01-15-2016, 01:54 PM
Lots of talk today, particularly on budget matters. The University line extension is needing an extra $400 million to come in on time; I'm sure it's no coincidence that we're hearing John Tory's pet SmartTrack project is being streamlined. Specifically, the Eglinton West section is being implemented as surface light rail - an extension of the under-construction Crosstown line - and the heavy-rail Mount Dennis-Union-Kennedy section will likely get higher frequency. The impact there is that with no heavy rail west of Mount Dennis or north of Kennedy (which will be deferred), the budget will come down and presumably free up funds for the subway.