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"The big question now is will this line ever be built. It would be a useful line and not controversial. I hope the PCs don’t cut it due to it being LRT technology." With all due respect to Doug Ford, if he becomes the Mayor can he derail the Finch West Lrt?

Is there a cost break down how much each of the 18 stops will cost? If the budget for the Finch West LRT is 1.2 or 1.4 billion in today's dollars I wonder how much each stop will cost to make. If you factor in design, road widening, dedicated track bed/rails, materials, signals, public realm...

Can someone point me to LRT examples in North America (in operation) that is similar to the future Finch West LRT? Thanks

I read the FinchWestLRT real estate study and they say that if a institution, business or residential property is within 500 metres of a station, it will benefit from the transit line in some increased capacity... "The findings of this report suggest that the market demand for residential...

^^^Agreed. I hope when Christmas season comes around that they will have a grand masterplan for spectacular Christmas decorations and light/musical show. Has anyone been to Erin Mills Town Centre during Christmas season. It is awesome and nicely done. The money put into that mall's renovations...

What type of shopper is CF Sherway Gardens targeting?

Interesting Youtube clip of 122 meter flagpole in the United States. The construction process most likely would be the same for the proposed flagpole at Finch and Arrow. Enjoy...

I would counter with the six-storey tall rubber duck that sailed into Toronto's waterfront recently. I was there and the people loved the duck. However, the politicians and the critics had a field day in applying Canadian criticism to this event. However, thousand of tourists came and spent...

I agree to post #12. I don't understand why there are so many haters of this proposal. I live in south Etobicoke and would love to see this flagpole and amenities project happen. The number of tourists it would draw to the city would be incredible. Tourism dollars! Jobs! Helloooooo! Is it a...

What is the best source of Finch West LRT documents that covers everything from A to Z that is available to the public? Is it only the Metrolinx website?

Could someone here point me to the key criteria for a company(s) to receive the winning bid for the FinchWestLRT construction contract? I don't think it would be cost alone but the ability and capacity to prove XYZ etc. What is that XYZ? Thanks

Hello everyone, I'm trying to follow when the main Finch West LRT contract winning bid will be announced. So based on information here and on the Metrolinx website, it will be announced in the fall of this year? Is there any estimated time frame in the fall or fall means any day between...

Here is the picture. Hope everyone can see it...

^^^Hi Amare, you may be right that it will not happen as I can't reconfirm the information I received is correct, however, my source of information was from the last six points community meeting open house from a TTC representative. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

^^^Yes, it's posted in the elevator and information board. With the Dundas & Aukland, Six Points, and TTC bus ramps development the neighbourhood will be busy with multiple construction projects going on at the same time. I think it's great. My walks in the neighbourhood will be interesting and...

^^^Thanks, I've never posted pictures before. I did it through my iphone, forwarded it my hotmail, then copy and paste to this forum. I don't understand why you can't see it. I can on my end. I'm not tech savy. Edit: Toffy, can you see my picture. I want to post more pictures as I live next...

Construction by TTC tracks on south end of Six Points project. Any ideas what it is?

Quoted from newswire.ca TORONTO, June 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Investing in public transit infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of a long...

Why did activity stop on the six points site. Is the soil too soft from the rain?

^^^City of Toronto's well known red tape process. Decisions are made at a snails pace. Look back on the City of Toronto's track record when it comes to any major infrastructure decisions.