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Originally Posted by roger1818
The more I think about it, the more I don't like the route the Phase 2, Bayshore extension is using. The proposed 2 intermediary stations on that leg (Queensview and Pinecrest) are almost completely useless. They don't (and likely won't ever) serve any major bus routes, high density housing, or major retailers (unless you consider Leon's and Giant Tiger major retailers).
IMHO, a much better option would be to have it run along Carling (possibly in the median) from Lincoln Fields to just before Bayshore Dr. and then swing south to Bayshore (I have a map here, on the same map as my alternate Kanata routes). It would be more expensive, but I think the benefits outweigh the extra cost.
There would still be two intermediary stations: Olde Forge (in the triangle between Richmond, Carling and Pinecrest) and Britannia West (near the Colosseum theater). The former is at a major 3-way intersection where 2 major crosstown routes intersect. It also has several large apartment buildings within easy walking distance. The beyond the obvious theater and retail presence of the later stop, it is also close to a few large apartment buildings. |
Isn't the Queensview station to serve the Ikea store and the Pinecrest Shopping Centre by Pedestrian bridge? An alternative route would better follow Richmond Road, which is more direct to Bayshore and I believe there is a number of highrises in the area. But again, we need to serve the business interests over residences. Remember those election donations from the big developers. That keeps the city going.
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