by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 16, 2007 | GTA Culture, GTA Development, Public Transit, Toronto
Adam McDowell files from North York in a story to be published in tomorrow’s Toronto Magazine: That was pretty scary when David Miller threatened to shut down the Sheppard subway line, wasn’t it? At any rate, the gesture was meant to shock, even if some people’s...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 9, 2007 | GTA Environment, GTA Issues, Public Transit, Toronto
In reading the history of Toronto and the TTC, high investments were made in public transit, which helped the TTC become one of the top transit systems in North America. However during an episode of the Agenda with Steve Paikin, which airs on TVO, one of the panelists...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 4, 2007 | GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Politics, Public Transit, Toronto
Miller faced a significant setback to his leadership when the city council voted to delay a resolution on the land transfer tax and the completion of a vehicle registration levy. In an ironic twist, I predict that the city council will have no choice but to support...
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,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 26, 2007 | GTA Development, Public Transit, Toronto
For years, the federal, provincial and municipal governments have recognized the growing problems of traffic congestion in major urban areas and the resulting economic, social and environmental costs. Subsequent task forces, councils and committees called for action...