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Originally Posted by lrt's friend
How is this sustainable without growth in transit to serve a growing population? The loss in downtown populations in the past matched the loss of streetcars and bus service in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Are we really prepared to spend to provide real transit improvements rather than just vanity projects.
Even Toronto is struggling with growing congestion. Who knows when the proposed Ontario Line will actually be built.
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Depending on how one defines downtown, then you might not even need much transit.
If Toronto’s downtown area is 17 sq km, then that’s a pretty walkable area really. If it was a circle the radius would be about 2.3km, which is like a 25 min walk. Just get some bikes and scooters and you’re good. You certainly don’t need heavy rail.
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