Transit Fantasy Maps

[robmausser]

Two possibilities for Bolton. The first is what was identified in the last report, that actually proposed sending it across Steeles and down the Barrie Line to take advantage of more track space compared to Kitchener within the City limits.

Second that has been floated is a shuttle service to either Weston or Mount Dennis, similar to how Niagara will work with West Harbour.

I could see the same for Orangeville Line, but terminate at Brampton GO.

Small DMU's that would be more cost effective for the ridership.

This was what was done in San Diego with the Sprinter/Coaster

I know we have "transfer phobia" in Toronto, but we can't keep sending trains to Union until the station explodes. It will already be packed with GO RER.

 

[BurlOak]

I know we have "transfer phobia" in Toronto, but we can't keep sending trains to Union until the station explodes. It will already be packed with GO RER.

It the transfer is not an issue with people, the exact same number of people will go to Union Station - but via transfer and not directly.

So either

1. the transfer is introduced for the sole purpose of ensuring that fewer people take transit, or,
2. the transfer is added to save money (with hopefully minor inconvenience), with no effect on Union.

 

[Leo_Chan]

Here are some fantasy maps I made. The descriptions make kind of a bit of sense

Status Quo

In Construction

Possibly Funding

In Planning

Possible Expansion

Possibly Planned

Kind of Crazy

CRAZY

ADD MORE CRAZY WITH GO!!!

 

[WislaHD]

I would say Phase 2/3 of Finch West LRT to Yonge is way more likely than you've placed it, @Leo_Chan

And the Relief Line North is in the planning stage. No longer the crazy idea it once was a few short years ago.

 

[TransitBart]

Actually, the Sheppard Subway is in the PC platform. We may be closer to the crazy vision than in a long time.

 

[robmausser]

Here are some fantasy maps I made. The descriptions make kind of a bit of sense

ADD MORE CRAZY WITH GO!!!
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I agree that the Spadina Line should be extended eventually to Vaughan Mills and Canadas Wonderland, albeit above ground (trenched or elevated)

But after all this and not a single line to the Toronto Zoo??

Finch LRT should have an extension to the Zoo.

Or Bloor line shouldnt go straight up to Sheppard, there is no destination there, it should verge west after STC to hit Centennial College, Malvern Town Centre, and continue to the Zoo.

Also the DRL west will never go in the Georgetown South rail corridor, there is no room.

 

[M II A II R II K]

Line 2 could go passed the zoo all the way to Rouge Hill.

 

[Leo_Chan]

Line 2 could go passed the zoo all the way to Rouge Hill.

Or up to Markville Mall.

 

[BurlOak]

Line 2 could go passed the zoo all the way to Rouge Hill.

I suspect that the zoo may be closed at any moment due to animal activist complaining about caged animals.

 

[adrianaliu]

honestly before we even think of a subway to wonderland, lawrence av. or wilson/york mills/ellesmere should have some higher order transit (something between rapid and local transit) either in the form of lrt or brt. thats a huge gap on this map. those corridors are only getting denser and frequent local busses arent gonna be enough in 40 years

 

[Leo_Chan]

honestly before we even think of a subway to wonderland, lawrence av. or wilson/york mills/ellesmere should have some higher order transit (something between rapid and local transit) either in the form of lrt or brt. thats a huge gap on this map. those corridors are only getting denser and frequent local busses arent gonna be enough in 40 years

You're basically saying to have BRT/LRT on every single arterial road, which everyone should agree about.

 

[adrianaliu]

You're basically saying to have BRT/LRT on every single arterial road, which everyone should agree about.

not really i'd be fine with either corridor cuz the map has a huge gap and that kinda thing is rarely proposed. best option imo is brt on ellesmere/york mills/wilson/dixon from UTSC to YYZ with key connectionz to centennial college, Scarborough centre, humber river hospital along the way. advantage of brt is the flexibility and i think frequent artics should be able to handle the demand. idk about brt or lrt for EVERY arterial but frequent busses for sure

 

[Hopkins123]

not really i'd be fine with either corridor cuz the map has a huge gap and that kinda thing is rarely proposed. best option imo is brt on ellesmere/york mills/wilson/dixon from UTSC to YYZ with key connectionz to centennial college, Scarborough centre, humber river hospital along the way. advantage of brt is the flexibility and i think frequent artics should be able to handle the demand. idk about brt or lrt for EVERY arterial but frequent busses for sure

Let's not get carried away. They don't even have late night service on the 186 yet.

 

[Hopkins123]

I agree that the Spadina Line should be extended eventually to Vaughan Mills and Canadas Wonderland, albeit above ground (trenched or elevated)

But after all this and not a single line to the Toronto Zoo??

Finch LRT should have an extension to the Zoo.

Or Bloor line shouldnt go straight up to Sheppard, there is no destination there, it should verge west after STC to hit Centennial College, Malvern Town Centre, and continue to the Zoo.

Also the DRL west will never go in the Georgetown South rail corridor, there is no room.

And still no rapid transit to Square One or Pickering Town Centre!

 

[Leo_Chan]

And still no rapid transit to Square One or Pickering Town Centre!

Line 2 or underground Mississauga Transitway Station(s) to Square One. Durham Pulse BRT through Durham.