denfromoakvillemilton
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I don't think so. The lights are far enough apart that it can easily run like the Calgary LRT. there are 9 lights to the Future Renforth Terminal, 2 of which can probably be eliminated. That makes less than 1 light per km.
In my opinion, no. The main advantage of elevated is skipping the traffic lights, however, driving on Eglinton along that route you rarely hit many red lights anyways.
I'd think that the elevated stations would require elevators and escalators, and require TTC staff. A surface stop would be much cheaper, it would be like the St Clair or Spadina stops, a simple shelter with some ticketing machines, no staff required. This seems appropriate since I don't think the stations along Eglinton West will get a huge amount of ridership.
The Eglinton West bus is busier then Eglinton East right? I think either one would be good. I would prefer surface since that can be built faster and for less cash.