Toronto’s transit and civic leaders argue that transit expansion is the only way to reduce overcrowding. Singapore shows there is a better option. Continue reading Toronto take note: discounted off-peak fares a real option
Category Archives: TTC
The time is now for Toronto to look at off-peak transit fares
Any study of SmartTrack should also look at how off-peak fares could be used to reduce overcrowding on the TTC. Continue reading The time is now for Toronto to look at off-peak transit fares
Mississauga City Council balks at true cost of transit mega project, for good reason
Politicians in Mississauga say they’ll support a light rail project, but only if somebody else picks up the tab. Continue reading Mississauga City Council balks at true cost of transit mega project, for good reason
New plans for Scarborough subway won’t help it
Calls for another stop to be added to the proposed Scarborough subway will only make it more uneconomic. Continue reading New plans for Scarborough subway won’t help it
Forget more transit, congestion charges best solution for traffic woes
The best way to tackle traffic congestion is not by building more transit, according to new research. Continue reading Forget more transit, congestion charges best solution for traffic woes
The transportation revolution
It’s time to let the revolution in transportation take its course. Continue reading The transportation revolution
Subways, profitable subways
Politics have transformed once economic subways into an unaffordable public transit option. Continue reading Subways, profitable subways
Toronto City Council ignores evidence for distance-based TTC fares
Toronto City Council wants to help low-income riders but is looking in all the wrong places. Continue reading Toronto City Council ignores evidence for distance-based TTC fares
How to make transit fares fair for TTC riders
The TTC and Toronto City Council want to make public transit more affordable for low-income residents. They should start by scrapping the flat fare model. Continue reading How to make transit fares fair for TTC riders
Challenging Congestion: Free Ride
NRU Publishing looks at Consumer Policy Institute’s report on the Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading Challenging Congestion: Free Ride
Consumer Policy Institute 