stevensontransit
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so are the trains out testing today
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urbanclient
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Highly regretting that I did not tell my whole extended family to bet on Line 5 Eglinton opening after November 1st...
stevensontransit
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as of today, does any of you see trains running on line 5?
Bordercollie
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Apparently there was a collision. I don't have access to the Toronto Star. If someone does please post it here.
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You can get full Star va Toronto public Library and the first part of their article says:
One of the final tests for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has been put on pause after a collision between two trains on the beleaguered line, the Star has learned.
The Crosstown had started its 30-day revenue service demonstration on Oct. 7, during which trains ran regularly on the tracks, as they would when the line is open to the public. On Thursday, two trains collided in the Mount Dennis train yard, leading to a pause in the revenue service test, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, as they are not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
“Following an incident late last week, (revenue service demonstration) has been paused and will resume shortly to continue testing along the line,” Dakota Brasier, spokesperson for Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria, confirmed in a statement to the Star.
The government did not respond to questions on whether the “incident” was a collision between two trains in time for publication.
“We continue to make progress on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, with revenue service demonstration underway,” Brasier added. “Safety is at the forefront of everything we do and we continue to work with our partners at the TTC as progress on this critical project progresses.”
It’s unclear what the collision and pause in testing will mean for the opening of the long-awaited line. As part of its 30-day revenue test, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT needs to run problem-free for three consecutive weeks before the line is handed over to the TTC for further testing and, eventually, full operation.
A government source confirmed that no one was injured in the collision.
The TTC and Mayor Olivia Chow’s office both deferred to Metrolinx and the provincial government in their response.
AHK
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King - Dufferin Intersection Track Rebuild: The roadside warning signs in the area all indicate the intersection is to be closed until December 1. The TTC project page indicates closure until mid-November, with the last activities to be for the City to rebuild the sidewalks and install tactile plates at the corners.
However, as can be seen in the photos taken this morning (October 23), the project appears to have progressed well, with the TTC related activities soon to be completed. All the track has been installed, all the concrete has been poured except for one very small section at the north-east corner of the intersection. Almost all the asphalt work has also been completed, with work on the remaining sections underway this morning. One final TTC related note - it appears that the overhead system through the intersection is still intact, is not being rebuilt as part of this project - rebuild of the OCS does not appear to be included in any of the project descriptions.n
How long it will take the City to redo the sidewalks and install the tactile plates remains to be seen, but hopefully will not take up the five weeks to December 1.
However, as can be seen in the photos taken this morning (October 23), the project appears to have progressed well, with the TTC related activities soon to be completed. All the track has been installed, all the concrete has been poured except for one very small section at the north-east corner of the intersection. Almost all the asphalt work has also been completed, with work on the remaining sections underway this morning. One final TTC related note - it appears that the overhead system through the intersection is still intact, is not being rebuilt as part of this project - rebuild of the OCS does not appear to be included in any of the project descriptions.n
How long it will take the City to redo the sidewalks and install the tactile plates remains to be seen, but hopefully will not take up the five weeks to December 1.
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turbanplanner
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Hate when they do a half assed paving job
drum118
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Boils down to money and what is needed to make the road safe. If you want all that area fully pave, speak to your councilor and Transportation and works. You can always pickup the extra cost to do it your way.
kotsy
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They've just opened the intersection to cyclists & pedestrians with the fencing being taken down and pylons left up to deter cars. Everything is done except concrete around a sewer in the middle of the intersection. Not sure what the problem is but it's been cone'd off for the last few days.
kotsy
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Update on the King & Dufferin shutdown: concrete is now curing around that sewer. I would expect the intersection to be fully open tomorrow or Sunday.
turbanplanner
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I get it but even what they do is usually subpar (as compared to what was agreed upon)
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That is really NOT usually the case.
crs1026
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Interesting well writtenarticle in the NY Times about Mamdani's plan for NYC buses. Definitely one to watch.
The parallels to Toronto are, well, quite apparent.
- Paul
The parallels to Toronto are, well, quite apparent.
- Paul
zang
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If Toronto were to attempt something as grand as Mamdani's plan (which ultimately means an increase in transit-only ROW), I can nearly guarantee it'd get stomped on by Doug Ford faster than he ran from his brother's death bed to City Hall to sign up to run for mayor.
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crs1026
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No doubt, I'm even not sure that NYC will actually buy the plan or that it is as practical as claimed. It's just interesting how similar the complaints are to our TTC, and how bold the solution that is being offered is.
This is a good case however to show just how narrow Ford's insight and beliefs about how to manage and grow cities really are. The guy has never ventured out of central Etobicoke, and his solutions are simply not informed by anything beyond what central Etobicoke wants.
So while it may be poking the bear, it helps open up the dialogue that's needed.
- Paul