Toronto Hydro customers have been told that the rate increases they are experiencing aren’t that bad. Here’s why those comments are misleading. Continue reading How to Mislead Toronto Hydro’s Customers on Rate Increases
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Expropriation for Scarborough subway extension an unnecessary evil
A common test of whether a proposed expropriation is legitimate is whether it is “fair, sound, and reasonably necessary.” Expropriations for the Scarborough subway extension fail all three tests. Continue reading Expropriation for Scarborough subway extension an unnecessary evil
All aboard: come ride Toronto’s newest white elephant
TTC customers will be on the hook for years to come to cover the growing cost to build the Downtown Relief Line (DRL).
Continue reading All aboard: come ride Toronto’s newest white elephant
The “Queen Street” subway line that ignores Queen Street
Recent media reports of a Queen Street subway line are off the mark. Continue reading The “Queen Street” subway line that ignores Queen Street
LA’s transit plans falling well short of expectations
Transit officials in Los Angeles spent billions of dollars on a massive transit expansion, but the results have failed to live up to their expectations. Continue reading LA’s transit plans falling well short of expectations
Toronto Hydro’s gift to ratepayers
Toronto Hydro will hike distribution rates by more than 20% in the coming year. Continue reading Toronto Hydro’s gift to ratepayers
More taxi regulation in Toronto is a step backwards
Toronto should make the traditional taxi system look more like the ridesharing model, rather than the other way around. Continue reading More taxi regulation in Toronto is a step backwards
TTC’s flat fare policy an outlier among world’s top transit agencies: study
The TTC’s flat fare policy is outdated when compared to leading transit agencies from around the world, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading TTC’s flat fare policy an outlier among world’s top transit agencies: study
TTC customers on the hook for congestion “solutions”
Solving traffic congestion through uneconomic transit expansion leaves transit customers picking up the tab for a problem they didn’t create. Continue reading TTC customers on the hook for congestion “solutions”
6 myths surrounding the Downtown Relief Line
A critical look at many of the myths surrounding the proposed Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading 6 myths surrounding the Downtown Relief Line
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