Elevated Transit: Functional Art in the Urban Landscape
Elevated transit guideways are more than just functional transportation systems; they are architectural marvels that seamlessly blend form and function, adding a touch of elegance to the urban landscape. These soaring structures, with their sleek lines and graceful...
Construction has started on the new Lower Don Bridge
In 2023, construction crews cleared the area, relocated a watermain that went beneath the railway, and shifted the existing train tracks. This work was completed to prepare the site for the start of bridge construction. The tracks needed to be shifted because the...
Why Expanding GO Transit is a Simple Solution for Ontario?
Ontario’s transportation infrastructure is in need of rapid expansion, and one of the most straightforward solutions lies in enhancing the GO Transit system. By extending its reach to cities like Uxbridge, Bolton, Cambridge, Peterborough, London, Brantford,...
The Ever-Fading SmartTrack | Steve Munro
John Tory might be gone as Mayor, but SmartTrack clings on like grim death even in his absence. A report before an upcoming meeting of Toronto’s Executive Committee shows that the total cost of the five remaining stations is estimated by Metrolinx at $1.697 billion,...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.