Design of Valley Line Southeast LRT questioned after 18 crashes [Video]

The design of the Valley Line Southeast LRT is being questioned by riders and city councillors.

A collision on Tuesday involving a train and a semi truck marks 18 crashes on the line since it opened last November.

The low-floor transit line has no crossing arms or gates.

It was designed to better fit into neighbourhoods by being quieter and noninvasive, but it’s also seen many more collisions between trains and vehicles than the Metro or Capital lines, which have crossing arms.

The Metro and Capital lines have only had eight crashes since 2018.

Some community leaders say it’s time to have a public conversation around whether improvements are needed on the Valley Line.

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Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Tim Cartmell says changes would be expensive, but worth a conversation.

“I think we have to actively decide that, …