Once the alignment options were identified, they were reviewed on a segment-by-segment basis to determine how well they scored against the project’s Guiding Principles. This preliminary screening process included consideration of public input received in open houses held in Victoria and the West Shore in June 2009, as well as sessions held in the Spring.
Based on the preliminary screening of the alignments, feedback from municipal planners and engineers, and the results of the public open houses, the following alignments were selected for a more detailed assessment. While a key consideration in these selections was the ability for a Rapid Transit system to coexist with existing uses of the alignments, the results of the E&N Rail Study being undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, especially with respect to possible Commuter Rail, may affect the ability to use the E&N alignment for Rapid Transit purposes.
Segment A: West Shore to Colwood Interchange
Segment B: Colwood Interchange to Core Area
Segment C: Uptown to Downtown
These concepts were subjected to additional analysis to identify a preferred alignment for detailed evaluation and recommendation purposes.
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