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Originally Posted by frinkprof
Also, I wonder if anyone will propose the Stephen Avenue Subway.
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It's funny that we debate a single stretch of subway line in Calgary, like it's a life or death situation.
Here in Toronto, one of the candidates for the mayoral election is promising apprx. 2 km's of new subway track PER YEAR under his platform. And people here love the idea. People want the subway expanded, and yes, it's pricey to build, but it's an essential service. In fact, all the candidates want to expand the subway system.
I use it everyday, and it's hugely important - and EFFICIENT - for Torontonians. Especially in a northern climate like Canada's. I can go anywhere in this city without owning a vehicle, and it's a huge city.
For the record, I am all for installing subway track in Calgary. I, personally, would like to see a subway system installed in this city, with inital plans to link downtown tio all the major semi-inner city neighbourhoods. Have your downtown stations, have a station in Kensington and at SAIT, have a station at Mount Royal, have a station at Chinook Centre, have a station at the Zoo / new Science Centre location. And that's just off the top of my head.
Will it happen? Not likely in my lifetime. Atleast, until a philosophical shift in urban planning comes from some new minds down at City Hall. Fortunately, I do think that Kent Hehr, judging by some of his early comments, seems to believe in a vision for Calgary that expands beyond pulling from our own limited, municipal borders and braintrusts.