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Originally Posted by fusili
In my opinion the only routing through Inglewood that makes sense is the first option presented on the open house panels. This obviously infers an LRT, as it interlines with the SE LRT. So I could see it making sense to build the busway on 17th avenue up until just before Deerfoot, and then using one of the other alignments (not actual construction of lanes, but using lane reversals or peak-period transit only lanes) in the mean time. But in terms of phasing, I think the SE LRT should come even before the SE 17 Bus Lanes.
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Agreed. I also agree that while the 17th Ave bus lanes are worthwhile, building anything west of Deerfoot should wait until SELRT is at least under construction.
I am very against any sort of temporary transitway that could be converted to SELRT. I really don't think we should spend any money when the LRT could begin construction within 5 years, especially if that money could be used to make sure that construction can begin within 5 years. As well, because of the sheer length of the route, and the need to adjust buses in the SE to feed into the LRT anyways, a transitway does not actually provide any benefit on that route.
If we are going to spend money on that corridor before being able to construct the LRT, why not spend it on things that will have to be done to construct the LRT anyways? Such as, but not limited to, property acquisition, grading/route preparation, building interchanges and other road improvements that the LRT will require (off the top of my head, these road improvements include 8 St SE and 9 Av SE, 11 St SE at the at-grade rail crossing at Portland St, Glenmore Trail/Ogden Rd/Shepard Rd), and also TOD planning and planning for Eau Claire station to ensure it could have a NCLRT extend north from it.
Anything to make the final price tag affordable.
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