Toronto Crosstown LRT | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

[innsertnamehere]

^ only read the first few sentences before deciding to click the link to read the full article.

 

[TheTigerMaster]

Its a joke. the article he links is about the beginning of construction of the eastern tunnel.

DON'T TRUST ANYONE ON UT TODAY. THEY'RE ALL LIARS!!!!!!

 

[TheTigerMaster]

I tried. Next year I'll do south side alignment

Great job. I regret not saving my Sheppard East LRT proposal for today. I forgot that it was April 1st soon

 

[ehlow]

https://twitter.com/CrosstownTO/status/451103051949305857

We are currently building the launch shaft at Brentcliffe to prepare for the TBMs. TBMs are scheduled to arrive in summer 2014.

 

[Johnny Au]

Would Johnny not be satisfied with following the erection of elevated girders above the street?

It happens much faster than the tunnelling, so I think he would actually like it.

Just make the LRVs along the Eglinton Crosstown LRT levitate using aeroharmonics and all is good.

Just like this.

 

[ehlow]

This is related to the Crosstown:
http://www.thegridto.com/city/places/can-torontos-worst-neighbourhood-be-rehabilitated/

 

[BurlOak]

I gotta admit, you had me until I actually clicked the link.

I have to be honest - you had me too. My first thought was "finally Metrolinx has gotten smart and is doing the right thing".
But then the quote that stated that locals would object to elevated transit was too far fetched to be believed.

 

[ehlow]

I have to be honest - you had me too. My first thought was "finally Metrolinx has gotten smart and is doing the right thing".
But then the quote that stated that locals would object to elevated transit was too far fetched to be believed.

I strive to make you smile BurlOak.

Yes the idea that anybody in this city would be opposed to anything is way too far fetched

 

[CityPlaceN1]

Funny guy. Had me.

 

[raptor]

Tracker update: Lea moved around 150m since last week (impressive pace), while Dennis is stalled.

 

[CityPlaceN1]

Great to hear. Glad to see it moving forward rapidly.

 

[ehlow]

The full road is still available at Eglinton & Leslie, just FYI for people who drive there, but a few signs about the Crosstown construction have gone up.

I wandered around the car dealership at that intersection while waiting for car service, out of curiosity. I realized the tall modernist tower and base building attached to the Toyota dealership was completely abandoned, it's kind of strange. Besides that there are a few apartment or condo buildings in the same area, and Scenic on Eglinton, and that's it besides the ravine/park.

I found this detailing the history of the abandoned tower there http://www.thegridto.com/city/places/whats-happen-inn/.

Just in case anyone's interested in what's at Eg & Leslie, since we talk so much about it here. It's hard to imagine much development happening there even after the LRT goes in, due to the ravine. My guess is that Leslie station will only be used by the residents of those few buildings, people going from/to the car dealership, and those going to the park.

 

[WislaHD]

The primary use of Leslie Station besides the connecting bus route is definitely going to be people going to the park in the summer time.

(So in other words, not much use at all)

 

[innsertnamehere]

I believe all the connecting bus routes will instead be going to Laird. I.E. no bus connections at Leslie.

 

[CityPlaceN1]

There's no need for a bus connection at Leslie. The Leslie buses can easily go to Laird.