TTC: Other Items (catch all)

[SashaLemon]

What sorta method would be best to create a fantasy transit map?

 

[Undead]

What sorta method would be best to create a fantasy transit map?

Subcontracting the TTC and Metrolinx!

edit: you can use layers in Google Maps to create lines and stations.

 

[SashaLemon]

Subcontracting the TTC and Metrolinx!

edit: you can use layers in Google Maps to create lines and stations.

Nice dig

I meant more a diagram map.

 

[nfitz]

I just had a look at the public presentation..........(posted July '22).......... did we know they were removing all the escalators to the NB platform; and the down escalator for the SB platform?)

I can't say I remember that, maybe I missed that.

I'm not sure I've seen that.

What blows my mind, is that they seem to be digging up most of the Spadina/Lowther interchange and sidewalks, but still failing to put an entrance or exit to the surface at that location!

 

[Richard White]

What blows my mind, is that they seem to be digging up most of the Spadina/Lowther interchange and sidewalks, but still failing to put an entrance or exit to the surface at that location

Truthfully the Kendal exit is better suited for an elevator. It is a former house turned subway exit.

 

[nfitz]

Truthfully the Kendal exit is better suited for an elevator. It is a former house turned subway exit.

Sure - but if they are going to dig up the most of the intersection at Lowther to put in the elevators from the concourse to the tracks, why not just stick a simple staircase to the street - doesn't need to have an elevator for accessibility rules (though would have been nice, given they needed to put in an elevator).

 

[Richard White]

Sure - but if they are going to dig up the most of the intersection at Kendall to put in the elevators from the concourse to the tracks, why not just stick a simple staircase to the street - doesn't need to have an elevator for accessibility rules (though would have been nice, given they needed to put in an elevator).

There is one.

It is on the west side of the street.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Truthfully the Kendal exit is better suited for an elevator. It is a former house turned subway exit.

How is someone supposed to transfer to line 2 if you have an elevator there?

 

[Steve X]

How is someone supposed to transfer to line 2 if you have an elevator there?

Leave the station from the Line 1 entrance and reenter the station at the Line 2 entrance OR use St George.

 

[nfitz]

There is one.

It is on the west side of the street.

I meant Lowther. Two big massive excavations into the concourse, but they can't leave a simple stairwell for pedestrians?

Hang on - I assumed there were other drawings for Kendall.

They aren't bothering to put an elevator at the main entrance to the station?

So someone at the main entrance has to get a quarter-mile down to near Bloor, to get into the station. And then head back north again to get to the elevators?

Ouch

 

[Steve X]

I meant Lowther. Two big massive excavations into the concourse, but they can't leave a simple stairwell for pedestrians?

Hang on - I assumed there were other drawings for Kendall.

They aren't bothering to put an elevator at the main entrance to the station?

So someone at the main entrance has to get a quarter-mile down to near Bloor, to get into the station. And then head back north again to get to the elevators?

Ouch

If you're going north of Kendall and absolutely need an elevator, it's shorter to just use Dupont Station instead of doubling back which would make the distance close to 600m. Dupont to Kendall is around 500m.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Leave the station from the Line 1 entrance and reenter the station at the Line 2 entrance OR use St George.

Which is completely unnecessary and probably not allowed under the accessibility act. You have to give the same access not hinder them.

 

[Richard White]

Which is completely unnecessary and probably not allowed under the accessibility act. You have to give the same access not hinder them.

True but let's be real here. There is no easy way to retrofit Spadina station.

Anyone who needs to transfer between lines probably won't bother even if the station has elevators. The lengthy corridor makes it impractical for persons with mobility issues. The only time I can see disabled persons using those elevators to transfer lines is when the subway craps out.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

True but let's be real here. There is no easy way to retrofit Spadina station.

Anyone who needs to transfer between lines probably won't bother even if the station has elevators. The lengthy corridor makes it impractical for persons with mobility issues. The only time I can see disabled persons using those elevators to transfer lines is when the subway craps out.

What if they come in on a bus or streetcar and want to head north or south? Do you really think it's right to say that people who can't use stairs should exit the station and walk to another entrance so that they can use the accessibility features of it?

 

[Richard White]

What if they come in on a bus or streetcar and want to head north or south? Do you really think it's right to say that people who can't use stairs should exit the station and walk to another entrance so that they can use the accessibility features of it?

No but if they need to go north or south from Spadina, the easiest option would be to go to St George. It is actually a tad bit faster than walking for a normal able bodied person. They can get off a bus or streetcar and head down to Line 2 rather easily.

Taking an elevator to and from a bus or streetcar, then walking down a long corridor to take another elevator is a pain in the ass for anyone with mobility issues. It would be easier to take the elevator to Line 2, zip one stop over and take the elevator from St George. Less walking and less fuddling around.