robmausser
Senior Member
Not only that but why does the bridge have to be enclosed? It's not like it's a bridge that's connecting two indoor building structures.
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Not only that but why does the bridge have to be enclosed? It's not like it's a bridge that's connecting two indoor building structures.
drum118
Superstar
If Metrolinx is to be electrify the rail corridor, protection barrier has to be installed on the bridge. Enclosing the bridge was the cheapest way as well better protection for the rail corridor. Those who rail fan can photograph from the bridge in a weather protection area.
robmausser
Senior Member
Will they have to modify the other existing ped bridges to work with electrification?
syn
Senior Member
It's unfortuante. The area provided such a great starting point.
drum118
Superstar
All bridges and walkways will require protection install on them "IF" electrification takes place over tracks GO runs on. John St in Weston was the first bridge to have it done when it was built.
drum118
Superstar
Aug 30
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ Looks like it's getting close to opening.
Jago88
Active Member
I moved out of the area after 5 years last weekend so just in time
robmausser
Senior Member
I moved out of the area after 5 years last weekend so just in time
I moved into yonge/eg in 2011, and will probably move out in 2021.
Just enough time to live through the entire Crosstown construction but leave before it's actually operational.
Jago88
Active Member
Ok, you win
reteequa
Active Member
was there not enough room for a long ramp? I think that would encourage people to use it more.
Red Mars
Senior Member
Thu Sep 17, 2020
drum118
Superstar
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts on supply chains and specialized labour, there has been a delay in the anticipated opening date. City staff are closely following up with the Contractor to prioritize the installations of the elevators, and hope to provide an update to the community soon. The new anticipated opening date will be by the end of this year, with the remaining soft-scaping to be completed in early 2021.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
Designed by non-pedestrian and non-cyclists. A spiral ramp could have been finished and open by now.
drum118
Superstar
No kidding........Unless the ramp has a melting system, cost of clearing it is high and unreliable for the accessibility community. Another example of only one elevator for the accessibility community who continue to get lost in the able body mind thinking. I am able body, but seen far too many issues the accessibility community faces daily over my life.