[Monarch Butterfly]

Are there any preliminary plans showing how a surface LRT would fit on Eglinton? Would some sections be reduced to one lane in each direction? If so, that would be a traffic nightmare. Eglinton needs to remain a strong arterial road as an alternative to the clogged 401.

I'd also be curious to see the usage forecast for an LRT as Eglinton is pretty sparse through Etobicoke. If someone is going downtown it would probably be faster to continue south on the buses towards the Bloor Subway rather than hop on Crosstown to the Spadina line.

In terms of getting to the airport, just relocate the Lawrence west express bus to Eglinton west @ Mt Dennis.

See and actually read the reports at this link.

No where will Eglinton be reduced to one lane in each direction. Unless parked cars in the non-rush hours count, but then the light rail vehicles would be underground along those points.

 

[CharmAlarm]

From yesterday's budget - there is a graphic on page 70 (see link below) which lists the status of transit projects in the GTHA underway (EA and construction status - eg. GO East and West RER, etc.) and those projects needing "new partner funding" before proceeding.

No surprise, the "Eglinton West Extension" is "greyed" out on the chart and lumped in with Smart Track stations as "Projects proceeding only if new partner funding is provided. Timing to be determined".

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2016/papers_all.pdf

 

[Tuscani01]

From yesterday's budget - there is a graphic on page 70 (see link below) which lists the status of transit projects in the GTHA underway (EA and construction status - eg. GO East and West RER, etc.) and those projects needing "new partner funding" before proceeding.

No surprise, the "Eglinton West Extension" is "greyed" out on the chart and lumped in with Smart Track stations as "Projects proceeding only if new partner funding is provided. Timing to be determined".

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2016/papers_all.pdf

That's a good thing. Keep in mind that the Fed's are looking for shovel ready projects to announce in their budget coming up next month. The fact that the Province is including it in the budget is a good sign for it moving forward.

 

[CharmAlarm]

I took it as a more ominous sign... it says it will only proceed if new partner funding is found; that's a pretty big "if", considering the competing funding priorities at the city and provincial level.

 

[TheTigerMaster]

I took it as a more ominous sign... it says it will only proceed if new partner funding is found; that's a pretty big "if", considering the competing funding priorities at the city and provincial level.

I assume Eglinton West will be funded through the federal contribution for SmartTrack.

 

[Palma]

Remember that you'll pretty much have fare integration by the time this opens, you could transfer onto UP/GO Georgetown or GO Barrie to go downtown instead of going all the way to Cedarvale.

this is off topic but its because I saw cedarvale. I have a feeling people will call that stop eglinton west like on spadian line just like I will do so.If I am in discussion with people I know for sure I will

 

[Palma]

From yesterday's budget - there is a graphic on page 70 (see link below) which lists the status of transit projects in the GTHA underway (EA and construction status - eg. GO East and West RER, etc.) and those projects needing "new partner funding" before proceeding.

No surprise, the "Eglinton West Extension" is "greyed" out on the chart and lumped in with Smart Track stations as "Projects proceeding only if new partner funding is provided. Timing to be determined".

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2016/papers_all.pdf

it see

From yesterday's budget - there is a graphic on page 70 (see link below) which lists the status of transit projects in the GTHA underway (EA and construction status - eg. GO East and West RER, etc.) and those projects needing "new partner funding" before proceeding.

No surprise, the "Eglinton West Extension" is "greyed" out on the chart and lumped in with Smart Track stations as "Projects proceeding only if new partner funding is provided. Timing to be determined".

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2016/papers_all.pdf

it seems strange its lumped in with SmartTrack as it is a continuation of the Crosstown. Guess with the Crosstown going to Pearson it would be competition for the UPX. I thought the federal gov't was a partner with SmartTrack as was the provincial gov't

 

[Midtown Urbanist]

Are there any preliminary plans showing how a surface LRT would fit on Eglinton? Would some sections be reduced to one lane in each direction? If so, that would be a traffic nightmare. Eglinton needs to remain a strong arterial road as an alternative to the clogged 401.

Says who?

