More ideas for transit in Toronto? “Cable car, walkway could replace Union Station streetcars”
Is it me or am I the only one tired of plan after plan in Toronto? I know, yes downtown Toronto...
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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...
Read MoreDifferent modes of transit in Greater Toronto – removing political spin and disinformation
Explaining different modes of transit in the G.T.A; removing political spin and disinformation
Found a great article on transit through “What happens to public opinion when LRT is explained”. It is a great piece, which is quite informative. Take some time to read the article. Cherise Burda takes to time to explain the differences between subways, light rail, GO Trains, rapid bus and right-of-way streetcar modes of transit.
Read MoreElection Day in Canada – May 2, 2011
Well a historic election has just taken place in Canada. The Bloc was decimated in Quebec, and almost wiped off the map. Newfoundland told Conservatives what to do with themselves. The Greater Toronto Area is painted blue and...
Read MoreWhat is the plan for Transit City now? GTA has worst commutes in 19-city survey
Commuters in the Greater Toronto Area suffer through longer round trips than their counterparts in 18 other major centres, including notoriously congested Los Angeles, according to a new report commissioned by the Toronto Board...
Read MoreThe Best Sushi in the GTA – Ajax, Ontario in Durham
I do not normally comment on food, however today I will make an exception. I just had some of the best sushi I have EVER tasted. If you are a fan of sushi / Japanese food you will not be disappointed. It is located at 50...
Read MoreWhat goes around comes around?
I am a fan of the Toronto Island Airport. I like the idea of flying out of the downtown Toronto area, using a convenient connection to places like Ottawa, Montreal and points beyond. I also like the Porter Airline concept, along...
Read MoreWeekend Lakeshore West GO Train service extended starting October 28
Starting Sunday, October 28 weekend train trips will now start and end at Aldershot GO Station, rather than Oakville GO Station. The extension offers new weekend service for Bronte and Appleby passengers. This is a big...
Read MoreMerging the TTC and GO under GTTA control?
The Toronto Star, CityTV (Breakfast Television) and other media outlets are reporting that the TTC maybe “high-jacked” by the Liberal Government of Ontario, which may have been secretly planned all along. Rumors are flying high...
Read MoreCITY-TV moves from 299 Queen Street West and gets a new Toronto home at Dundas Square
CITY-TV’s iconic street level studios are moving. The television station’s new parent announced they will be leaving their long-time residence at 299 Queen Street West for a new location on Dundas Square. Yesterday,...
Read MoreToronto and the surrounding regions are not immune to ecological change
The environment is important to all of us in the Greater Toronto Area. This is not merely a governmental and environmental group issue. With the awareness of the effects of greenhouse gasses we are ever increasingly looking to...
Read MoreTime to get more use out of the Sheppard Subway line and go west?
To be honest, I love subways and I have a bit of a bias towards the Sheppard Subway line. I have always believed that if the subway was completed, or at least ½ done, than it would have never been considered as an option to...
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TTC Service Alerts
- System Wide June 25, 2021Vaughan: Elevator out of service between concourse and Line 1 platform. - Affecting: System Wide Alert
- System Wide (2) June 25, 2021Scarborough Centre: Elevator out of service between Line 3 eastbound platform, concourse and Scarborough Town Centre entrance and bus platform. - Affecting: System Wide Alert
- System Wide (3) June 22, 2021Chester: Elevator out of service between Street to Eastbound subway platform. - Affecting: System Wide Alert
- System Wide (4) June 22, 2021Dufferin: Elevator out of service between concourse and Line 2 westbound platform. - Affecting: System Wide Alert
- System Wide (5) June 22, 2021Bathurst: Elevator out of service between Bathurst St east side entrance, concourse and Line 2 westbound platform. - Affecting: System Wide Alert