06-12-2017, 10:28 PM
(06-12-2017, 10:00 PM)Pheidippides Wrote: Actually the only option that doesn't show a direct connection to the hub site crossing King is #1. The rest show a direct connection over King on their maps and have this text in their description:
"At King Street a pedestrian bridge at the level / elevation of the railway line crosses over the street to the Transit Hub. The pedestrian bridge is part of the design of the Transit Hub."
I think because of the timelines to qualify for the funding etc. I'm now thinking #4 is probably my preferred option and when things settle down (Catalyst137, HSR, Hub, Park St grade separation, etc.) then look at adding #1 and making sure it gets done right; no need to rush it if it isn't going to be done well. Although part of me wishes they could talk with Catalyst137 now and get them to rough in a part of the trail right now while they are doing all that earth moving and before the build the parking lot right to the edge of their property.
Yes, that is my point, the bridge across King St. will be built as part of #1 because it isn't part of this project, it is just an oversight I think.
Yeah, it would be nice if they engaged with Catalyst now. If you look at the satellite view, Metrolinx's trains are basically against the side of the building, there's a big difference between we need to negotiate a sliver of land, and, this building must go.
That being said, I suspect the challenge is dealing with the railways, they're not exactly the most timely bunch and there is some timeline crunch.