Council builds a new transit plan: the pros and cons
That happened quickly. We got word last night that TTC Chair Karen Stintz’s musings about an above ground Eglinton LRT have given way to a full-blown alternative transit plan. One that’s significantly...
View Article“Beyond comprehension”: Why is Rob Ford fighting a transit battle he can’t...
While there's no consensus view on overall transit planning amongst councillors, a strong majority are likely to vote in favour of bringing part of the Eglinton LRT back to the surface. Council could...
View ArticleWhy are some councillors set to vote against transit in their wards?
Councillors Against Transit? Some councillors are set to vote against transit projects that would run through their wards. (The Sheppard East LRT will also skirt the wards of Councillors Del Grande...
View ArticleDown with Webster: Ford to spend half-million dollars because transit GM...
Torontoist’s Hamutal Dotan: Rob Ford either doesn’t understand the basic principles of good governance, or he doesn’t care to be guided by them. Neither do Norm Kelly, Cesar Palacio, Frank Di Giorgio,...
View ArticleWithout Just Cause: Gary Webster gets fired
As expected, the TTC board formally released General Manager Gary Webster from his contract yesterday after a 5-4 vote. This is widely regarded as a dumb move. The Globe & Mail’s Marcus Gee: Mr....
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