by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 22, 2008 | Canada, GTA Issues, GTA News, LRT, News, Ontario, Public Transit, Technology, Toronto, World
The possibility of converting the Scarborough RT to true LRT when its current fleet reaches the end of its life, instead of conversion to ICTS Mark-II, is still being considered by the TTC. In the supplementary agendafor the October 23 TTC meeting, the status update...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 18, 2008 | Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto
A couple of weeks ago, City State posted a comparison of the TTC’s logo with transit logos from other cities around the world. The conclusion: the TTC’s art deco identifier, while distinctive, lacks simplicity and ease of recognition. Meanwhile, in an unrelated yet...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 13, 2007 | Public Transit
The Ontario government will announce $100 million in immediate improvements to GO Transit in its fall financial update on Thursday, CTV News has learned. Sources say the funding plan includes: * $60 million for 20 new bi-level passenger coaches to increase capacity on...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 13, 2007 | Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto
Are you looking for transit related information? Have you had enough of the political promises? Look no further than the links below. From opinion on GO Transit expansion to the TTC spending and more, check out these links below for excellent commentary on transit...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 9, 2007 | GTA Development, Public Transit
The Barrie South GO Station opening December 17, 2007. It is located on the Bradford line, northeast of the intersection of Mapleview Dr. and Yonge St. and will be accessible to passengers using wheeled mobility aids. The extension of service from Bradford to Barrie...