Category Archives: Transit

Goin’ to Kansas City

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Kansas City might not be at the top of many urbanists’ travel lists, it has a wonderfully restored Union Station, one of America’s few useful streetcar lines, and the world’s first shopping plaza. It’s worth a visit. Continue reading →

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A review of GO Transit’s fare structure

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

Since 2015, GO Transit’s fare structure has improved. However, fares continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation, and there are serious fare discrepancies across the network. Continue reading →

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Transit Summit in Guelph this Saturday, November 9

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Coach Canada bus to Hamilton, September 2009 This Saturday, I will be joining fellow transportation advocates and experts in Downtown Guelph for the First Annual Transit Summit & Town Hall organized by Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG).  I’ll be speaking about … Continue reading →

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Suburban Toronto’s transit past and future on north Yonge Street

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Stop 17 shelter in Thornhill On Yonge Street in Thornhill, a small green hut sits beside the busy roadway at the entrance to Cricklewood Park. On the side of the small building, a wood sign says “Stop 17.” Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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O-Train impressions: this is what LRT looks like

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

Confederation Line train approaching Tremblay Station Last weekend, I visited Ottawa to check out the new Confederation Line LRT. Canada’s newest rapid transit line, delayed by two years, finally opened on Saturday, September 14. It is the second LRT to … Continue reading →

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A departure from TTC wayfinding improvements

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Despite many recent improvements to TTC design and wayfinding standards, two recent changes miss the mark. Continue reading →

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How TIFF lost the plot

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

504 King Streetcar diverting onto Spadina on Thursday, September 5 For the sixth year in a row, King Street between University and Spadina Avenues was closed for four straight days. This closure was for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) … Continue reading →

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