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Arushi Nath, a high school student from Spadina–Fort York and back-to-back winner of Canada’s Top Young Scientist award, delivered a powerful deputation at Toronto’s Executive Committee this week.
Arushi Nath, a high school student from Spadina–Fort York and back-to-back winner of Canada’s Top Young Scientist award, delivered a powerful deputation at Toronto’s Executive Committee this week.
She spoke from experience about delays on the 511 Bathurst streetcar and called on the City to prioritize bus lanes on Dufferin and streetcar priority on Bathurst up to Eglinton Avenue.
Youth like Arushi rely on transit—and they’re telling Toronto's City Councillors to push for better.
Youth like Arushi rely on transit—and they’re telling Toronto's City Councillors to push for better.
Jonathan Lee, Co-Executive Director of More Transit Southern Ontario, joined CityNews to spotlight a growing concern: GO train service near Downsview Park Station isn’t keeping pace with the crowds heading to concerts at Rogers Stadium.
Jonathan Lee, Co-Executive Director of More Transit Southern Ontario, joined CityNews to spotlight a growing concern: GO train service near Downsview Park Station isn’t keeping pace with the crowds heading to concerts at Rogers Stadium.
As fans flood in, transit schedules are falling short of demand.
As fans flood in, transit schedules are falling short of demand.
Toronto’s SmartTrack started as an ambitious transit plan under Mayor John Tory in 2014, but over the years, it has changed dramatically. Was SmartTrack a success or a failure?
Toronto’s SmartTrack started as an ambitious transit plan under Mayor John Tory in 2014, but over the years, it has changed dramatically. Was SmartTrack a success or a failure?
From dedicated tracks to just 3 GO stations, costs have gone up to almost $1.7 billion. 🚆
From dedicated tracks to just 3 GO stations, costs have gone up to almost $1.7 billion. 🚆
In this video, we break down:
How SmartTrack started and its early promises
The major cost changes and station removals over time
Why the plan shifted to focus on GO Transit integration
The latest updates and whether SmartTrack is still worth it
On Spadina Avenue, the City of Toronto has recently installed a quick-build bus lane southbound between Richmond Street W. and Lake Shore Boulevard W.
On Spadina Avenue, the City of Toronto has recently installed a quick-build bus lane southbound between Richmond Street W. and Lake Shore Boulevard W.
According to the City, travel times tripled since replacement buses started due to the ongoing upgrade of the streetcar right-of-way. This bus lane was created for just $240,000, with most of that cost being lost parking revenue of approx. $162,300.88 (pre-HST) and an implementation cost of approx. $78,586 (pre-HST). It goes to show that when the City puts its mind to it, we can move more people on transit in record time (for Toronto standards).
In 2023, around 35,000 people used the 510 Spadina streetcar per weekday, making it the second busiest streetcar route behind King.
This lane is set to remain in place until January 2025 to prevent replacement buses from getting stuck in traffic. With traffic agents stationed at key intersections like Front St., Fort York, Lakeshore/Gardiner, and Queens Quay, they keep the flow of traffic moving.
The acceleration on RapidTO corridors like Jane and Dufferin needs to be emphasized due to the upcoming 2026 games and further congestion due to construction, and we must act quickly as we did on Spadina.
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Jonathan Lee
Speaking Out Against GRT Service Cuts: Deputation at Waterloo Regional Council
Speaking Out Against GRT Service Cuts: Deputation at Waterloo Regional Council
Autumn Cheon, a volunteer with More Transit Southern Ontario, takes the floor at the Region of Waterloo Regional Council Chambers in Kitchener. Autumn passionately advocates against proposed cuts to Grand River Transit (GRT) services and calls for full funding of the GRT Business Plan.
Autumn emphasizes the importance of reliable, accessible public transportation for residents across the region as a student at the University of Waterloo, and highlights the role GRT plays in connecting neighbourhoods.
With cuts potentially affecting many riders, particularly those who rely on transit, Autumn asks the Council how they will go through with their business plan if they cannot fund essentials like garbage cans?
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