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TMB launch shaft/portal update:

No, it's the racoons that Toronto needs to give priority....let Winnipeg deal with the Bison. Seriously, if one of the things we accept...

I noticed something the DAY they lay the grass down: The grass doesn't extend to the curb, it stops at the rail. The grass therefore...

Frankfurt's at-grade portion of its A-line has the same characteristic as Eglinton where there are crossings that are spread quite far...

There are sections of the row that are profoundly unsafe to cross because the track structure and devices are quite pedestrian...

1. It’s hot out and you are tired from walking and want the shorter way 2. Walking is difficult for you so you look for a shorter route...

What else can be done, besides jaywalking? If we want to improve the experience of existing in the suburbs for people who are not...

I find it hard to blame people from crossing midblock -- especially here where for several years it's been a safe place to cross because...

I would much rather we discouraged jaywalking by designing the infrastructure correctly, i.e. with an appropriate amount of crosswalks...

I agree w/the sentiment Paul..... But I would point out Eglinton IS a road. Not meaning to be silly, just saying. *** I would also...

The Eglinton line has very long stretches between pedestrian crossovers. If this were a road, we would be increasing the number of...

Eglinton is generally no wider than Spadina or St. Clair West, both of which see lots of pedestrians crossing mid-block, one of whom is...

Sadly, a serious injury this afternoon, with a pedestrian hit by a train.

There will be components whose aging is time-based - meaning these deteriorate and need maintenance whether the tram is used or not -...