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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi
I think it was determined a while back that the CN line has poor TOD potential as it does not run parallel to any main streets, and much of its route is through established (and low density) neighbourhoods that are more resistant to redevelopment. Baseline won out as a transit corridor for its more obvious potential, as BRT in the mid term but may eventually evolve to rail in the far future. You can't really plan effectively beyond a 25 to 30 year span, as demographics, technology and other factors will change, and there's already enough in the TMP's "ultimate network" for Ottawa to commit its efforts and money toward for at least a few decades. |
While the CN corridor might not run parallel to any major streets it does cross many major streets.This claim about TOD development as a necessity for transit seems to be conveniently ignored when the city wishes. There is no TOD anywhere between Dominion and Cleary and there never will be since the LRT is under the parkway and by the river. We missed our opportunity to routing it along Richmond or Carling. The sectiion from Lincoln Fields to Bayshore is beside the Queensway so there is very little opportunity for TOD. In the east end, the LRT is in the median of Hwy 174 so it will be very inconvenient for people to access TOD.
There are several spots along the CN right of way that could have TOD development such as Kanata Station Rd, Woodroffe, Merivale, Confederation and Via Station / Trainyards.
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