expansion at any point - unless it's believed this is the last downtown subway expansion that should be happening.

It may not be connected at the start, but there's nothing stopping that in the future.

That's fair. For me, Yonge Line Relief (which was the original goal of the line) is paramount, making a northern terminus at Don Mills a priority.

While I'm a fan of westward expansion (and the two stations on King), he does have a point. I would've used those funds to ensure the first phase went to Sheppard before worrying about extending it to the Exhibition.

Based on how they've done things so far, I think that's a fair assumption.

Metrolinx plans to cut down historic Osgoode Hall trees after all At the very least, couldn't these trees be moved to a different location?

I don't mind the design (though it should extend to the top/bottom)...but the base looks ridiculous.

Toronto.

Can't say I'm impressed. Surely they could come up with a design and base that are a better fit for the heritage structure next door, and the area in general?

I don't understand why there's such a concern over costs with projects like this, when in the suburbs people are relatively okay with unlimited budgets. You're right - all things considered these would be very valuable upgrades.