Amare
Senior Member
I wouldnt necessarily call it a wasted investment. They need to do infrastructure work at the station due to accessibility requirements (which is why the work is being initiated in the 1st place).The problem is, LB is already a high enough passenger-count station, and use will grow as more density is added along the Lakeshore eg Lakeview.
So unless ML is telling people not to come, the station needs more appropriate safety margins already..
Rather than redeveloping now - the existing station is not particularly tired, but simply needs a second set of tunnels - I would say don’t spend the money until ready to add a fourth track, when it will be time to tackle the Brown's Line overpass and the bridge over Etobicoke Creek. That’s a much bigger undertaking, but it’s likely well below the life expectancy of what’s already built…. Any money spent between now and then will be a wasted investment.
- Paul
Flooding is also a concern at this station, however im not so sure the improvements will alleviate and fix the issues. It will at least address some of the flooding concerns by enhancing some of the infrastructure.
Regarding the Brown's Line overpass, I dont think anything will be done until either: a) the bridge needs to be rehabilitated or b) Electrification construction becomes imminent.