Toronto Transit Tug of War
Mayors Ford's subway plan would cost $12.4 billion compared to $8.7 billion for LRT plan. The mayor is very foresighted to push the subway plan. A subway system will provide transit solution for centuries, while LRT will have to be changed every couple of decades depending on developments and traffic pattern at the vicinity of the tracks. LRTs are notoriously bad for road traffic. The mayor does not want another St. Clare Avenue West. Rightfully so. If you have driven through St. Clare Avenue West you will find out how much time and gasoline is wasted sitting in traffic jam. It also bad for the environment. TTC should be ready for the next century. Imagine we are in the year 2112. Toronto's population is double or even triple of what it is of 2012. There are lot more high rise condos in the city. Lot more cars in the streets, mostly electric. Most buildings now have ten floors of underground parking. Lot more people walk the streets. If this is the case, it makes more sense t...