Posts Filed Under: transportation

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Patios and Pedestrians: Toronto Needs Stickier Streets

Toronto can learn a lot about how to improve our streets from cities like Vancouver

By Erin Davis Sep. 11th, 12:30 pm

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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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Shaping Toronto: Union Station

In all its incarnations, the transportation heartbeat of the city.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 15th, 10:30 am

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Reading the Fine Print: The TTC’s 2015 Budget

There's some upbeat news, but a closer look reveals how far the TTC still has to go to reach financial health.

By Steve Munro Jan. 21st, 2:45 pm

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2014 Villain: TTC Delays

Nominated for: slowly driving commuters insane.

By Michael Fraiman • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:47 pm

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Here’s How Much You’ll Pay to Ride the UP Express

The regular fare will run you $27.50—but Presto card users will get a discount.

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 10th, 9:45 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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November Can Be a Dangerous Month for Pedestrians

Police and City launch safety campaigns at what is often the deadliest time of year for walking.

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 4th, 1:22 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Transportation

By Patrick Metzger Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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Olivia Chow’s Lost Momentum on Transit

A plan that considers our overall network, but lacking the scope and ambition to tackle our deepest transit problems.

By Steve Munro Oct. 11th, 10:30 am

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The Ford Family Subway Plan

Brother Doug has inherited Rob's transit plan right down to the letter, and now sells it as his own. Is it a plan Toronto should buy?

By Steve Munro Oct. 7th, 9:00 am

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The Bells and Whistles of Toronto’s New Streetcar

At the Hillcrest rail yard, the TTC showed off some of its hotly anticipated new vehicle's modern features.

By Graeme Bayliss Aug. 28th, 5:20 pm

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Making Toronto Safer for Pedestrians

How improving infrastructure for drivers, walkers, and cyclists can make our streets more pedestrian-friendly.

By Olivia Chow (guest contributor) Jul. 25th, 12:35 pm

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Opinion: Our Transit Agency Shouldn’t Be in the Business of Endangering Drivers

Metrolinx wants to allow eight new giant electronic billboards—right along the 401 and 427. How is an agency that's supposed to make travel better issuing such an absurd proposal?

By Dave Meslin (Guest Opinion) Jul. 8th, 5:18 pm

Historicist: Taking the Plunge

The palatial steamer named Toronto launched in June 1898.

By Kevin Plummer May. 31st, 12:00 pm

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Liberal Government Fails Toronto on Transit

The latest in provincial waffling on a viable, sustainable, full-fledged transit policy.

By Hamutal Dotan and David Hains May. 1st, 4:08 pm

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The Karen Stintz Transit Shell Game

Karen Stintz has unveiled her "fully funded" transit strategy. It is a mess from start to finish.

By Steve Munro Apr. 30th, 1:45 pm

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Historicist: The Horse’s Reign

At the turn of the 20th century, urban life moved at the pace of the horse.

By Kevin Plummer Mar. 8th, 12:00 pm