Archive for 'Tricia Wood'

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High-speed Rail For Whom?

If we build a new rail line in southern Ontario, it won't pay for itself.

By Tricia Wood Jun. 7th, 10:30 am

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The Arrogance of Scarborough Transit Planning Leaves Thousands Behind

The LRT network would reach 125,000. The one-stop subway reaches a small fraction of that.

By Tricia Wood May. 25th, 3:45 pm

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Increasing Transit Usage Means Understanding Transit Riders

Report analyzing transit user surveys collected over the course of eight years can provide useful insights for cities like Toronto.

By Tricia Wood May. 9th, 6:45 pm

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Ontario Liberals Ignore Climate Science With Plan To Expand Highway 401

Rather than invest in transit, the Province is spending $81-million to preserve the mobility of 905 residents.

By Tricia Wood Apr. 27th, 11:30 am

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Where is The Campaign For Fair TTC Fares?

Price fairness must be part of discussions on integration between TTC and GO Transit.

By Tricia Wood Apr. 13th, 3:30 pm

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Politics Should Be Removed from Transit Planning

The governance of public transit in Toronto is a bit of a shambles.

By Tricia Wood Mar. 30th, 8:54 am

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Scarborough Gets Screwed by Subway Promises

Without the LRT, local transit in Scarborough will be reduced to less than what residents have now.

By Tricia Wood Mar. 14th, 5:00 pm

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In Toronto, Driving is Often a Deliberately Unhealthy Choice

The case against driving is as strong as the case for exercise.

By Tricia Wood Feb. 27th, 7:00 pm

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How to Turn the Province’s Rejection of Tolls on the DVP and Gardiner Into an Opportunity

The bar for good city-building ideas in Toronto is too low.

By Tricia Wood Jan. 31st, 11:30 am

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Reasons to Look Forward to York University’s New Subway

It's not perfect, but here's to looking at the glass half full.

By Tricia Wood Jan. 18th, 11:30 am

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How Not to be a Transit Jerk in 2017

A list of New Year's resolutions to make everyone's transit experience better

By Tricia Wood Jan. 3rd, 1:00 pm

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How Public Transit Fosters Community

Believe it or not, riding the subway or streetcar serves a bigger purpose than just getting from point A to point B.

By Tricia Wood Dec. 21st, 10:30 am

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Why Imposing Tolls on the Gardiner and DVP is a Terrible Idea

This is not a serious plan for raising revenue or fighting congestion.

By Tricia Wood Dec. 6th, 2:30 pm

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How Public Transit Plays a Role in Traffic Safety

Your children are safer on the TTC than in your car. And so are you.

By Tricia Wood Nov. 23rd, 9:30 am

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Crunching the Numbers on SmartTrack’s Ridership

Other potential transit lines can get better value for money and serve more riders.

By Tricia Wood Nov. 7th, 10:15 am

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The Agony of Watching Toronto’s Transit Planning Unfold

Waiting for Scarborough? I’m starting to think the City is stuck inside an absurdist play.

By Tricia Wood Oct. 31st, 1:00 pm

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Why We Need to Focus on Expanding Rail Networks

The way forward is not on the highway.

By Tricia Wood Oct. 26th, 9:15 am

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How Presto Could Improve Transit Service and Ridership

Turning commuters into all-purpose riders is the brass ring.

By Tricia Wood Oct. 12th, 9:00 am