Locals celebrate with cautious optimism as Finch West LRT set to open | CBC News

"But Jane and Finch resident Butterfly GoPaul worries about the new line having fewer stops than the previous 36C Finch West bus line, which offered 35 stops between Finch West subway station and Humberview Boulevard at View Green Crescent. Finch West is made up of a lot of highrise buildings, families, folks that have disabilities, and elders, she told CBC Toronto. We've already lost a lot of stops along the way. So people are going to have to walk [farther] to their closest stop."

"Line 6 Finch LRT connects with TTC Subway Line 1, 30 TTC bus routes, and regional transit like York Region Transit and Mississauga's MiWay. (Metrolinx) Line 6 Finch West is fully accessible and runs 11 kilometres, connecting Finch West station to Humber Polytechnic's north campus, according to the TTC's website. The line connects with TTC subway Line 1, 30 TTC bus routes, and regional transit like York Region Transit and Mississauga's MiWay."

"Construction on the line began in 2019, and it was originally supposed to be open in 2021. Despite the delay, locals like Courtney Grant owner of the Queen Caribbean Restaurant at Weston Road and Finch Avenue are hopeful the LRT will make a positive difference. I've been here since 2008, Grant told CBC Toronto. I've seen this community develop in a way that we need transport. I know that's going to be pretty good for the community."

The Finch West LRT opens Sunday morning after four years of delays with free rides for opening day. The 18-stop, fully accessible Line 6 runs 11 kilometres between Finch West station and Humber Polytechnic's north campus and connects with TTC Subway Line 1, 30 TTC bus routes, York Region Transit and MiWay. The LRT replaces the 36C Finch West bus line, which previously had 35 stops, raising concerns about longer walks for residents, elders and people with disabilities. Construction began in 2019 and the line was originally scheduled to open in 2021. Local business owners are hopeful, while TTCriders flags travel time and scheduling concerns based on findings from transit advocate Steve Munro.

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