Previous Plans - Transit City - October 2009

Main backer:  Mayor David Miller

Then-mayor David Miller launches “Transit City,” a proposed project to build eight new light rail lines across the city - These lines — such as the Sheppard East LRT, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Finch West LRT and Scarborough RT — were designed to improve travel for sections of Toronto that aren’t well serviced by transit - However, the plan faced criticism, notably from former mayor Rob Ford, who preferred subway lines over light rail - thestar.com

Photo - RICK MADONIK/TORONTO STAR file photo