05-10-2025, 04:25 PM
I can't say much on it knowing some of what is happening internally. However the entire point of a business case is to consider the financial viability, and alignment with strategic goals of organizations in this case the Region/Province. Through the process you do consider multiple options, the "do nothing case" is always considered because its the current situation. The same thing happens when you do a Municpal Class C EA, its just to cover all the basis.
Keep in mind this is not a feasibility study that is the TRPAP process which is already completed. The business case is purely looking at the economics of it and how it relates to things like ROPA 6, PPS 2024 and other policy documents (Growing Together).
The Region has also quietly been purchasing property along the corridor and doing reconstructions with the LRT in mind (There's a reason River Rd is taking forever). While it obviously may not come to fruition you have to also consider the cost of those already done projects which included the LRT RoW when you're doing the cost benefit analysis (including the success of phase 1).
Then lastly remember that things today are always going to be cheaper when compared to things in the future, would the Region rather do it now or wait for the cost to be 4x.
Keep in mind this is not a feasibility study that is the TRPAP process which is already completed. The business case is purely looking at the economics of it and how it relates to things like ROPA 6, PPS 2024 and other policy documents (Growing Together).
The Region has also quietly been purchasing property along the corridor and doing reconstructions with the LRT in mind (There's a reason River Rd is taking forever). While it obviously may not come to fruition you have to also consider the cost of those already done projects which included the LRT RoW when you're doing the cost benefit analysis (including the success of phase 1).
Then lastly remember that things today are always going to be cheaper when compared to things in the future, would the Region rather do it now or wait for the cost to be 4x.