As a local resident, please get your car, tractor and trailers away from my street.

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

From yesterday's budget - there is a graphic on page 70 (see link below) which lists the status of transit projects in the GTHA underway (EA and construction status - eg. GO East and West RER, etc.) and those projects needing "new partner funding" before proceeding.

No surprise, the "Eglinton West Extension" is "greyed" out on the chart and lumped in with Smart Track stations as "Projects proceeding only if new partner funding is provided. Timing to be determined".

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2016/papers_all.pdf

This is repeating the broken transit promises by the provincial Liberals under Wynne. All projects listed under The Big Move were to be paid 100% by the province, mostly through implementing the Investment Strategy. Wynne refused to implement said strategy, despite repeated statements that it was time to have an adult conversation about paying for transit projects. Now, Crosstown West is a victim of it all, and instead of an adult conversation and re-prioritizing resources in the budget, there's an expectation for the feds and/or the city to chip in.

 

[TheTigerMaster]

You make a good point, but this shouldn't be a surprise to anybody. Eglinton West dropped off of the province's funding plan back in 2009, if I recall correctly.

 

[David Brake]

The latest thinking is that Eglinton West is no longer wanted as a heavy rail link but will probably be some form of LRT or even BRT link ( see my story http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2016/02/hostility-crosstown-west-lrt-voiced-etobicoke-consultation)

 

[BurlOak]

See and actually read the reports at this link.

No where will Eglinton be reduced to one lane in each direction. Unless parked cars in the non-rush hours count, but then the light rail vehicles would be underground along those points.

I am not sure which portion is being talked about here.

From about Avenue Road to Mount Pleasant (centred at Yonge), Eglinton will be down to 1 lane in each direction, with periodic turning lanes.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=44ae86664ea71410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
http://www1.toronto.ca/City Of Toro...ate/3 Comprehensive Map Bathurst to Yonge.pdf

In the West, your link did not have anything going under the 427, but currently there are 4 lanes between 2 bridge piers. It may be possible to squeeze 2 car lanes plus an LRT lane between piers, and moving the sidewalk to the end spans, but it is tight. Has there been any discussion of this before?

 

[Steve X]

This is repeating the broken transit promises by the provincial Liberals under Wynne. All projects listed under The Big Move were to be paid 100% by the province, mostly through implementing the Investment Strategy. Wynne refused to implement said strategy, despite repeated statements that it was time to have an adult conversation about paying for transit projects. Now, Crosstown West is a victim of it all, and instead of an adult conversation and re-prioritizing resources in the budget, there's an expectation for the feds and/or the city to chip in.

Metrolinx/Ontario never wanted nor planned to pay for a spur on Eglinton. ST gain traction cause Harper chipped in or Metrolinx would tell Tory a big fat NO to ST. If Toronto is really going to build these projects like Jane LRT, waterfront LRT, they really need to start finding new revenue for these project. Don't expect Wynne or Trudeau to pay for them fully. Otherwise nothing will ever get built beyond a few projects. Something like Sheppard or Steeles BRT is affordable. Waterfront LRT is already stretching it.

 

[David Brake]

I am not sure which portion is being talked about here.

From about Avenue Road to Mount Pleasant (centred at Yonge), Eglinton will be down to 1 lane in each direction, with periodic turning lanes.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=44ae86664ea71410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
http://www1.toronto.ca/City Of Toronto/City Planning/Urban Design/Eglinton Connects/Apri14 Update/3 Comprehensive Map Bathurst to Yonge.pdf

In the West, your link did not have anything going under the 427, but currently there are 4 lanes between 2 bridge piers. It may be possible to squeeze 2 car lanes plus an LRT lane between piers, and moving the sidewalk to the end spans, but it is tight. Has there been any discussion of this before?

All I can say is that at the public consultation we were repeatedly assured that there was space for the LRT without losing car lanes despite recent land sales.

 

[sixrings]

I dont know how the LRT is going to take away road space between Avenue road and mount pleasant if it is underground. Also some parts of Eglinton (the central portion) will always only have one car lane in each direction because there is parking on the sides for businesses. That is no different than today.