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Originally Posted by CanadianTalk
I usually support widening roads from 2 to 4 lanes, but beyond that... I believe we have to start thinking outside the box and offer different solutions (rather than endlessly widen it).... whether it's like what Mr Slippery said above, maybe changing the turn lane configurations at busy intersections, add transit jump lanes at problematic intersections, or rapid transit lanes itself... which is what staff had recommended for Wonderland.
Lastly, there is absolutely a demand for rapid transit along Wonderland given the current high-density that exists along the corridor today... and statistically speaking, residents in these dense housing areas are more likely to take transit.... and there are thousands and thousands of high-density housing units already approved along the corridor (ie: Wonderland/Oxford/Beaverbrook area, or York Dev's development of high-rises near Southdale and Wonderland).
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There is demand for rapid transit on Wonderland no question, feels like it would be much better use of funding rather than 6 lanes.
6 lanes would end up taking 5+ years and would show no real value. Rapid transit and better intersection managment would improve flow dramatically.
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