Riding the Wave of Success and the Call for Expansion – Finish the Sheppard Subway, Line What?
Sheppard Line: From Overlooked to Thriving Corridor Really, there is no sarcasm here? Back in 2007 I thought, lets just dig west and connect it to the western portion of the Yonge – University – Spadina Line (Line 1). A lot has change in Toronto since...
Mark Saunders: Ensuring Public Safety and Transforming Toronto’s TTC
Who Is Mark Saunders? Mark Saunders is a notable mayoral candidate for Toronto. Born to Jamaican immigrant parents, Saunders spent his childhood in Milton alongside his five siblings. In 1982, he began his career with the Toronto Police Service and went on to achieve...
Lagging Behind: The State of Transit Development in Comparison to Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and More
The Lamentable Lag: Why Does Transit Development Move So Slow? Transit development has been a long-standing challenge across many regions worldwide, especially when compared to the impressive systems found in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and even some developing nations....
On Track for Progress: Ottawa LRT Expands Transit Horizons
The Awesome Expansion of Transit in Ottawa Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, has been making significant strides in expanding its transit infrastructure. The introduction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has been a game-changer, revolutionizing the way Ottawa...
Well That Was Fast – Ontario Line Groundbreaking Starts Today
Well that was fast! Yes, I’m smiling a bit, and still surprised. For some reason I was doubted that the Ontario Line would start so quickly. In some ways, with an election coming up in a few months, I thought “will it get cancelled”? Today the...
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.
