Recent content by TRONto

If done right, this *could* be fantastic for Toronto.

Anyone know why the LRT isn't 24 hours? If the streetcars downtown can run 24/7, the LRT should be able to also. Is it a contractual thing?

This is still a condo? With that config they won't be able to starts selling until well into the 2030s. Wonder why they don't switch to rental and take advantage of recent regulatory changes.

That's the point. Even with those stations so close, Dufferin has the ridership to support higher order transit. Is it the whole length of Dufferin, or maybe up to Eglinton? that would need some analysis.

and accessible by biking... and walking a few minutes if you live closer to Bathurst/Lakeshore. With Ontario Line around the corner, it's not that bad a walk from King/Bathurst if you are travelling alone (or take the Bathurst streetcar).

The ridership + the built form of the street requires higher order transit. As ridership shows, people need to travel down Dufferin even though a subway is a few KM away.

It was implied that the local councillor is onboard. We'll see what happens.

FYI - I wrote into my local councillor about removing stops on Spadina. The response stated that the TTC is planning a review of streetcar reliability this year and the report will include: operational performance, route-specific challenges, and opportunities to strengthen service delivery...

I think the argument between the 2 boils down to underinvestment in transit again. Dufferin grade separated transit. There is no doubt about it. The question is should it be an Ontario Line extension or a new line. Either way is fine... just build something!

I think as a matter of redundancy, it is a good idea to have YTZ expanded. Pearson usage is supposed to increase over time and I think adding more capacity at YTZ would be a good release valve. For all those who live downtown, many would be able to walk to the airport which I think is fantastic...

Toronto may be an exception to this general rule because the bus service is actually pretty good. Line 2 ridership is majority delivered by bus as a good chunk of the west side of Line 1. Toronto is underbuilt on transit and personally I'd prefer what can be built fast (elevated transit).

That should be a big improvement on it's own. Hopefully Spadina and St Clair get similar treatment.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/line-6-service-shut-9.7107936 Switch and signal problems. Honestly shocked all the bugs weren't dealt with before opening.

Or see how well the P3 deals have worked out for us

Would it be easiest to add those retractable barriers like the Calgary LRT at this intersection? Let the Eglinton LRT have free reign like a train does and do the left turns after the barriers go up?