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What is the Downtown Relief Line?
FAQ
Information for Drivers
How You Can Help
Political Support
About Me
Acknowledgments
Contact
Why Build The Line?
Yonge Capacity Issues
Queen/King Streetcar Issues
Transit City
Better Transit to Underserved Neighbourhoods
A Faster Trip Downtown
Logical Expansion
Subway Benefits
Route Information
History of the Line
Route Determination
Ridership Analysis
Cost Analysis
Obstacles to Construction
Google Map
Station Information
Interactive Map
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
Fourth Stage
Academic Information
Methodology
References
Route Information
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History of the Line:
This page provides a detailed history of the proposed Downtown Relief Line as well as proposals for subways along Queen Street, dating back one hundred years.
Route Determination:
This page explains how the author determined the optimal alignment of the proposed Downtown Relief Line, detailing arguments for and against each possible alignment.
Ridership Analysis:
This page provides an analysis of ridership that will be generated by the Downtown Relief Line, during the AM Peak hour.
Cost Analysis:
This page provides a detailed analysis of estimated costs for the Downtown Relief Line, broken down by individual elements.
Obstacles to Construction:
This page details obstacles to construction, including cost barriers, political obstacles, and the problem of popularizing the idea of the Downtown Relief Line among drivers.
Google Map:
This page shows a fully zoomable Google Map of Toronto, with the proposed Downtown Relief Line, existing subway lines, and developments occurring near the Downtown Relief Line overlaid.
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