NIV
New Member
The present design is to construct/escavate the station box under Lawrence Ave nine stories down. Moving station east a bit and going down two stories would be less work, less time.
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KhalilHeron
Active Member
yes but the tunnelling that happens first would be more intrusive than the tunnelling deep underground. The actual station construction would be less intrusive for sure but having to relocate more utilities, support the roadway since its so close, and build a bridge would mean more surface work during the tunnelling phase
Rainforest
Senior Member
It is sad that we spent 7 years since 2014 just flipping from 3-stop to 1-stop and back, instead of finding ways to build this extension in a cost-efficient manner.
The Lawrence station becks for a more intelligent solution than just pushing it closer to the magma layer. Likely too late now; the tunneling contract is about to be signed and the contractor won't have the flexibility to modify the route design.
The Lawrence station becks for a more intelligent solution than just pushing it closer to the magma layer. Likely too late now; the tunneling contract is about to be signed and the contractor won't have the flexibility to modify the route design.
syn
Senior Member
Have to agree with @NIV here. I can't see how an above ground alignment is going to be more disruptive to construct than a 9 storey deep tunnel. Overall it would be less intrusive and more affordable.
Can't see it happening though. This project has never been about doing things in a cost effective way.
drum118
Superstar
syn
Senior Member
The SRT upgrade seems like the best option at this point for all involved.
KhalilHeron
Active Member
Aplus23
Active Member
The 7 stop lrt route was always the best / efficient plan and that's what should still be facilitated
ARG1
Senior Member
nfitz
Superstar
But council clearly told us that wasn't acceptable, because they'd have to suspend service on the SRT for up to 18 months or so, and they wouldn't allow that to happen.
Undead
Senior Member
3 stop elevated extension would be the best
NIV
New Member
SRT route between Ellesmere station and Kennedy station needs to be paved over into a busway. Unfortunately SRT elevated sections, ramps, tunnels and stations can’t be utilized. Busses can loop in front of stations and then enter back onto Busway. Exiting busway just north of Kennedy station and pull into station like other busses.
Ellesmere and Borough dr should also be given a dedicated bus lane.
The entire SRT route can eventually be converted into bike and walking path once subway completed. Existing SRT stations at Kennedy and STC can even be utilized for bike lockers
Ellesmere and Borough dr should also be given a dedicated bus lane.
The entire SRT route can eventually be converted into bike and walking path once subway completed. Existing SRT stations at Kennedy and STC can even be utilized for bike lockers
sixrings
Senior Member
More studies would be the best.
Fritter
Active Member
Ah the Federal High Speed Rail option.
Rainforest
Senior Member
Recycling the SRT
The ink was barely dry on the TTC’s recent proposal that service on the SRT end in mid-2023 when the inevitable question was posed: what should be done with the infrastructure and right-of-wa…
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Apparently, one benefit of converting SRT to a busway is that the buses can run straight into Kennedy station and use the former SRT loop. No need to exit the busway at the south end.
Once the subway opens and the busway is no longer needed .. converting to a bike path sounds like a good idea.
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