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Originally Posted by GoTrans
I think that the old CP route from Bells Corners to Stittsville, Carleton Place, Almonte, Pakenham and Arnprior have more potential than the eastern routes. The tracks would have to be relaid but all the bridges are still in place. When phase 2 is complete the access to the Confederation Line LRT would be just as easy if a station is built on Woodroffe at the CN underpass. It is proposed that a maintenance yard be built on the east side of Woodroffe parallel to the existing CN right of way. The cost would be minimal to build a station there.
There could also be a stop where the Via Rail tracks cross the Trillium Line providing access to Carleton U, Tunney's Pasture, Airport via the Trillium Line and the offices around Heron and Riverside. This could also provide a direct route to Gatineau via the Trillium Line. A final stop at the Via Station would also provide access to the east side of downtown and offices near Blair Road.
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Definitely agree about the higher ridership potential, I just think the east is more doable given existing infrastructure and cheaper land for stations. I like your ideas about the connections to the LRT and Gatineau.
Ultimately, the province needs to step in or I don't think this will happen as there is no incentive for the city to participate. Also, if they do want to limit scattered rural county growth through the proposed growth plan they need to give an incentive to density the outlying major towns and villages.