To help its most vulnerable customers cope, one UK power company provided them with Christmas dinners as well as hotel accommodation, all at shareholder expense. Continue reading While Canadians endured hardships during recent storms, customers in UK got compensated
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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
GTA transit and congestion relief stuck in neutral
The final report from the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel offers little in the way of new ideas when it comes to transit in the Greater Toronto Area. Continue reading GTA transit and congestion relief stuck in neutral
Why China’s renewables industry is headed for collapse
(December 10, 2013) Bankruptcies abound as China’s central planners struggle to keep its green industry from rotting.
Continue reading Why China’s renewables industry is headed for collapse
Light rail on a road to nowhere
While politicians rush headlong into expensive light rail projects, transit riders and taxpayers are being taken for a ride. Continue reading Light rail on a road to nowhere
Public views Metrolinx and other transit agencies with distrust
Metrolinx is trying to push ahead with a $50 billion plan for transit expansion, but the public remains skeptical of public transportation agencies. Continue reading Public views Metrolinx and other transit agencies with distrust
A refund for sitting in traffic? Yes, that exists
Dallas is moving ahead with a toll system that will offer drivers a refund if they’re stuck sitting in traffic. Continue reading A refund for sitting in traffic? Yes, that exists
Metrolinx carpool program spends millions with little impact
A carpool program run by Metrolinx has received millions of dollars in funding, but has had little impact on congestion across the Greater Toronto Area, according to an analysis by the Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading Metrolinx carpool program spends millions with little impact
Time to consider tolls in the GTA
Consumer Policy Institute argues in a letter to the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel why tolls will ease congestion and increase transit ridership. Continue reading Time to consider tolls in the GTA
Seattle puts parking in the right place
Seattle’s dynamic parking program is making sure that drivers can always find a spot. Continue reading Seattle puts parking in the right place
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