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
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
National How to Fix Public Transit Brian, November 29, 2023December 4, 2023 This is the first of a series of articles discussing the problems with public transit especially in major cities, regions or municipalities. This is mostly an introductory article but I will be running a series of these articles with ideas and suggestions to make transit better and more efficient. Continue Reading
National Intro to my site Brian, November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 I have created this website to discuss transit growth, planning, and Transit Oriented Developments across Canada. I’ve highlights the need to address the increasing urban populations and the consequent strain on transit systems. The site will explore regional congestion problems, current transit operations, and possible improvements. It will also provide opportunities for public discussions and analyses of city growth, employment areas, residential neighborhoods, and their impacts on transit growth. Continue Reading