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Review of Metrolinx's Big Move
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Author(s): Michael Schabas
December 2013
  • Performance of subway and Transit City schemes
  • The map summarizes transit projects currently funded or included in Metrolinx’s “Next Wave"
  • Capital cost, net revenue, and new ridership for all major Metrolinx projects

Review of Metrolinx's Big Move

To Tony Coombes, 1937-2013, who created better cities with his patient observation, meticulous analysis, and thoughtful perspective.

  • Foreword
  • Author Information
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Study Approach
  • GO Rail and a Regional Express Rail Network
  • Union Pearson (UP) Express
  • Using the GO System to Relieve the Subway
  • Subway Schemes
  • “Transit City” LRT Schemes
  • 905 region BRT and LRT schemes
  • The Importance of Integration
  • Funding Considerations
  • A Solution to the Scarborough Impasse: The Scarborough Wye
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: Detailed Estimates of Costs and Benefits
  • References
Foreword ›

Questions Raised

What is the future of the Greater Toronto Region?

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Commentary on the Ontario Government's Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Mar 2006
Neptis Commentary on the Draft Greenbelt Plan Jan 2005

Review of Metrolinx's Big Move

  • Foreword
  • Author Information
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Study Approach
  • GO Rail and a Regional Express Rail Network
  • Union Pearson (UP) Express
  • Using the GO System to Relieve the Subway
  • Subway Schemes
  • “Transit City” LRT Schemes
  • 905 region BRT and LRT schemes
  • The Importance of Integration
  • Funding Considerations
  • A Solution to the Scarborough Impasse: The Scarborough Wye
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: Detailed Estimates of Costs and Benefits
  • References

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