APTA-2048
Senior Member
Careful here. Yes, it's a swift ride from Kennedy to STC, but neglect and poor planning have introduced negatives.The current RT works really well - Kennedy to STC, a 6km trip or so in 10 minutes or less is fantastic.
I commuted via the RT for a few years and occasionally for a number of years. I personally love the RT for it's potential, and I feel pride that a made-in-Ontario system has found great success worldwide. But a number of factors have hindered its success right here.
1. We've learned that inexpensive, sparse corridors don't necessarily make for an optimal route.
2. We could have had an extensive suburban light rail rapid transit network. No appetite for ICTS and politics gave us just one route and a Sheppard subway stub.
3. Getting by with the minimum and not investing in upgrades has given us a loud and rickety ride.
4. The subway to RT transfer is a problem for a station built from scratch.
Is a 1 stop extension the solution? No. We need to do better.