June 24, 2009, 2 e-mails

J. B. wrote:

Hi everyone, There has been discussion on this listserv in the past about pushing for a bike bridge across Lansdowne over the tracks to Sorauren Park. Here's your opportunity to speak out and try to get this built. Let's contact Metrolinx and push for it!

This would mean: A fast and safe way to access No Frills A bridge between Sorauren Park (Roncey, and High Park) and Brockton (and Downtown) A safe way to access the expanding Railpath, north and south of Dundas When a group of residents met with Metrolinx a couple of months ago, they were interested in hearing our ideas about this. Metrolinx is in talks with the city of Toronto and their bike plan team. Last time I heard they were befuddled with what to do with the Railpath south of Dundas.

These are my thoughts on how this bike bridge might work... http://www.incompleteproject.com/bikebridge.jpg

Click on picture to enlarge it.

The best way to contact Metrolinx (regarding this AND electrification) is through their online consultation portal. There are some good instructions on how to register and log in to make comments here. http://www.cleantrain.ca/webportal.php. Or go directly to the portal at http://metrolinx-consult.limehouse.com/portal/gsse/gsseuprl_virtual_open_house_series_two. You've got until July 30th to make comments.

Once you get into the "document" comment on Panel 11. You can also make comments regarding this if you plan to visit the Metrolinx open house at Fort York tonight.

Regards,
J. B.

p.s. The residents near Strachen Ave. had the plans for the super-bridge changed because there were 270 comments on the web portal. Let's try to match that! p.p.s. Anyone interested in helping me get residents to make comments to Metrolinx regarding this by postering etc, let me know.

E. M. wrote:

Hey folks,

Just a quick note to reiterate Jason’s message below. A bridge between our neighbourhood and Sorauren Park would make a massive difference!!

Please take five minutes to follow the instructions below or visit http://www.cleantrain.ca/webportal.php. And please ask a neighbour to do the same.

Thanks all…hope you are enjoying the sun!!!