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Originally Posted by officedweller
Other cities have shown that highway ROWs make poor locations for rapid transit because the median stations are not walkable or in dense areas. In addition, the median on the TCH will be disappearing with the widening for the Gateway project. If the twinned Port Mann is used for LRT service, the line should diverge from the highway ROW to serve more populated/developable areas close by, rather than staying in the highway ROW.
I think the old interurban line would be a better choice south of the Fraser - but would require a new rail bridge at New West to allow frequent service across the Fraser River.
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The reason i chose the TCH is because it would be a quick route for a train to take. This wouldn't be LRT, so it wouldnt need to have many stops, it would probably have max 5-6 before getting to Waterfront. Most of these stations would be park and ride and serve as an alternative for driving into town. this would not be rapid transit such as SkyTrain, not exactly something you'd use to go one stop at 3pm, but more into Vancouver mornings and out in the evenings...