Comment 48414

By Shame (anonymous) | Posted September 29, 2010 at 11:21:04

MattM, I would argue there is plenty of docking space both behind the TH&B and infront along both North & South curbs of Hunter. If desperate, another platform or two could be constructed on Haymarket St which is also connected by Stair & Ramp to the main building, under one roof.

Hunter St is low-travelled by personal vehicles, as per my observations living in Corktown for the last 7 years. There would be as much resistance for a bus to enter the street here as there is currently at Gore Park.

TH&B is underused (coming from someone who has been using the station since a Teen to travel to/from Toronto). There are also several floors of empty office space in the tower. The HSR main office is already located here!

If concerned that HSR riders + GO riders would make the terminal too busy/congested, don't forget James North GO is under EA as we speak, and should start construction in 2011. That would alleviate some of the preconceived congestion. Besides that, what's wrong with a packed Station Cafe? Seems like a win-win to me.

I would love, love, love for this new terminal to feature a 'Next Bus in...' type of system (as I noticed the new terminal has several digital displays along the platforms), but doesn't seem likely given how behind in technology the HSR is. It took them two years to install Callouts! And still only 60% of the buses I ride use them.

Sorry, this MacNab Terminal is a giant waste of taxpayer money! And that new terminal building is ugly, and will be closed to regular folks sooner than later. I don't blame anyone but City Staff for this blunder. Maybe Council, too, for choosing it over TH&B. Waste of Money!

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