Matthew Canaran

Urbanist. Environmentalist. Gardener.
Masters Student in Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph.
@mattcanaran on instagram

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@muckypawdotca @alisatweetsmore @Metrolinx @GOExpansion @SmallsCreek @BradMBradford @TOtrees @TRCA_HQ The fact that marsh marigolds are still here despite all this disturbance is incredible. I hope they can survive the dewatering and the increased sunlight conditions in Smalls Creek. Also, the watercress is still foraged. I saw people last year harvesting it.

[Sheila BoudrEAU ᓯᓚ @SheilaBoudreau]

Birgit was awarded the 2019 Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) Lifetime Achievement Award, & led sustainability & innovation at an award-winning architecture form for 25 yrs. She knows what she’s talking about.

[Birgit Siber @BirgitSiber]

@GOExpansion @SmallsCreek @Metrolinx Sorry - It was entirely possible to mitigate this level of destruction. Missing: the WILL and a champion @metrolinx with vision, tenacity, determination, integrated design, collaboration with the right experts at the table. This is not rocket science. No moving parts @smallscreek

[Birgit Siber @BirgitSiber]

@GOExpansion @SmallsCreek @Metrolinx Seriously. You expect me to believe this? I saw your engineering review. It was an exercise focused on justifying your solution, and not a genuine investigation focused on finding new solutions. In addition, your engineering review report only came out a week ahead of clearcut.

[Sheila BoudrEAU ᓯᓚ @SheilaBoudreau]

@mattcanaran @muckypawdotca @SmallsCreek @Metrolinx @BirgitSiber @beyrima @MitchPRobertson @alisatweetsmore As with me! I learned about their efforts & the Mx project through @BradMBradford’s Instagram post. The more I learned, the more I became very concerned as an educator, professional, community member, #nature advocate, & mother who visited the wetland w/ 3 kids over 2 decades!

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@MichaelLeoM @RM_Transit @StephenWickens1 @SwanBoatSteve Then by extending that logic, wouldn't we also apply 40tph to the Yonge Line ? That would further add to the disparity between the TTC's existing subways and the @OntarioLine. I'm just trying to get at the fact that OL capacity is well below the existing TTC subway capacity.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

OK, so @RM_Transit @StephenWickens1 @MichaelLeoM @SwanBoatSteve, yeah it looks like Metrolinx is only planning for a capacity of 20,400ppl for the Ontario Line opening day (80m trains, 34tph). Anything more will come later, and will require an additional investment.

[Metrolinx @Metrolinx]

@mattcanaran Station platforms will be built to accommodate 100m trains from the get-go. ^jw

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@Metrolinx OK, but those costs aren't considered yet then ? That would be a future investment for another generation? @Metrolinx are the station boxes being built for 5 or 6 car trains? TTC subways r 139m long + wider than is scoped out for the OL @RM_Transit @StephenWickens1 @MichaelLeoM

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@MichaelLeoM @RM_Transit @Metrolinx @StephenWickens1 Here is a link to the doc: https://t.co/zGaaaA5ij1

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@MichaelLeoM @RM_Transit @Metrolinx Guys, @Metrolinx revised these numbers down in the Ontario Line PDBC. Did I miss something, did they revise them back up again? They're planning on 80m (4 car trains) with a 600p capacity, and 34tph. That makes peak capacity 20,400ppl/h @StephenWickens1

[Michael Mielke @MichaelLeoM]

@RM_Transit @mattcanaran @Metrolinx Yes, OL is assuming 100m x 3.0m, while Expo Line is regarded 68m x 2.65m (though Skytrain bought new trains, but still not the Ontario Line size),

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@RM_Transit I agree! Very cool.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@RM_Transit @StephenWickens1 @OntarioLine @GOExpansion @GOtransit Yes, @RM_Transit! And fair and service integration with the TTC too - almost certainly will result in more riders. @Metrolinx was hesitant to do this before because they felt their rushhour trains were already too full - now they're not - so now's the time to try!

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

Yes - these transit projects must have longevity. We can't be taking 100 years to build something that has a 60 year lifespan. I'm worried about the @OntarioLine specifically.

[Stephen Wickens 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 @StephenWickens1]

@mattcanaran @Metrolinx @SmallsCreek Environmental concerns aside, we also need a commitment that Metrolinx is going to ensure the LSE parts of @GOExpansion will be managed intelligently from a long-term transit perspective. Evidence is lacking. Let's not give future generations major reasons to hate this one.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@hebero1984 @StephenWickens1 @OntarioLine @GOExpansion @GOtransit Trains are indeed full when they're shorter (5-6 car vs 10-14 cars like they were before), and they are running less frequently too.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@muckypawdotca @SmallsCreek @Metrolinx @SheilaBoudreau @BirgitSiber @beyrima @MitchPRobertson @alisatweetsmore I went to an early TPAP meeting at Hope. They never mentioned anything about taking down the large oaks or altering the creek in @SmallsCreek. I also was never informed of these monthly meetings if they did happen. Clear gaps in @Metrolinx engagement.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@Metrolinx, you clearcut a ravine and took parkland away from the community. You promised @SmallsCreek a seat at the table, but we've yet to receive an invite. We're ready to collaborate. Are you? @SheilaBoudreau @BirgitSiber @beyrima @MitchPRobertson @alisatweetsmore

[Save Small's Creek @SmallsCreek]

https://t.co/0fOBITwkpa
A chilling view of the Small's Creek Ravine post-clearcut.
Thanks to Alli Neuhauser of Bombus Haus, @mattcanaran and Chris Terry for all the video work!
Time for our seat at the table @GOExpansion. The wetland can't wait.
@BradMBradford @TOtrees @TRCA_HQ

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@RM_Transit Where are your capacity numbers from for the Ontario Line btw? Cause last time I checked, OL capacity was more similar to the SkyTrain capacity than it was to the TTC subway. I’m worried about @Metrolinx under building these station boxes preventing us from getting longer trains.

[Matthew Canaran @mattcanaran]

@muckypawdotca @SmallsCreek @Metrolinx @SheilaBoudreau @BirgitSiber @beyrima @MitchPRobertson @alisatweetsmore I honestly had no idea work was going on in the ravine before @SmallsCreek started advocating for the community and the green space. SmallsCreek built a very strong coalition of informed community members that cannot be ignored.

[Save Small's Creek @SmallsCreek]

https://t.co/0fOBITwkpa
A chilling view of the Small's Creek Ravine post-clearcut.
Thanks to Alli Neuhauser of Bombus Haus, @mattcanaran and Chris Terry for all the video work!
Time for our seat at the table @GOExpansion. The wetland can't wait.
@BradMBradford @TOtrees @TRCA_HQ