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rbtaylor
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Actually, this was presented as an option and discussed at length before being eliminated.While not presented as an option, an LRT doesn't need to be on the same line as the current SRT. You could build it at grade along any path you choose, really. The City didn't present that as an option, but it could be one.
The "street network" included 3 to 4 parallel tracks from Kennedy through to Markham road. It was removed as it was considered to be a reduction in service (reliability and speed) for the SCC to Kennedy section.
If they were designing the network it may have stayed on since many bus routes could be replaced or upgraded at the same time (Kennedy, Midland, and Markham Road between Kennedy station and Steeles); but this is the fault of the official plan.
The scope of this specific project doesn't allow for it to be considered.