denfromoakvillemilton
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There's ways of modelling it for sure. I just think that the more major changes you institute into a system, the harder it is to accurately model what the travel patterns will be. I say build it up to Eglinton, wait a few years and see how travel patterns shift, and then go from there.
Also, I think Jane would be a perfect candidate for B-Line style BRT. Put that in along Jane for the fraction of the cost of building a subway, and have it feed into the Mt. Dennis hub and the DRL terminus. If the B-Line gets overloaded, then you have your answer as to whether a subway extension would be viable. If the B-Line can handle the demand, then you just saved yourself a boatload of cash. (Side note: I think that approach would have saved us a boatload of money on Sheppard, because the B-Line would have handled the demand).
A DRL extension coupled with a B-Line instead of building all the way up Jane in 1 shot would also allow for money in the interim to be spent on other projects.
Potentially, yes. This is why my DRL West alignment up to Eglinton goes up Dufferin and then cuts diagonally, to purposely avoid overlapping with the Georgetown corridor. North of Eglinton, like I said above, I think instituting a B-Line would show how much demand there really would be for a subway.
I think the Lrt for Jane would be a great idea. But I'm worried about ridership overflow. But like you said, if fears are unfounded, then there's that.