To do that will require some big $$$$.Wish they could do a better access using ramps instead of steps between Yorkdale Mall and the Yorkdale Subway Station.
To do that will require some big $$$$.
You either have to built the station north of where it is to run a walkway over the express way or you have to tunnel to the mall.
You will need 2 elevators to get to the platform from the street level, concourse level, tunnel or the new walkway. Then how do you connect to the mall??
Because of the GO Terminal and office complex in the way, no easy way to connect to the mall.
Look at that. The label scar from the "Simpson's Yorkdale" signage is still visible in that photo!
Accessibility Design Standards
Accessible ramps shall be a maximum of 5% (1:20) running slope and a maximum of 2% (1:50) cross slope. A level area ('landing') of at least 1670mm length shall be provided for every 9m length of ramp.
Speaking of improving connections, Oxford should also pay to do something about the horrible condition of the main access road into the mall : Yorkdale Road. Third world conditions along the east-west portion of the road between the Allen and Dufferin. And don't get my started on the one lane stretch between the Allen northbound and southbound off ramps (that one lane stretch of road northbound that runs in front of Nordstrom - with no advance green to allow the stream of cars that want to turn left towards the parking) -- they often need traffic cops to deal with the volume, it's insane.Why would the TTC spend even a penny on improving the connection? Would any improvement not be Oxford's responsibility?
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Accessibility Design Standards
Accessible ramps shall be a maximum of 5% (1:20) running slope and a maximum of 2% (1:50) cross slope. A level area ('landing') of at least 1670mm length shall be provided for every 9m length of ramp.