05-04-2022, 10:33 AM
(05-04-2022, 08:52 AM)jamincan Wrote: Genuinely, what would Metrolinx need to do to convince people that they are actually proceeding with their plans for 2WAD service on the line? I hear criticism that they don't have a plan for 2WAD service, and when I point out that they do have a plan, the argument becomes that they have no plan to implement it, and when I point out that they've already started work that is identified as required in the plan, the argument becomes that the plan won't actually do what the plan sets out to do. Fair enough if that is true, but I haven't seen an actual criticism of the plan - ie. looking at scheduling patterns etc. If there is information along those lines, I'd love to see it.
It's not that I don't think some amount of cynicism is warranted, governments certainly pull the rug out from projects all the time, but in the cynical takes I keep seeing seem clearly counterfactual - ie. at this point in time Metrolinx is proceeding with implementing plans for 2WAD service to Kitchener. People may be skeptical about the plan, they may cynically about government commitment to the plan, but at this point in time, Metrolinx does have a plan, and they are proceeding with implementing it.
Progress feels like the hwy7 project, or Morriston bypass. Plans are renounced close to election time and then the movement is far too slow. I'm not confident that even with the correct willingness we are able to build the necessary infrastructure timely.
I would be more convinced if there was a real improvement in transit. It has deteriorated significantly with the pandemic. The fact that the region has population growth of above 2% a year, is 100km from Toronto and has no real transportation options outside of rush hour doesn't inspire confidence.
Direct bus routes would be a start, 7 days a week.