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I thought Sheppard ranked quite low in staff's assessment of potential ridership and 'impact'? In fact, in the study you linked it was in the 2nd lowest quartile. Is the first motion simply a case of Council endorsing something that's happening anyways?
And yes...........this is a provincial decision.....and barring any surprising u-turns, its one that's already been taken.
The City's assessment is rather moot in that its only tangential to the decision.
I might add here, the City's assessment has its shortcomings as well, I don't think I want to pick apart the exact nature of those in this post.........but while its useful, its value shouldn't be overstated.
Also, it's wild that:
That's...weird transit prioritization to say the least. I guess (2) was an olive branch (?) to the Etobicoke councillors?
- A Finch West extension study was not endorsed
- While the Line 2 extension study was endorsed
Lets start by saying that these motions/endorsements are in no way binding on the province, the city or staff.
Its 'write a letter' or do a follow-up report.
So there is absolutely an element of doing right by a councillor that needs to be seen to be achieving something for his/her area.