So let's see if I have the Eglinton situation right:
- Grade separated BRT from downtown Mississauga to Renforth
- At grade LRT that stops at red lights from Renforth to Black Creek (now there's talk of a tunnel)
- Underground LRT that runs like a subway from Black Creek to Laird
- At grade LRT that stops at red lights from Laird to Kennedy
- At grade LRT with possible grade separations from Kennedy to UTSC
Jesus.
The talk of a tunnel west of Black Creek is just as bad as having an in-median LRT that stops at red lights. The right of way is so wide open that there's plenty of space to build a decent transit line on the surface. The LRT on the suburban parts of Eglinton and Finch should operate like
this and
this. Tunnels and elevated sections where required, but lots of at-grade intersections too where the LRT sails right through with zero conflicts. No stopping at red lights, no waiting for cars to turn left. Take note, Toronto.