jwill
Active Member
Even if we wanted to slam the Allen further into the city, it would be virtually impossible. It would require huge amounts of money for very little gain, and massive disruption to the neighbourhoods, including (at least temporary) loss of a ravine and a fair bit of expropriation. It would never be tolerated.
But removing the Allen is another question entirely. In the current political climate (war on cars, war on cyclists, war on pedestrians, etc.) it would be bad optics to remove an expressway. Even one that goes from nowhere to nowhere. If we want to repair the neighbourhood, we can cover the highway and develop it. But if the city decides to remove it, the car lobby will make sure we get a fast and wide surface boulevard in its place. That won't do much good for the area either.
But removing the Allen is another question entirely. In the current political climate (war on cars, war on cyclists, war on pedestrians, etc.) it would be bad optics to remove an expressway. Even one that goes from nowhere to nowhere. If we want to repair the neighbourhood, we can cover the highway and develop it. But if the city decides to remove it, the car lobby will make sure we get a fast and wide surface boulevard in its place. That won't do much good for the area either.