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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

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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West Coast Cities are Putting Toronto to Shame When It Comes to Transit Ridership

Other cities are enjoying a ridership boom, but Toronto is struggling to just keep the riders it has. What could we learn from other cities?

By Alex Gatien and Jessica Bell Aug. 5th, 1:00 pm

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The TTC Is Not Doing Enough to Combat Harassment

The transit service should treat harassment complaints with the same urgency and resources as they do fare evasion.

By Hillary Di Menna Jul. 25th, 10:30 am

24 Comments

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

33 Comments

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

32 Comments

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

13 Comments

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 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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