junctionist
Senior Member
Not much is impossible when the budget is astronomical. But then something like the DRL becomes a more attractive option.
I'm guessing nothing will happen until after the Spadina and Yonge extensions are built. And even then nothing might happen.Anyone knows what's the status of DRL lately? Is the city council still willing to fight for it?
I thought they were trying to make planning/starting to build the DRL as a precondition for the Yonge extension, no?I'm guessing nothing will happen until after the Spadina and Yonge extensions are built. And even then nothing might happen.
As a precondition? Not that I've heard even though it would make sense. Getting promises (if not guarantees) from the Province and/or Feds to build the DRL and/or finish Sheppard and/or extend B-D from Kennedy to STC to replace the SRT in exchange for supporting the Spadina and Yonge extensions outside the TTC's mandate into York Region would have meant real political leadership from City Hall.I thought they were trying to make planning/starting to build the DRL as a precondition for the Yonge extension, no?
Toronto City Council has voted to pass its motion supporting the Yonge North EA, however, with two important amendments. First, a recommendation that Metrolinx move the Downtown Relief Line into its 15-year plan, and further to that, to place it ahead of the Yonge Subway extension to Richmond Hill. Second, it recommended that TTC staff do a detailed study (and possibly EA) for the Downtown Relief Line.