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Different modes of transit in Greater Toronto – removing political spin and disinformation

by [email protected] | Apr 28, 2012 | GTA Issues, Politics, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC, Viva | 0 |

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.

Markham is building for the future

by [email protected] | Apr 27, 2012 | GTA Development, GTA News, Markham, News, Ontario, The Economy, Viva, YRT | 0 |

So Markham wants to build a 20000 seat arena and entertainment complex that will rival the Air Canada Centre. In a way it makes perfect sense. There has been a lot of talk around bringing an NHL team to Markham, however I...

Strike! Lots of confusion in York Region (YRT and VIVA)

by [email protected] | Oct 24, 2011 | Canada, Markham, Newmarket, Ontario, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Unions, Vaughan, Viva, YRT | 0 |

There seems to be a lot of confusion over what is running and what is not in York Region. Details from the YRT/VIVA site are listed below, however there is much confusion over exactly which routes are not in operation. Some TTC...

VIVA Bus Drivers in York Region and the ATU

by [email protected] | Oct 10, 2008 | News, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto | 0 |

I am not sure if the union members of the ATU for VIVA are living in a cavern somewhere but there is a global economic crisis. This strike has gone on for long enough. It is time to GET BACK TO WORK and figure this out...

URGENT NEWS! Viva Strike is back on for York Region…

by [email protected] | Sep 24, 2008 | Emergencies, Public Transit, Toronto | 1 |

I am listening to the news and it seems that the VIVA strike is back on for tomorrow morning @ 4AM. There has definately been a break down somewhere down the line. The news is on CFRB and 680News at the moment. The information...

York Region Viva bus service ends Wednesday September 25 2008 at 4am – No service in York Region

by [email protected] | Sep 24, 2008 | College, GTA Issues, GTA News, Markham, Newmarket, News, Ontario, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Students, Toronto, Unions, University, Vaughan, Viva, YRT | 0 |

680News staff | Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 7:42 pm Thirty-five-thousand commuters in York Region will have to find another way to work or school come Thursday morning. That’s because Viva bus drivers will go on...

Quitely released press information – Government of Canada invests in Toronto Transit

by [email protected] | Sep 16, 2008 | Canada, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto | 0 |

No. H 218/08 For release – September 5, 2008 FLAHERTY ANNOUNCES FUNDS WILL BEGIN FLOWING TO SPADINA SUBWAY EXTENSION TORONTO — People living and working in Toronto will begin to benefit soon from reduced traffic...

Before You Move: Where Are The Next Transit Hubs?

by [email protected] | May 27, 2008 | Canada, GTA Development, GTA Issues, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto | 2 |

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...

Toronto Transit Strike – The people are mad as hell!

by [email protected] | Apr 26, 2008 | GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto | 0 |

A midnight strike by the TTC caught many people off guard, some showing up early this morning expecting a train, bus or streetcar only to find the lines abandoned. Last night, clubgoers poured out of bars when news of the strike...

Are you looking for transit related information?

by [email protected] | Dec 13, 2007 | Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto | 0 |

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...

The Subway Now group of York Region and the VIVA BRT

by [email protected] | Dec 4, 2007 | GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Public Transit | 1 |

In an effort to be entirely impartial, posting the opinions of others, I’ve decided to list a link to the “Subway Now” group. Although I understand what they are attempting to do I still wonder who is going to really end up...

Sheppard: TTC subway to nowhere? Then finish it!

by [email protected] | Dec 1, 2007 | GTA Development, GTA Environment, GTA Politics, Public Transit | 0 |

“Construction booms, but opinions remain sharply divided as the often-derided Sheppard line turns 5. The futuristic chrome plating in Sheppard-Yonge station already looks a little scuffed. But it was only five years ago –...

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Different modes of transit in Greater Toronto – removing political spin and disinformation

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Markham is building for the future

Strike! Lots of confusion in York Region (YRT and VIVA)

VIVA Bus Drivers in York Region and the ATU

URGENT NEWS! Viva Strike is back on for York Region…

York Region Viva bus service ends Wednesday September 25 2008 at 4am – No service in York Region

Quitely released press information – Government of Canada invests in Toronto Transit

Before You Move: Where Are The Next Transit Hubs?

Toronto Transit Strike – The people are mad as hell!

Are you looking for transit related information?

The Subway Now group of York Region and the VIVA BRT

Sheppard: TTC subway to nowhere? Then finish it!

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