Ontario How to improve Greater Toronto Transit? Brian, March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Transit systems in the GTA are struggling. They are struggling to build and grow. Ridership keeps going up on most transit systems but there is not enough service being added or built. There is also the issue of certain transit systems entering Toronto that can only drop off on the… Continue Reading
National Traffic gridlock is getting worse. How do we fix it? Brian, October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Gridlock is a big problem, that has only become worse since the end of the pandemic. Currently provincial governments are coming up with lots of ideas to improve traffic flow. Recently Ontario premier Doug Ford announce a plan to tunnel under the 401 from Brampton to Scarborough. He also said… Continue Reading
Alberta Calgary Transits Green Line has been shrunk down in size Brian, August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 It was recently voted by the City of Calgary to cover cost overruns on the Green Line, but also to shrink the line down to 7 stations from 13. Also it means that the maintenance facility is being relocated as well. Back when I moved to Calgary around 2007 Calgary… Continue Reading
BC Potential Translink Service Cuts Brian, July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 Last week it was announced that without significant funding commitments from all levels of government, Translink will have to make significant service cuts. Translink is facing a $600 million dollar shortfall starting in 2026. Without necessary funding they would have to reduce Skytrain, Seabus and reduce or cancel the West… Continue Reading
National Is Canada failing to build a passenger train network? Brian, March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Yes, I know we have a passenger rail network in this country. But is it failing Canadians? In Metro Vancouver there is the West Coast Express, operated by Translink. It operates 5 westbound trains to Vancouver in the morning and 5 eastbound trains to Mission in the afternoon. In the… Continue Reading
Maritimes Halifax looking to increase Transit fares and modify transit service Brian, March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Halifax Transit is proposing a 25-cent increase for bus fare this fall. According to Halifax Regional Municipality staff, the proposed change would generate around $700,000 this fiscal year. Some Halifax Counsellors are questioning the fare increase, saying that with the rising cost of everything else, that maybe now is not… Continue Reading
BC The past to the future of the skytrain network Brian, February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 I found this awesome video, that shows the complete evolution of the Vancouver skytrain network. I have some plans for future articles that will discuss how much has changed over the years, and all the potential future skytrain lines or extensions over the next 20 or so years. For now… Continue Reading
Ontario How to improve the Streetcar network in Toronto Brian, February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 On November 17 2023 the first of the additional streetcars entered into service. Car 4604, is the first of the new order. Continue Reading
News Metrolinx partners with ONxpress to transform GO service Brian, January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Metrolinx has partnered with ONxpress for GO Transit’s overhaul, aiming for enhanced operations from 2025. This includes frequent, faster train services and new technologies in the expanding GTHA region, as part of the $11-billion GO Expansion initiative to address congestion and growing travel demands. Maintenance and operational improvements are expected for several stations to benefit the over 12 million inhabitants anticipated by 2041. Continue Reading
News Scarborough busway to cost $12 million more, not open until 2026 Brian, January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 The Scarborough Rapid Transit conversion to a busway, now costing $67.9 million, is delayed until late 2026. The funds could buy 50 articulated buses, potentially enhancing the transit network. Recommendations include adjusting bus frequencies, revamping routes like the 25 and 925 for better service, and adding bus lanes for long-term transit improvements across the city, in anticipation of the Scarborough subway extension. Higher ridership and fare revenue from these changes could support future transit expansion. Continue Reading