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Originally Posted by YOWetal
Which location are you reffering to? I don't think building on the downtown site was every being considered.
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The rue Edmonton site was the chosen one for a couple year. Then there's the de la Carrière site that's the most logical but was never seriously considered by the Province. Those were considered "downtown" sites.
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Originally Posted by YOWetal
An expanded Line 2 and moving the Civic 100 meters closer to LRT will increase modal share by 15%? Sure. That is a BS projection to avoid being forced into a Tunney's location.
There will always be a bus connection for people who have no other options. Their infrequent visits shouldn't dicate the location.
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Not sure I understand. They moved from Tunney's to Dow's Lake on the premise it would draw a higher transit modal share? Tunney's was the far better option for transit. Dow's Lake was chosen in part because it was more accessible by car and provided more possible routes for ambulances. And these numbers came out well after the final site was chosen.
Individual patients may have infrequent visits, but employees have to be there five+ days a week. A bus every 15 minutes at best to Timbuktu isn't exactly a stellar option. Having a major hospital on a BRT or tramway offers frequent and reliable service.