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Of course, but they still get plan approved (same EAs as Ottawa much faster), plus their lines have lower ridership than suburbs would have here. Toronto or not, it's still the same government.
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I think that because Metrolinx is in business to plan and operate rapid transit and only rapid transit, they can concentrate on just that one thing and therefore they can be more decisive and less prone to false starts. As it stands, council and staff have many other responsibilities to run the city, therefore they can not advance this project as quickly as a more specialized organization.
Christine Leadman pointed out in her interview that city staff don't have the expertise to plan a rail system. We all know that the city had some of this expertise when the previous plan was being designed but those staff members left the city following the cancellation of that plan.
Regarding the 5 year time line, Christine pointed out that while the tunnel is being planned and constructed, the Carling plan could be advancing as well and construction also taking place. Because the Western Transitway is not being interfered with, there are fewer complications or disruptions. Eventhough the tunnel may take 8 to 10 years to complete, it is quite possible that a Carling route (and others) could be operational sooner.
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