sixrings
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This got you to thinking that you could post a map, that you have already done so a dozen times before, again awaiting perhaps one person to validate your dream while ignoring all the flaws pointed out by others previously
No - more pointing out how poor the transit plans for Scarborough have been these last 10 years.This got you to thinking that you could post a map, that you have already done so a dozen times before, again awaiting perhaps one person to validate your dream while ignoring all the flaws pointed out by others previously
With Montreal's Mayoralty elections today, I just became aware of a proposed "Pink Line" or "La Ligne Diagonale" - that is being proposed by the opposition to the current Mayor. It would run diagonally from the North-East to downtown - and eventually with a West extension.
The cost, which is likely low balled to make it a more feasible campaign promise, is $6B for 29 km and 29 stations.
This got me thinking - if only Toronto could build a grade-separated transit line from the North-East to Downtown. It would be nice if this transit line could have a pre-existing corridor (such as a Gatineau Hydro Corridor and a Don Valley) where the line could run elevated, to lower costs. I think I worked out a cost of $7.0B for 37 km and 29 stations.
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With Montreal's Mayoralty elections today, I just became aware of a proposed "Pink Line" or "La Ligne Diagonale" - that is being proposed by the opposition to the current Mayor. It would run diagonally from the North-East to downtown - and eventually with a West extension.
The cost, which is likely low balled to make it a more feasible campaign promise, is $6B for 29 km and 29 stations.
Yes, but it has 1 post from February 2017. This was before the campaign team added the term "Pink Line" to show that their candidate was a woman.Meh, as I understand it, the Orange Line is severely congested at rush hour.
Even if they build out just the downtown portion of the Pink Line, it will probably be somewhat useful in relieving congestion.
Is there a thread on the SkyRise Cities sister site about the Pink Line? I would be more than eager to follow development there.
Seems that I made that thread.Yes, but it has 1 post from February 2017. This was before the campaign team added the term "Pink Line" to show that their candidate was a woman.
http://skyrisecities.com/forum/threads/la-ligne-diagonale.26867/
To me it has great similarities to what is needed for Scarborough - but instead of planning a bunch of ideas that won't solve the problem, they are proposing what needs to be done for the medium to long term.
What does that have to do with the SSE tho?
These are the demographics most responsive to changes in transit cost, accessibility and availability.What does that have to do with the SSE tho?
Indeed. Scarborough house owners are coveting their million plus dollar houses.Don't be fooled! Lots of people up here is Scarborough can afford many things.
Don't be fooled! Lots of people up here is Scarborough can afford many things.