Lessons Learned From the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch LRT | The Rundown

Описание: Multiple delays. Organizational infighting. Billions over budget. After 15 years of construction, the Eglinton LRT is finally taking riders across the city. And the Finch LRT is up and running too. We dig into the difference they'll make - and at what planners should do differently next time around - with Andy Takagi, the transportation reporter for the Toronto Star.

00:00 – Intro
00:14 – What Metrolinx learned from Eglinton Crosstown & Finch LRT
01:00 – Soft launches, hype, and managing expectations
01:26 – Do new LRT lines actually improve commutes?
01:51 – Redundancy, east‑west travel, and network relief
02:55 – What is transit signal priority?
03:45 – Why red lights slowed Finch LRT service
04:27 – Has signal priority improved commute times?
04:56 – Who’s accountable when TTC and Metrolinx clash?
06:14 – Calls for a public inquiry: will it happen?
07:12 – Ridership, operating costs, and fare increase fears
09:16 – Can future projects avoid Crosstown‑style delays?

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