[Talk-ca] REM (Montreal) tagging

[Colin McGregor]

I guess the big question is "What is a subway?". The problem being
there is no single simple definition that is universally valid. For
example I think of subways running on (at least) two metal rails, but
... the Montreal Metro while clearly a type of subway uses rubber
tires. So, here is one possible definition of a subway:

- Runs on at least two metal rails or guideways (ie: drop monorails).
- Runs in a dedicated right of way that doesn't interact with road
traffic (ie: drop streetcars).
- Has multiple cars per train.
- Is electrically powered.

In other words I would consider the REM as a (small) subway system (it
meets all the above points), while the currently under construction
Eglinton Crosstown in Toronto to NOT be a true subway as it does
interact with street traffic for part of its' route (east of Laird
Ave.).

My $0.02 worth.


Colin McGregor

On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 4:18 PM Jherome Miguel <jheromemiguel at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Shouldn't the REM route relations be tagged as route=subway? It's currently tagged with route=light_rail, but shouldn't that be for LRT systems instead? Or is the tagging for practical distinction given these have capacity between LRT and subway? _______________________________________________
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