I know it's a bigger, longer term project, but I still think any further remediation of the Gardiner should be done in conjunction with DRL and some form of underground toll highway through the core, maybe connected to a Front Street Extension (the original vision), and ideally providing a connection to the Allen. Pricey but doable with tolls and diversion of funds from less impactful projects (for example, Scarborough subway). Remaining gaps in the system would be mostly filled by ST, which will likely be complete before any of these other projects. The elevated Gardiner needs to go eventually, but doesn't need to until the alternate route is complete. I wonder if the tolls through the core portion could be temporary, the stretch between Front Extension and DVP, and be eliminated once the construction costs are covered. Only remove elevated Gardiner at that point, such that there is always a toll free connection between west Gardiner and DVP. I realize this could take 20-30 years, but at least it will be done right. Instead we'll throw money at a lackluster hybrid that will have to go eventually. That land is too precious for that kind of blight.
