[PDF] ontario line vs relief line

What is the difference between Relief Line and Ontario Line?

The Ontario Line is approximately twice as long as the Relief Line South and serves nearly 50% more residents (west of University Avenue and north of Danforth Avenue). It is projected to generate 389,000 daily boardings, compared to 206,000 with Relief Line South.

How is the northern section of Ontario Line analyzed?

For the northern section of Ontario Line (Pape Station to Ontario Science Centre), analysis through the in- flight Relief Line North Project Assessment has been used. Environmental approval and design work will be required. This IBC provides further analysis of the northern segment of Ontario Line.

Does Relief Line south serve Dundas-Carlaw?

With its Carlaw alignment, Relief Line South serves the “Employment Area” at Dundas-Carlaw more directly, but all of the stations located along Carlaw and/or Pape, both on Ontario Line and Relief Line South, are mostly surrounded by “Neighbourhoods”, which are considered stable residential areas (traditionally low- density).

What is the Ontario Line initial business case?

The Ontario Line Initial Business Case falls under the Options An alysis stage of Metrolinx’s Project Lifecycle (see Figure 2 on page 16), compares the “Relief Line South” and “Ontario Line” investment options against a Business As Usual scenario, and identifies a representative alignment and station locations for further refinement and design.