LowerBay
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Where in that report does it explicitly say that ICTS is not recommended? The report simply presents options -- it doesn't recommend any one option over another.
Where in that report does it explicitly say that ICTS is not recommended? The report simply presents options -- it doesn't recommend any one option over another.
And what in this thread justified such vile attacks against someone?I say fat air only because Miller is involved.
And what in this thread justified such vile attacks against someone?
The demand estimates are all junk science anyway -- 9,000, then 5,000 -- they must be pulling these numbers out of fat air. I say fat air only because Miller is involved.
The only argument I need is SPEED!!!
The RT is very fast and can match or even exceed a subway train.
Common sense would want that a link to the airport be fast.
Lrt...10 kph faster than a bust is for from impressive...
From Kenedy to the airport by LRT...
I'd rather not think of how long it would take.
Metrolinx's SRT report even goes against the TTC's (which recommended upgrading).
The major problem with Metrolinx's report is it doesn't take into account the financial, ridership, and environmental impact of a 3-year closure for LRT conversion. If that aspect is taken into consideration and assigned a proper weight/importance factor, ICTS comes out the winner.
9,000 was the figure for the Bloor-Danforth streetcar in 1958. Suddenly, what warranted a subway in the early 1960s doesn't warrant one now. Go figure.
I believe all TC lines are planned for automated fare collection and all-door boarding.You will pay your fare to the driver, and enter through the front doors only.
None of the above arguments even matter! In the end, the TTC probably intends to make the Eglinton tunnel as similar as possible to the Harbourfront tunnel. They probably envision train sets consisting of 1 (2 max) streetcars, and stations that can fit at most 2 cars. You will pay your fare to the driver, and enter through the front doors only. Like on Harbourfront, speed would be at the discretion of the drivers. Also like on Harbourfront, many drivers will end up using the underground sections as a convenient opportunity to read the Metro newspaper while cruising along at 15 km/hr. And finally, if Metrolinx believes that TTC will readily give up control of its flagship Giambreglinton line, they must be on crack!
And finally, if Metrolinx believes that TTC will readily give up control of its flagship Giambreglinton line, they must be on crack!