Posts Filed Under: congestion

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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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The Countdown Clock Law is Ridiculous, and so is the Police Pedestrian Blitz

The pedestrian countdown clock law shows what's wrong with Toronto's approach to road issues.

By Glyn Bowerman Oct. 11th, 10:30 am

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How Measuring Congestion Costs Can Lead to Better Policy Decisions

We're right to unpack the assumptions that go into congestion costs, but we can use the analysis for more equitable policies, argues Paul Kishimoto.

By Paul Natsuo Kishimoto Sep. 15th, 4:45 pm

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The Real Cost of Congestion in Toronto

The oft-touted $3.3 billion cost of congestion in Toronto is a farce.

By Tricia Wood Sep. 14th, 12:00 pm

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How Wayfinding Can Reduce Congestion

Colourful signs and consistent maps help tourists and Torontonians alike get around faster

By Emily Macrae Jun. 21st, 12:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: John Tory, on Enforcing Traffic Laws

The mayor talks about efforts to crack down on scofflaws who've been making rush-hour driving a nightmare.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 5th, 11:10 am

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John Tory Announces Six-Point Traffic Plan

The new mayor wants to make road closures less onerous on drivers by speeding up construction projects and enforcing "no stopping" rules more effectively.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Giordano CiampiniDec. 4th, 2:00 pm

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Public Works: Lessons From Stockholm’s Traffic Tax

Public reaction to the Swedish system shows how attitudes toward commuting can evolve.

By Peter Goffin Dec. 2nd, 9:30 am

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Poll Position: It’s Unfair to Make Residents Pay for Transit Expansion

According to a new survey, residents remain unconvinced that they should bear the cost of new transit infrastructure.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 12th, 3:31 pm

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Transit City?

Transit experts gathered last night to discuss how Toronto gets around.

By Jake Tobin Garrett Oct. 26th, 11:30 am