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Why it’s time for flat distribution fee in Ontario
The Ontario Energy Board’s move towards a flat distribution is the right one. Continue reading Why it’s time for flat distribution fee in Ontario
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
1 percenters will take a hit under new power rates
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has tabled a proposal to have all electricity users pay their fair share for the cost of delivering power to their home. Continue reading 1 percenters will take a hit under new power rates
Vancouver mayors tout tried-and-true solution to congestion
A new report from the Vancouver Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation says pricing is the best way to tackle congestion. Continue reading Vancouver mayors tout tried-and-true solution to congestion
Challenging Congestion: Free Ride
NRU Publishing looks at Consumer Policy Institute’s report on the Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading Challenging Congestion: Free Ride
More plans yield more problems for city’s transit hopes
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
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)
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