The Ongoing Saga of Ottawa’s LRT Woes
The troubles surrounding Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system have been a source of...
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Metrolinx Update on Eglinton Crosstown: A Glimpse of Progress Amidst Challenges
In the long-awaited update scheduled for 9 am today, Metrolinx officials are set to shed light on...
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New Crosstown Light Rail Transit Vehicles
Looks like the new Crosstown LRT vehicles are ready. Check them out from the link below....
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A return to the ‘original’ Scarborough subway plan is on it’s way…
The Ford family has become synonymous with the promise of subway construction, so it’s no surprise...
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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 MoreThe “One City” 30-year plan possibly 20-years too late?
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...
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 MoreNew construction timeline for Transit City
New construction timeline for Transit City
Despite 16 months of flailing on the transit file, all four of Toronto’s new provincially funded light rail lines will open within the original timeframe of 2020.
Only the hotly contested Sheppard LRT will be completed much later than it would have been before Mayor Rob Ford came to office and stalled all plans for street-level transit expansion.
Now, instead of the Sheppard LRT opening in 2014 as originally scheduled, work will only begin that year. The Finch LRT is scheduled to break ground in 2015. Both projects are expected to take about four years to complete.
Read MoreThe debate over Subways or LRT transit is over – David Miller will see his vision for Toronto
David Miller’s original plan for Transit City will go ahead. The debate is over and it’s time to move on. It is pointless to delay building transit in Toronto and we should accept the conclusion. According to the...
Read MoreA great source for transit information – The LRT Information Blog
With transit in Toronto taking a back seat to casino expansion and red-light districts it’s nice to see that there is still action taking place outside of the G.T.A. In particular York Region and expansion of the Yonge...
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