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T3G said:
Clearly, it's not a rhetorical dismissal, because there's a whole paragraph of text after the line you quoted that you cut out.

The problem here is not the mode. It's Metrolinx.
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In a perfect world, the TTC would have been given the money to construct a subway along Eglinton.
 
turbanplanner said:
To where though? I used to live in the area and if anyone’s travelling in the area it’s almost always to a big box store (not bringing a Walmart haul on a bike) to the movies or the bluffs (again not great options) it took me like 30 mins to bike to Kingston road from the bluffs
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If there's nowhere to cycle to then there's nowhere to walk to either, yet we have still built sidewalks.
 
turbanplanner said:
sidewalks are for walking to the bus stop, at least in my mind. That's why some suburbs (that didn't have any transit service) didn't have sidewalks
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Yeah - and they are truly s***** places to walk around when you have young children.

“Stay on the sidewalk everywhere else but on these random streets, where you have to walk on the road. And no - you can’t run around, because drivers aren’t expecting toddlers to be roaming in the streets.”

I truly, truly hate them.
 
allengeorge said:
Yeah - and they are truly s***** places to walk around when you have young children.

“Stay on the sidewalk everywhere else but on these random streets, where you have to walk on the road. And no - you can’t run around, because drivers aren’t expecting toddlers to be roaming in the streets.”

I truly, truly hate them.
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I don’t mind so much, it’s nice to not need to plow the sidewalk either. Not everyone has kids
 
turbanplanner said:
What do you think will be different? Maybe I’m biased but I feel like most people like the setup enough how it is?
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If done right the Golden Mile area will be a community unto itself, so bike path users are traveling around the community rather than commuting to jobs downtown.
 
turbanplanner said:
I don’t mind so much, it’s nice to not need to plow the sidewalk either. Not everyone has kids
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I mean - I get that, and that’s why I didn’t make an blanket statement, and my initial sentence was “ they are truly s***** places to walk around when you have young children.”

I’m sure they are totally fine places if you hate plowing sidewalks and/or don’t have kids.
 
allengeorge said:
I mean - I get that, and that’s why I didn’t make an blanket statement, and my initial sentence was “ they are truly s***** places to walk around when you have young children.”

I’m sure they are totally fine places if you hate plowing sidewalks and/or don’t have kids.
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Or if you don't have mobility issues, which is why Toronto is adding sidewalks where they don't exist...
 
turbanplanner said:
I don’t mind so much, it’s nice to not need to plow the sidewalk either. Not everyone has kids
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Clearing sidewalks has a lot more to do with older people, than kids. I've known several people in their 50s and 60s having bad injuries on Toronto sidewalks in the winter. And it only gets worse with those that already have issues, leaving them virtual shut-ins until they are properly clear.
 

Eglinton Crosstown LRT​

Construction Notice
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Updated: Daytime and Overnight Track Grinding on Eglinton Avenue East between Leslie Street and Kennedy Road​

As early as Wednesday, May 22, 2024​

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What Work is Taking Place?
As early as Wednesday, May 22, 2024, crews will be performing overnight track grinding works on Eglinton Avenue East, between Leslie Street and Kennedy Road. Crews will move along the guideway performing work on the eastbound and westbound tracks. Periodic turn restrictions and lane reductions may be required while work takes place in the intersections. A Traffic Control Personnel and/or Paid Duty Officer will be present while this work takes place in the intersections. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times on Eglinton Avenue East. This work is expected to take place during the daytime and overnight periods between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., for approximately two (2) months. Upon completion of this work, periodic short-term lane reductions may be required on Eglinton Avenue East to facilitate special activities.

What to Expect
Daytime and overnight noise from construction activities, including grinding metal, can be expected. Crews will move along the guideway performing work on the eastbound and westbound tracks. Periodic turn restrictions and lane reductions may be required while this work takes place in the intersections. A Traffic Control Personnel and/or Paid Duty Officer will be present while this work takes place in the intersections. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times on Eglinton Avenue East. Expect delays while traveling through the area.

HOURS OF WORK
• As early as Wednesday, May 22, 2024, for approximately two (2) months.
• Work is expected to take place during the daytime and overnight periods between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• Work may be longer or shorter than expected.

TRAFFIC DETAILS
• Periodic turn restrictions and lane reductions may be required while this work takes place in the intersections.
• A Traffic Control Personnel and/or Paid Duty Officer will be present while this work takes place in the intersections.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS
• No changes to the current pedestrian routes are expected as a result of this work.

TRANSIT INFORMATION
• Access to TTC will be maintained at all times.
• Please visit www.ttc.ca for more information.
 
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