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To chime into the discussion, I work in transportation engineering and this is absolutely true. While my engineer ancestors designed plenty of standards that make certain types of work easier, the profession has a duty to the public, that's our number one objective. I am disappointed that the...

While these designs can certainly appear bare bones, I feel as if the discussion has been avoiding the central point. Aside from cost and willingness to spend money (and obviously ability to spend money), there's generally a better appreciation for urban design historically, in older European...

Absolutely, and this is something that is very much ingrained in our (North American) thinking. It's something that is very hard to get idea across. Transit lanes increase capacity, and that's something that's been confirmed by academics over and over again.

A raised pedestrian crossing is included as part of the project.

I suppose the aesthetic argument is subjective. However, given the reduced infrastructure requirements (does not require TPSS to be located as close together due to reduced power loss) in OCS systems and the improved safety aspect of it. There is not really a technical benefit to third rail...

In laying out your arguments for third rail, you have inadvertently outlined the arguments in support of overhead catenary systems. They are more reliable, more efficient (due to lower resistance that reduces power loss), safer (allows for at-grade crossings), easier to maintain, and better at...

I believe that the tweet is very much referring to the fact that there is a pole right in the middle of a substandard width sidewalk.

The 15-minute city is not designed to trap you (though I know some people that believe it). It is built on the principle of being able to fulfill your daily needs within a 15-minute radius of your residence. Both to encourage sustainable urban design, sustainable transportation, and to provide...

Yes, this is also a useful feature.

Would there be data available on whether the perpetrators in these crimes had paid their fare? I don't suppose this is tracked, though I have a hard time believing that someone would pay a fare to commit an attack of some sort; I would be inclined to lean towards 'no'.

Furthermore, both Line 5 and Line 6 have gotten exceptions for travel 10 km/h above the speed limit (i.e. 60 km/h). However, that assumes that they have the ability to achieve those top speeds, which models have hinted that they do not. Not sure how much of a difference that makes in practice.

In regards to the other projects that are extensions, those are just project names. The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will be part of Line 5 Eglinton after opening and SSE will just be Line 2.

Unfortunately, they are not pre-qualified to bid on TTCs new train fleet. These manufacturers were shortlisted from the RFQ. Alstom Transport Canada Inc. CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. Hyundai Rotem Company Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc

Just to throw in a point to the discussion, let's remember that just because there were no public announcements, that there wasn't work being done in the background...

I wouldn't say that is necessarily the case, that depends on the specific language that is used. But, there is definitely an expectation that the group you've been working with during the development phase will also continue with the actual execution of the work. In a way, that could signal...

Since these are Progressive DB contracts, the DPA allows the preferred proponent to collaborate with the client to develop the designs, requirements, and actively negotiate on the cost. In the end, they create a project agreement that is more achievable because it was developed together. Some of...

This is definitely true, the only credit Ford should get is for the Building Transit Faster Act and giving his approval for the project scope change.

Connect6ix is the consortium that consists of multiple companies. A consortium is a group of companies that partner to make collective use of their strengths to bid on projects. The trains will be manufactured by Hitachi Rail (a member of the consortium).

It's true that above ground construction costs much less, but, there is significantly more complexity with the frequent grade changes. I'm not convinced that the whole line can be had for 10 B, which in reality is only 3-4 B more than RLS.

I've been reading a lot of your posts for a while. I'm going to respond to them now because you have been using a lot of assumptions to justify the decision-making of the OL. What I'm seeing here is a lack of understanding for civil engineering work and transportation planning. The initial...