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Two of those four connections are used every day (west-south, north-east). The third (north-west) is used more infrequently, but is still in use. I don't believe the fourth (the second east-south) is used much at all, if ever.does anyone know if these tracks are still in use?
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it would be great if this development could contribute to the east-west and north-south links between these neighbourhoods.
Two of those four connections are used every day (west-south, north-east). The third (north-west) is used more infrequently, but is still in use. I don't believe the fourth (the second east-south) is used much at all, if ever.
I've taken the bus through there, and I use the medical office on site and I can confirm the high level of traffic along Keele. It is overwhelmingly single-occupant vehicles. Which begs the question - if it's bad, and it is, why are people continuing to clog it up? When I drive, I try to avoid it. There are several transit routes through here. My guess is that it is people from outside the area passing through - to/from Black Creek Drive? There is no parking along Keele in this stretch, so there isn't anything the City can do to increase capacity. This might be fallout from not building 401 extension.Overall, I'm supportive of the proposal. Solid density, new affordable housing and a much better use of the site than a big box gym.
Having said that, I hope future residents brace for the brutal traffic congestion at Keele and Dundas during rush hour, and I don't use the word brutal loosely.
What is the 401 Extension? Spadina Expressway?I've taken the bus through there, and I use the medical office on site and I can confirm the high level of traffic along Keele. It is overwhelmingly single-occupant vehicles. Which begs the question - if it's bad, and it is, why are people continuing to clog it up? When I drive, I try to avoid it. There are several transit routes through here. My guess is that it is people from outside the area passing through - to/from Black Creek Drive? There is no parking along Keele in this stretch, so there isn't anything the City can do to increase capacity. This might be fallout from not building 401 extension.
I also live in this area. The traffic isn't that bad in my opinion. I've very rarely had to wait for anything more than a traffic light to change, unless there's construction. I generally bike/walk/streetcar/bus everywhere, when I can, and only drive when necessary. I do wish there was more cycling infrastructure (ideally on Keele north of Bloor connecting to Weston). There's no good north/south route, save for the rail path, but that goes in a very specific direction/way. I think better cycling infrastructure and connections for walking over the rail would help a lot for transportation in this area. An eventual subway relief line below Keele would be a nice long-term project. Once the Go Station is in and we have 15-minute service two-ways on that line, that will mostly resolve that north/south transit issue.What is the 401 Extension? Spadina Expressway?
As a resident of the area I find that most people are figuring out the best way to get around be it walking, subway, etc. Also the housing is going to mean that there is a large built in community for any services and retail as well as what is in The Junction.
They probably drive because the transit service is a joke along Keele. The 41/941, and 89/989 are inconsistent and jammed through the nose most times.I've taken the bus through there, and I use the medical office on site and I can confirm the high level of traffic along Keele. It is overwhelmingly single-occupant vehicles. Which begs the question - if it's bad, and it is, why are people continuing to clog it up? When I drive, I try to avoid it. There are several transit routes through here. My guess is that it is people from outside the area passing through - to/from Black Creek Drive? There is no parking along Keele in this stretch, so there isn't anything the City can do to increase capacity. This might be fallout from not building 401 extension.
Which GO station? Just curious. Bloor GO is about a half an hour walk from there.I also live in this area. The traffic isn't that bad in my opinion. I've very rarely had to wait for anything more than a traffic light to change, unless there's construction. I generally bike/walk/streetcar/bus everywhere, when I can, and only drive when necessary. I do wish there was more cycling infrastructure (ideally on Keele north of Bloor connecting to Weston). There's no good north/south route, save for the rail path, but that goes in a very specific direction/way. I think better cycling infrastructure and connections for walking over the rail would help a lot for transportation in this area. An eventual subway relief line below Keele would be a nice long-term project. Once the Go Station is in and we have 15-minute service two-ways on that line, that will mostly resolve that north/south transit issue.
There is a GO station being built at St Clair and Old Weston, so about a 10 minute walk north of this site.Which GO station? Just curious. Bloor GO is about a half an hour walk from there.
Oh I didn't know that. Thanks!There is a GO station being built at St Clair and Old Weston, so about a 10 minute walk north of this site.
I meant 400 extension.What is the 401 Extension? Spadina Expressway?
As a resident of the area I find that most people are figuring out the best way to get around be it walking, subway, etc. Also the housing is going to mean that there is a large built in community for any services and retail as well as what is in The Junction.
It is brutal, especially closer to 4 to 5. This is a problem with all of the road close to train tracks it seems.Overall, I'm supportive of the proposal. Solid density, new affordable housing and a much better use of the site than a big box gym.
Having said that, I hope future residents brace for the brutal traffic congestion at Keele and Dundas during rush hour, and I don't use the word brutal loosely.
The stretch of Keele between Dundas and St. Clair is atrocious. The City could dramatically improve traffic flow here by banning all street parking on Keele and installing an advanced green at the Keele-Junction Rd intersection. Both measures long overdue.It is brutal, especially closer to 4 to 5. This is a problem with all of the road close to train tracks it seems.
I agree with you on the changes - I am not sure if that will fix the problem tho. I believe street parking is not allowed on Keele during high traffic hour, but it is allowed on Dundas which is part of the problem, causing traffic flowing from East to West.The stretch of Keele between Dundas and St. Clair is atrocious. The City could dramatically improve traffic flow here by banning all street parking on Keele and installing an advanced green at the Keele-Junction Rd intersection. Both measures long overdue.
