Toronto Star columnist Royson James says Consumer Policy Institute’s report on the Downtown Relief Line is part of a “massive rethinking of transit options.” Continue reading More plans yield more problems for city’s transit hopes
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Andrew Coyne: The real solution to traffic congestion? Road tolls
National Post columnist Andrew Coyne highlights CPI’s recent study on the Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading Andrew Coyne: The real solution to traffic congestion? Road tolls
Study: Why the Downtown Relief Line is unneeded (and not even a relief line for downtown)
The City of Toronto’s proposals to build the Downtown Relief Line (DRL) are costly and counterproductive. Consumer Policy Institute offers a better plan. Continue reading Study: Why the Downtown Relief Line is unneeded (and not even a relief line for downtown)
Miami toll system proving popular with riders and good for transit
Why a dynamic toll road in Miami has been popular with drivers and a boost to public transit ridership. Continue reading Miami toll system proving popular with riders and good for transit
Toronto Star rightly floats idea of TTC privatization
One columnist recently floated the idea of privatizing the TTC. It’s about time. Continue reading Toronto Star rightly floats idea of TTC privatization
Taxi-sharing as region’s transit answer
Lawrence Solomon’s call for an overhaul of how taxicabs are licenced could apply to the Windsor-Essex region, reports WindsorOntarioNews.com.
Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Toronto’s City Councillors should take this opportunity to consider deregulating the city’s taxi market. Continue reading Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Fill ‘er up, with people
Traffic congestion would disappear if the government regulations that cause it were abolished. Continue reading Fill ‘er up, with people
Making sure transit operators stay on track
Transit riders in Boston are hoping that replacing the operator of its commuter rail system will lead to more trains arriving on time. Continue reading Making sure transit operators stay on track
Metrolinx 2.0: PCs and Liberals on same track when it comes to transit
While the Ontario PCs recently laid out their vision for transit, it looks remarkably similar to policies already underway. Continue reading Metrolinx 2.0: PCs and Liberals on same track when it comes to transit
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