03/19/2018
Congestion on urban roadways and highways seems to be an ongoing issue in urban centres and large metropolises regardless of newly built infrastructure, roadway expansions, traffic […]
03/16/2018
By Jessica Ashley Merkley Let’s be honest, it’s clear that the Toronto transit system is due for an overhaul. I, like many out there, am faced […]
02/22/2018
Thursday, the provincial government announced they are taking the next steps in exploring hydrogen-powered trains, or “hydrail” as a more sustainable alternative to electric trains. A […]
02/13/2018
City Council approved the Toronto 2018 budget Monday, with a special interest in transit. Included in the $11-billion operating budget budget is over $50 million for […]
02/02/2018
Transit Alliance held a frank and illuminating dinner with Steve Orsini, the Head of the Ontario Public Service, last week. Dinner participants enjoyed a frank and […]
01/30/2018
Toronto Mayor John Tory officially announced the implementation of the “hop-on-hop-off” transfer as part of the 2018 budget. This transfer is essentially a time-based fare, which […]
01/26/2018
The Transit Alliance was honoured to host a private members’ dinner with Steve Orsini, Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Ontario Public Service and Clerk of the […]
01/25/2018
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board will meet on Thursday to discuss ridership — how to move customers more reliably, make public transit seamless, and innovate […]
01/25/2018
GO Transit has released a book called “The Unwritten Rules of Public Transit Etiquette Written Down” in a cheeky campaign to raise awareness of the #etiquettefails […]
01/17/2018
In a cabinet shuffle Wednesday, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has appointed MPP Kathryn McGarry as the new Minister of Transportation. Steven Del Duca is replacing Brad […]
01/17/2018
Ridership has increased on the King St. streetcar during the morning commute by 25 per cent, according to city data. Last week, the City of Toronto […]
01/10/2018
Businesses along King Street in Toronto are not happy. They have reported a decrease in sales since the pilot study began back in November, and have […]
01/09/2018
Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission have partnered to offer riders a discount of up to $1.50 when they transfer between lines using their PRESTO card. […]
12/27/2017
Over the holidays, Metrolinx negotiated new contract terms with Bombardier, the transit agency responsible for producing light rail vehicles for Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit […]
12/18/2017
Toronto deputy manager John Livey will be retiring from public service on April 4, 2018. Livey was responsible for corporate oversight and administrative governance. He has […]
12/15/2017
It’s finally here! The Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) will open on Sunday, connecting the City of Toronto to Vaughan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne attended […]
12/13/2017
The first month of the King Street Pilot program was a success — the transit corridor has seen improved service during rush hours and drivers were […]
12/11/2017
The Transit Alliance held an intimate dinner with Toronto City Manager Peter Wallace on Nov. 30. During the dinner, Wallace provided some candid answers to questions […]
11/29/2017
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a two-hour time-based transfer for PRESTO card users, to start August 2018. As the system is now, TTC riders […]
11/22/2017
Toronto’s Executive Committee will discuss and debate the concepts for the SmartTrack stations next week. SmartTrack will use existing rail to shuttle residents from the further […]
11/21/2017
The Transit Alliance would like to congratulate Andy Byford on his new position with the New York City Transit. New York is lucky to have acquired […]