The new Ontario One Fare Program finally solves several problems with the GTHA’s fare structure, but barriers to GO-TTC transfers remain.
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Whose line is it anyway?
In its response to my freedom of information request on the Hurontario LRT renaming, Metrolinx redacted the line number and colour. Now the secret is out.
The renaming of the Hurontario LRT for former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion violates wayfinding standards, but the decision came direct from the Doug Ford government. The unilateral move is just another example of Metrolinx’s loss of independence.
GO Transit’s new Stouffville Line terminal overlooked one important detail.
The Brampton Innovation District, in the city’s downtown core, is one of the great things going in my hometown. Yet, I still feel uneasy about renaming the station there.
Peterborough has useful GO bus service, but it’s a slow ride from Toronto. New coach bus competitors offer speed, but not much else. There’s an opportunity to do better here.
I also updated my Ontario Intercity Transit map for September 2023.
My experiences riding the new GO Transit Route 17, and thoughts on improving Route 21
Brampton City Council will once again consider extending the Hurontario LRT north into downtown. Will they hold out for a tunnel? Or succeed in getting it built?
On Saturday, April 8, GO Transit will introduce big changes to its rail and bus services. Brampton and Waterloo Region will see the biggest benefits, while a major gap in Ontario’s intercity bus network will finally get filled. However, major construction work on the Barrie and Stouffville Lines will require the bustitution of most trains […]
Bramalea Station has come a long way, but it is not yet used to its full potential.
Sean Marshall 