STOP METROLINX Super-Bridge on Strachan Ave
- by: OUR CITY TORONTO [ourcitytoronto.ca]
- recipient: TORONTO, Niagara Neighbourhood, Liberty Village, King W, Queen W
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STOP METROLINX Super-Bridge on Strachan Ave
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to: rob.macisaac@metrolinx.com, dmcguinty@premier.gov.on.ca
cc: mayor_miller@toronto.ca, councillor_pantalone@toronto.ca, councillor_vaughan@toronto.ca, chowo@parl.gc.ca, rmarchese-co@ndp.on.ca, jbradley.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
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I am writing to you today out of concern regarding the proposed change to Strachan Avenue to facilitate the Union-Pearson rail link. I understand that contrary to the recommendations of the City of Toronto and others, Metrolinx has decided to raise Strachan Avenue by way of a bridge over the rail line, and not by way of a tunnel or underpass, or the method by which Strachan Avenue would pass over the rail lines at grade.
There doesn%u2019t seem to be any explanation as to why this decision was made other than it was the cheaper of the two alternatives for the grade separation of Strachan Avenue and the rail line.
Amongst other problems the bridge will cause, it will dramatically and negatively impact the community, the businesses and the residents living in the Niagara Neighbourhood, Liberty Village, King and Queen Street West, Fort York, Exhibition Place and the Waterfront by effectively cutting the areas into two parts and will significantly reduce the property values of the homes.
Metrolinx%u2019s Mission Statement is %u201CTo champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life.%u201D How does the erection of a super-bridge fit your mission statement in our historic neighbourhoods?
The McGuinty government has shown a willingness to invest into infrastructure, particularly transit, but this cannot be done by destroying the fabric of neighbourhoods.
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