picard102
Senior Member
The TTC is getting rid of wifi at stations, so it's a bit odd they'd add it to the trains, which would need additional tunnel infrastructure to support. Unless this is for staff/communications use only.
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81-717
Active Member
I always thought the same about the YRT bus routes going to Finch that would be replaced by the YNSE. But I guess induced demand works in both of those cases.
fanoftoronto
Active Member
Definitely agree that there will be additional induced demand when the Line 2 extension opens when compared to the passengers moved by the RT.
But the RT was medium capacity, fast, and a train so it definitely would've captured most of the demand that will eventually come to the Line 2 extension.
Sunnyside
Active Member
Time will tell. I really wonder how much will be induced north of the 401 with a Sheppard-McCowan station. It could be quite a lot, seeing how it would serve as a terminal for a massive bus catchment area, whose riders previously had to painstakingly cross the highway.
81-717
Active Member
Especially when line 4 comes there, it'll surely induce more for both lines.
NIV
New Member
Looks like they have abandoned the intervention shaft south of Brimorton, the road is now fully open. The original plan (notice sent out to the neighborhood) was to have this point as the point to fix the TBM this fall. I assume this new location on the south side of the 401 is now the location. We can only speculate given the lack of communication, obviously something seriously wrong. Better communication and a revised timeline would be appreciated by the community
Northern Light
Superstar
Apologies if this has been posted, but there is a consultation on the SRT Replacement Busway tomorrow night:
Tunafish13
Active Member
Do we know any details or have any images/schematics to look at before then? I know that the plan was to only use the straight N/S section and the elevated/underground section wouldn't be usable. Do they have plans for those sections?
Northern Light
Superstar
There are no slides/materials on the project site.
There is this text:
**** However...............the Draft EA remains open for Comment until September 30th, 2024, and it can be found here:
From the above:
Richard White
Senior Member
I got to thinking about this over the weekend.
If the Busway only goes as far as Ellesmere, what is being done with Midland Station and the guideway?
If I recall there was a proposal for a highline style park but have not heard anything as of yet.
Northern Light
Superstar
Not officially decided yet; but in all probability the guideway will be demolished.
I've outlined in the past why I think a Highline style park makes no sense, and would not be an attraction, but a safety risk instead, and quite expensive to boot.
But the idea hasn't yet been formally spiked.
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There may be room for at-grade bike path from Brimley to Midland, but I'm convinced that will be pursued either in the near-term. We shall see.
fanoftoronto
Active Member
Any chance you can link me to your analysis?
Just curious about your thought process.
Edit: Nevermind! Found it!!
Northern Light
Superstar
I know went into a bit more detail in some post or another, but I touched on some keys issues in this post, however briefly:
Cycling infrastructure (Separated bike lanes)
https://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-could-turn-decommissioned-scarborough-rt-into-linear-park-1.6809691 From the article: The motion underscores that Scarborough residents have the longest TTC commutes, the least amount of biking infrastructure and the highest rates of pedestrian deaths in the...
Richard White
Senior Member
That thing is built like a brick outhouse.
I don't think we should implode it but with all the buildings around demolishing it won't be easy.
Northern Light
Superstar
It'll be jackhammered and clawed down, very similar to the bents for the Gardiner.
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