Metrolinx, TTC to debate plans to replace SRT
Posted July 2, 2013 7:51 am.
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Metrolinx and the TTC are expected to meet Tuesday morning to discuss plans to replace the Scarborough RT.
Both agencies dispute the costs to convert the rapid transit line to a subway, with the TTC saying Metrolinx is “underestimating” the cost by about $1-billion.
The CBC reports Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig sent a memo to city manager Joe Pennachetti last week threatening to stop work on the $1.8-billion SRT changeover to LRT, unless the city reaffirms by Aug. 2 that it’s committed to the project.
The dispute started when council voted in favour of subways, contradicting a decision last fall reaffirming support for light rail.
