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 | 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 | Jun 14, 2023 | Canada, LRT, Metrolinx, Mississauga, Ontario, Public Transit, Quebec, Toronto, TTC, Viva, YRT
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....
by Manny J | Oct 13, 2018 | LRT, Markham, Public Transit, TTC, YRT
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...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 28, 2012 | LRT, News, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC, YRT
Ford says “No”, and Karen says “Yes”! Most Torontonians know we need subways and better transit. We need a proper transit system in Toronto and transit is a smart investment. I was amazed to see how bad transit is in Toronto, when I attempted...