One major concern that was mentioned in the Planning and Works Agenda (beginning page 57 http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/region...5-1117.pdf ) was the need for rail to rail grade separation between ION and CP due to the catenary not being able to accomodate the height of double-decker trains. This would necessitate previously unforseen grade separations in the vicinity of crossings at Fairway Rd and Eagle St.
I do like the option of a Sportsworld stop in the vicinity of Sportworld/King.
Trains may not necessarily be centre-running down King. If a Highway 8 routing is chosen between Fairway and Sportsworld, I could easily see a side-running LRT on the south side of King/Highway 8.
Adding a stop at King/River also has its merits, however, if there is no stop planned at that intersection, I would see no reason to run along that section of King, even with concerns about encroaching on wetland in Hidden Valley.
I do like the option of a Sportsworld stop in the vicinity of Sportworld/King.
Trains may not necessarily be centre-running down King. If a Highway 8 routing is chosen between Fairway and Sportsworld, I could easily see a side-running LRT on the south side of King/Highway 8.
Adding a stop at King/River also has its merits, however, if there is no stop planned at that intersection, I would see no reason to run along that section of King, even with concerns about encroaching on wetland in Hidden Valley.