Here are some interesting facts about the LRT vs Subway debate in out area:
Eglinton Subway vs LRT :
- Eglinton will be down to one lane in each direction for 5-7 years.
Eglinton at Sloane , west to the dvp bridge will be cut in elevation by YES 30 feet !
The Honda dealer will tower above (30 feet)the new road grade and lose 20 feet of depth for the graded berm !
If LRT on Eglington, it will be 2 lane in each direction and many intersections will be a no turn affair !
An above LRT will not save much time , as it has to stop at all traffic lights plus stops.
This eglinton subway has been fully funded as an underground and will be a built and owned by metrolinx .
Remember the construction night mare we faced on St Clair?
Certainly email the Minnan-Wong and the MPP - your voice matters.
The Crosstown will be a 25-kilometre rapid transit line along Eglinton Avenue from approximately Black Creek Drive in the west to Kennedy Station in the east. Nineteen kilometres of the LRT will be tunnelled underground, and the remaining six kilometres will be partially elevated from Kennedy to the Scarborough City Centre.
The project will include up to 26 new stations. Travel on the Crosstown from Kennedy to Black Creek is projected to take just 35 minutes. It will take just 45 minutes to travel from Scarborough City Centre to Black Creek. - metrolinx
links to open for more information:
http://www.metrolinx.com/en/projectsandprograms/transitexpansionprojects/CrosstownProject.aspx
http://www3.ttc.ca/PDF/About_the_TTC/Eglinton_Scarborough_Presentation.pdf
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52379984/Eglinton-Scarborough_Crosstown-LRT-Update.pdf
Beijing, China
As with Hong Kong's MTR network, you'll never miss a cell-phone call while riding on Beijing's new subway system. A legacy of the Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing metro trains are pristine. Announcements are made in Mandarin and English, there are television monitors to keep you informed and entertained. You can also find shopping malls, entertainment hubs, and restaurants in many of the major stations. Although already quite extensive, there are plans to extend the lines and create several dozen more stations within the next few years.: - Hong Kong, China
Clean, efficient, and almost sterile in its appearance, Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) should be emulated by more cities. Passengers wait in orderly lines and approach glass-barrier screens, meaning you don't have to worry about pushing or shoving. The signs (written in Chinese and English) cater to most users, and the color-coded lines and illuminated routes are easy to decipher. As for the noise, you'll hear more cell-phone ringtones than anything else.: - Athens, Greece
One of the crowning achievements of this city's Olympic bid was the creation of Attiko Metro, a system with stations housing archaeological exhibits and items that were uncovered while digging (walls, cisterns, urns, and even sarcophagi). Even if you don't need to get to any of the 50-plus stations, it's well worth a visit to Syntagma Square or Akropoli stations to see the relics or Ethniki Amyna station for more contemporary art installations. Though the trains aren't that modern or efficient, the visual surroundings make it all worthwhile.Ticket Price:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bigger is not always better, as seen with the pocket-size Dubai Metro system. Technically, only part of the network goes underground; it also links to a monorail with the best train views over Dubai and the Gulf. Operational for less than a year, this modern train network is pretty glamorous for public transportation. Each station has Wi-Fi access (for an additional cost), a cell-phone signal, and elevator access to all platforms. The train seats feel almost like La-Z-Boys, and there are specific train carriages for women and children. It's also worth checking out the Arab-inspired architectural motifs at Al Jafiliya station, the blue jellyfish-design chandeliers at Khalid Bin Al Waleed, and the steel-and-glass masterpiece of Mall of the Emirates station. Two more Metro lines are expected to be added within the next two years.
Paris, France
The 110-year-old Paris Métro consists of 16 color-coded lines plus the RER train lines which criss-cross the city. Many stations feature historic and distinct Art Nouveau signage and ornate entrances designed by Hector Guimard. Stations like Musée du Louvre have museum exhibits, and others feature tiled vaulted ceilings and minimalist designs.
New York City
Crowds aside, the extensive New York City subway system has to be among the world's best. In general, the system is easy to navigate with its color-coded and letter-or-number-named lines. Below ground, you'll find entertaining street (or should we say platform) performers, period tile work, funky art installations, and occasionally a newspaper/candy stand. The MTA network has 468 stops over four boroughs -- sorry Staten Island, your short railway isn't technically part of the subway system, but you can still use your MetroCard there. In the city that never sleeps, the subway is definitely quicker than taking a cab.Ticket Price: One flat rate, no matter where you're going. A single ticket costs $2.25. Put $8 or more on a MetroCard, and you'll receive a 15% bonus (for example: a $20 purchase gives you $23 on your card, or 10 trips for the price of nine, with 50¢ balance). A one-day ticket is $8.25 and a weekly pass is $27.
Tokyo, Japan
You've got to love a city that has women-only carriages on its subway trains. Sure, there are stations where men in little white gloves nudge you onto the train, especially during rush hour. That aside, the Tokyo Metro is a sensible option for making your way around the city. In fact, you can reach many shops, malls, restaurants, and commercial buildings without ever surfacing. Tokyo's newest Oedo line has stations with beautiful art installations.Ticket Price: Sold at vending machines, tickets are available in denominations of ¥160 ($1.80) to ¥ 300 ($3.38) depending on your destination. You can get coupon packs with 11 tickets for the price of 10, or 12 tickets during off-peak times.
Stockholm, Sweden
Of the 100 or so stations that make up the Tunnelbana (or T-bana) network, more than 90 have works of art, making it ostensibly the longest art gallery in the world. With pieces by 140 artists, the stations also have unique features, such as huge murals and cave-like rough-hewn wall surfaces. Ticket Price: A single Zone 1 ticket is a hefty SEK 30 ($4) or SEK 60 ($8) for all three zones. A 24-hour ticket is SEK 100 ($13.40), a three-day is SEK 200 ($26.75), and a seven-day pass is SEK 260 ($34.
London, England
The London Underground system (also known as the Tube) is as much a part of the city as the iconic double-decker buses -- the trains are just a lot faster and used by more people. Considering that the system has been running for close to 150 years, the Tube is doing pretty well. Illuminated digital signs let you know that your train is approaching, and lines interlink for effortless transfers. Tall people may have to stoop over a bit if they're standing near the doors, since the tube-shape tunnels means that the trains themselves have curved sides. And course, don't forget to the Mind the Gap.Ticket Price: Prices are split into zones with £4 being the full (and exorbitant) price for a single journey; a pay-as-you-go Oyster card is the most cost-effective choice. in all zones. A single trip costs £1.80 in Zone 1 and 2. A day ticket is £7.20, and a weekly pass is £25.80.
Moscow, Russia
If you prefer subway systems with ornate architecture and chandelier lighting, then Moscow is your city. Like many former Soviet transportation systems, the Moscow Metro oozes architectural grandeur (both inside and out). By European standards, the subway is super cheap and relatively fast. With more than 180 miles of track serving 177 stations, it is also one of the largest and most efficient, operating from 5:30am to 1:10am daily.Ticket Price: A single ticket is 26 Rubles (about 85¢); multi-ride discount smartcards are also available.Read more: http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/index.cfm?group=322&p=2#ixzz1nbsZno79
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