Posts Filed Under: transit

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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A Last Minute Ten, Nine, Eight … Point Transit Plan

The mayor's list of ideas to alleviate crowding offers little relief in the short term.

By Steve Munro Feb. 12th, 7:42 pm

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What’s on the agenda for January-February City Council meeting?

Your need-to-know guide to this week’s council meeting.

By Sarah Niedoba Jan. 31st, 7:00 am

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Can the TTC Gain More Riders?

Why ridership has plateaued and what can be done about it

By Steve Munro Jan. 23rd, 1:57 pm

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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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The King Street Pilot: Sorting Fact from Fiction

As early criticism mounts, here's what the data tells us about how the King Street pilot project is going so far.

By Steve Munro Jan. 16th, 5:36 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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Transit now rules the road as King Street pilot project launches

Drivers will need some time to adjust to the new rules, but the project is off to a promising start.

By Steve Munro Nov. 13th, 1:00 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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Cookie baron’s factory lands could become massive new development

The realty company behind Liberty Village is now eyeing 27 acres in south Etobicoke.

By Simon Bredin Oct. 13th, 4:30 pm

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Bloor Street bike lanes and the business of road safety

Instead of attempting to balance parking, driving, greenery, and mercantile concerns, city councillors should prioritize safety above all.

By Albert Koehl and Dr. Eileen Cheung Oct. 11th, 2:54 pm

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Civic Tech: The TTC’s Problematic $500,000 Software License Shows Why Procurement Matters

The software licensed by the TTC for its anti-harassment campaign may have been the cheapest bid. But is it ethical?

By Bianca Wylie Oct. 3rd, 5:00 pm

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TTC budget woes deepen

Toronto ignores the growing backlog of transit repairs and renewal at its peril—not to mention the $2.8-billion hole in the plan

By Steve Munro Sep. 27th, 12:57 pm

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TTC launches new anti-harassment campaign

The ad campaign is accompanied by an app that enables riders to take discreet photos of perpetrators and share the picture with transit authorities.

By Hillary Di Menna Sep. 25th, 10:45 am