Good thing we don't have to depend on your and Doug Ford's opinions to justify this project, when their are experts and studies to show that this project is not warranted.

Do your research, I've spent the time to do mine. Watch this video by CityNerd

What people fail to understand and what politicians repeatedly neglect is that induced demand negates and "relief" benefits that additional road capacity brings. Just as with additional transit being built, people adapt their habits when capacity is increased (in this case, more people get cars...

They don't need experts when their own government's reports acknowledge the project has dubious value with the way the government is spinning it.

Leave that in the fantasy forum.

I also don't think comparing ourselves to Europe is the worst. Germany isn't altogether that different when it comes to density of cities when we're comparing to the GTA or Montreal.

From all indications the Sheppard extension is less than a drawing on a napkin, so accurate connections to GO lines isn't surprising.

“Right now, our 400-series highways are clogged with gridlock. Ask anyone who drives on them, and you’ll hear the same thing: They’re not suitable for the current needs of Ontarians,” Ford said Hmmmmmm, ever heard of this thing called tolls to better manage supply on the 401 and 403? Blasphemy...

Maybe that's a good development, acknowledging that we need to change our behaviours and choose to invest in more sustainable types of transportation (ie. Transit).

It's lovely how proponents always pull this bag of facts out of the woodwork to support their opinions. How about studies that show living near highways has significant affects on health (neurological, respiratory, etc.)

It bothers me to no end that people listen to his ridiculous and outlandish ideas.

It's imperative that Hamilton get better service, with it becoming a bedroom community in the GTA it is a laggard in service compared the rest of the metropolitan area.

Eventually there will have to be a heavy rail crosstown line, whether that's along the midtown CP rail corridor or further north along Sheppard.

They have a budget, but infinite is an amusing joke. The reason they make parts is because there is no budget for procuring newer equipment.

People living near Royal Orchard don't want it nor does the lack of existing and potential density support it. Cummer will likely be added or a high density project will contribute towards costs is my prediction.

Except the Viva bus has shown how much demand there will be when it is replaced with the line 1 extension. I think with Richmond Hill's town centre plans Ontario line being extended passed Eglinton will probably have to be accelerated.

Which is think is generally fine, especially if stations are built over eventually.

I was going to reference the exact same project. Was it complex and expensive? Sure, but it's not the impossibility that is being disseminated to the media.

It's a pretty subjective opinion; many people reference the skytrain as an example. This isn't a fair comparison, as it is elevated in an almost exclusive suburban or industrial environment.

I'm referencing the opinion that I and many others hold/are concerned; regardless of measures taken, having it above ground will be visually obtrusive and unappealing compared to below ground.