[Adjei]

Didn't Metrolinx build the VIVA BRT shelters in York Region? They should be using the same concept since LRT should be seen as above a BRT.

 

[TheTigerMaster]

Didn't Metrolinx build the VIVA BRT shelters in York Region? They should be using the same concept since LRT should be seen as above a BRT.

Are those stations also heated?

 

[Adjei]

Are those stations also heated?

There are heated sections.

 

[Adjei]

They better not go cheap on this section because LRT has been linked to streetcars by the likes of the Ford brothers and how this line works and looks will decide the faith of future LRT lines. They need to differentiate these from streetcars.

 

[Tuscani01]

Mississauga's Transitway has enclosed/heated shelters too. Even the City Centre station which is on the street has an enclosed shelter.

 

[MafaldaBoy]

The GO Bus Terminal at Square One also has heated bus shelters, even though they are not fully enclosed.

 

[BMO]

Are those stations also heated?

Most of the platform is open with an enclosed section in the middle that is both protected from the wind and elements, as well as heated.

 

[BMO]

Didn't Metrolinx build the VIVA BRT shelters in York Region? They should be using the same concept since LRT should be seen as above a BRT.

Viva's BRT stations are built the way they are because they were built to LRT specifications (you'll notice the extra length and ability for the extended lengths to have the station canopy extended to cover them as well). So it's weird they would be making these nofrills stations on Eglinton which is they're flagship project in Toronto to promote LRT.

Mind you...if frequencies are actually as good as projected for this line the need for heated stations may not be necessary, unlike in York Region where Peak Frequency I think is like 10-15 minutes and off-peak is 20mins?

 

[ehlow]

Very barebones.. not much shelter. Pretty much the same as Spadina streetcar shelters.

 

[cplchanb]

Hopefully the planners will have the sense to use astroturf on the green track sections. God knows how much maintenance will be required to keep the grass looking like opening day if they use real stuff. As an added bonus the track will still be pleasing during the cold months

 

[BMO]

Hopefully the planners will have the sense to use astroturf on the green track sections. God knows how much maintenance will be required to keep the grass looking like opening day if they use real stuff. As an added bonus the track will still be pleasing during the cold months

There is some hard grass that although you wouldn't want on your front lawn because it's fairly rugged would serve as a pretty sturdy natural choice that wouldn't need much maintenance and would look nicer than astroturf.

 

[cplchanb]

There is some hard grass that although you wouldn't want on your front lawn because it's fairly rugged would serve as a pretty sturdy natural choice that wouldn't need much maintenance and would look nicer than astroturf.

how about weeds and crab grass? No grass can escape those 2 menaces. Not to mention if theres a grub problem or dry spell your'e going to see yellow patches sprouting everywhere The turf they laid at Richmond Hill Centre looks and feels quite good

 

[rbt]

how about weeds and crab grass? No grass can escape those 2 menaces. Not to mention if theres a grub problem or dry spell your'e going to see yellow patches sprouting everywhere The turf they laid at Richmond Hill Centre looks and feels quite good

Indeed. Crab grass is a good candidate. It grows perfectly well in areas that are watered lightly, underfertilized, and poorly drained.

It's also tough enough on feet/body to remind people they shouldn't sunbathe there; after Queen's Quay you just know some idiot would try it.

 

[cplchanb]

Indeed. Crab grass is a good candidate. It grows perfectly well in areas that are watered lightly, underfertilized, and poorly drained.

It's also tough enough on feet/body to remind people they shouldn't sunbathe there; after Queen's Quay you just know some idiot would try it.

It works only if its all crab grass. Patches here and there indicate neglect and poor maintenance

 

[nfitz]

It works only if its all crab grass. Patches here and there indicate neglect and poor maintenance

There is a 30 (?) year maintenance period for the infrastructure (or something like that). Presumably there is some performance standard for the grass.

I don't know what happens in the usual July/August drought that Toronto typically gets (though we seem to have avoided this year).