Archive for 'Tricia Wood'

Our addiction to driving is costing lives, and more

The solution is not to scold drivers but to make structural solutions.

By Tricia Wood Mar. 8th, 9:56 am

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Extending the Yonge line will only make crowding worse

Line 1 is over capacity—adding more stops isn't the solution.

By Tricia Wood Feb. 20th, 11:32 am

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First, we take King Street, then we take midtown

The city could use more transit pilots—this time, let's try north of Bloor.

By Tricia Wood Feb. 5th, 10:05 am

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What Toronto can learn from New York about transit

Policy coordination is all well and good, but NYC's example shows what happens when a city loses its say on transit.

By Tricia Wood Jan. 18th, 3:26 pm

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Here’s what regional and local commuting looks like

An update to last week's transit column about local and regional commuting distances and the importance of local transit.

By Tricia Wood Dec. 21st, 1:34 pm

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The biggest transit need in southern Ontario is local, not regional

Local commuters aren't getting their fair share of transit attention in the province.

By Tricia Wood Dec. 15th, 1:14 pm

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More public transit will help us all breathe easier

Fewer cars on the road can help reduce air pollution and save lives.

By Tricia Wood Nov. 29th, 3:03 pm

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Toronto’s transit ridership is in a league of its own

The TTC carries the more riders than other transit systems in the region, so why isn't it prioritized?

By Tricia Wood Nov. 22nd, 3:26 pm

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Some Questions Raised by SmartTrack

The current transit plan leaves a lot to the imagination.

By Tricia Wood Nov. 2nd, 4:23 pm

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The Case for Free Public Transit

The TTC's goal should be to help Torontonians get around. So why do fares keep rising?

By Tricia Wood Oct. 19th, 10:08 am

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Trying to Fix a Bad Land-Use Plan With a Bad Transit Plan

Why do we make people commute so far?

By Tricia Wood Oct. 3rd, 4:24 pm

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Sidewalks and the “last mile” problem

We forget that walking can be a part of our public transit system too.

By Tricia Wood Sep. 18th, 11:15 am

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Gambling with Billions

Mega-projects keep failing. So why does the mayor love them so?

By Tricia Wood Sep. 11th, 9:00 am

32 Comments

Investing in High-Speed Rail is Long Overdue for Ontario

Fighting climate change, means changing how we travel. Rail has the potential to replace cars and airplanes.

By Tricia Wood Aug. 23rd, 3:30 pm

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Dear Metrolinx: The Problem Is Not Your Communication Strategy or Your Branding

The larger concern is a provincial government playing politics with Toronto's transit.

By Tricia Wood Aug. 14th, 12:15 pm

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It’s Not Me, It’s You, Metrolinx

New lines like the Eglinton Crosstown will be worth some inconveniences, but Metrolinx appears to be battling City Council for the title of most dysfunctional transit builder.

By Tricia Wood Jul. 20th, 10:45 am

29 Comments

Ways Toronto Can Dramatically Improve The City Bus Network

A relatively small investment can equal a huge improvement in the experience of Toronto transit riders.

By Tricia Wood Jul. 7th, 3:30 pm

40 Comments

In Praise of Stockholm’s Stunning Transit System

Three key takeaways for Toronto after riding the metro in Sweden's capital city.

By Tricia Wood Jun. 27th, 2:30 pm