by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 13, 2008 | GTA Development, GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Ontario, Public Transit
Leave the Transit City plan alone and do not attempt to hijack the Eglinton-Crosstown line or any other part of the Transit City plan. Who am I speaking to? Well none other than Metrolinx. The organizational body in charge of coordinating transit plans across the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 27, 2008 | Canada, GTA Development, GTA Issues, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto
Here’s an easy question: where do you live? Now here’s a much harder one: where should you live to ensure you’re near a GTA transit hub and how will the TTC’s plans for expansion impact the value of your home? The answer to both queries can be...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 5, 2007 | Public Transit
The GTTA (Greater Toronto Transportation Authority) has finally released a new name: Metrolinx. I first read about that in the news today and the reason that the officials want to change that because the GTTA name would confuse the GTAA – the Greater Toronto...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 5, 2007 | Public Transit, Technology
Bombardier Transportation announced today it has received a contract to supply fleet operations services for the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO Transit) commuter rail system serving the city of Toronto and surrounding regions. read more | digg...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 30, 2007 | Public Transit, Toronto, Trains, TTC
Legacy of the Sheppard Subway The Sheppard Subway stands as a lasting legacy for Mel Lastman, and its construction sparked both support and criticism. Originally envisioned with potential extensions and improvements, the subway project faced setbacks and challenges,...