Lagging Behind: The State of Transit Development in Comparison to Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and More
The Lamentable Lag: Why Does Transit Development Move So Slow? Transit development has been a long-standing challenge across many regions worldwide, especially when compared to the impressive systems found in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and even some developing nations....
Japan Still Has A Lot To Teach Us About Transit
I’m probably going to ramble a bit in this post. When I watch railfans in Japan, it never fails to amaze me. I adore their public transportation system. I’m amazed at how they keep it easy by using trains of various designs to transport people throughout their cities....
New Crosstown Light Rail Transit Vehicles
Looks like the new Crosstown LRT vehicles are ready. Check them out from the link below. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/05/metrolinx-debuts-crosstown-light-rail-transit-vehicles
The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!
I will limit this to one paragraph or more because there is not much more I can say that has not already been said. We must do better! The traffic on Highway 7, between Warden and McCowan, is just dreadful. For a city like Markham, it’s unacceptable to already see...
Time to vote #Toronto for something simple, radical or impossible!
Well your friendly neighborhood G.T.A Patriot is back online, after a hiatus. Today is Election Day, across the province. However in the G.T.A, specifically Toronto, you have a major choice today to make between 3, maybe even 4 candidates. Being that I love to talk...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.
