by Manny J | Jan 16, 2025 | Markham, Public Transit, Viva, YRT
I thought we already talked about this, but here we are—still watching paint dry on Highway 7 during rush hour (both morning and evening)! Remember when we thought the pandemic would magically fix traffic because everyone would work from home? Yeah, that aged well....
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 29, 2024 | Ajax, Brampton, Durham, GO Transit, Info, Markham, Mississauga, Oshawa, Pickering, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC, Vaughan, Viva, Whitby, YRT
As we get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2025, public transit services across the Greater Toronto Area are making it easier (and safer!) to get to and from your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Enjoy free transit services on December 31, 2024! Whether you’re...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 30, 2024 | Ajax, Bolton, Brampton, Development, Durham, Housing, Markham, Ontario, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Roads, Toronto
What is Urban Sprawl? Urban sprawl, the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, is often characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on the private automobile for transportation. As Toronto’s...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 27, 2024 | Development, Economy, GTA Development, Housing, Markham, News
The History of the stores at Steeles The Shops on Steeles and 404, situated at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Don Mills Road in Markham, Ontario, is a compact community shopping destination comprising approximately 70 stores. While it features a handful...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Nov 27, 2023 | Brampton, LRT, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Ontario, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Viva, YRT
As our cities continue to burgeon with growth and our communities expand, the demand for efficient and accessible public transportation becomes increasingly vital. The way we move within our urban landscapes not only shapes our daily lives but also plays a pivotal...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 3, 2023 | Ajax, Barrie, Durham, GO Transit, Markham, Metrolinx, Ontario, Oshawa, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC
GO Transit faces significant disruptions as a widespread Canadian National Railway (CN) system failure impacts all rail corridors. Metrolinx reports that trains are being held at their closest stations. While limited service has resumed, passengers are advised to...