08/16/2018
A group of colleagues and I set up the Transit Alliance back in 2011 to educate the public on the need for dedicated transit funding and […]
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 […]
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 […]
01/10/2018
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 […]
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 […]
12/13/2017
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 […]
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 […]
11/16/2017
When I was a student at the University of Ottawa, I didn’t have the means to print train tickets when I wanted to go home. This […]
11/14/2017
At Monday’s Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board meeting, many city councillors were trying to press staff for information about the King St. Pilot Study. As of […]
11/09/2017
As of Friday, Nov. 10, street parking will no longer be allowed between Jarvis and Bathurst along King Street. This is part of the King St […]
10/25/2017
On Saturday, residents in Toronto and York Region will be able to tour three of the new stations on the Line 1 extension. From 1-5 p.m. […]
10/23/2017
Toronto has grown so much over the last 10 years. All it takes is a quick scan of the city skyline to see the massive influx […]
10/17/2017
Toronto Pearson International wants you to take public transit to the airport — and they want to make it really easy. Three representatives from the Greater […]
10/13/2017
Three public consultation for SmartTrack were held this week. The city, as well as representatives from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Metrolinx, was on hand […]
10/12/2017
In May 2016, city council approved a pilot program to install bike lanes on Bloor St. The good news? These lanes may finally become a permanent […]
09/28/2017
There is a reason #Uber is trending. The popular ride-hailing company has made the news twice this week, with both issues spreading negative light on the […]
09/27/2017
It’s was almost a year ago the City of Toronto announced their intention to create the Rail Deck Park. Movement is now underway in addressing the proper […]
09/27/2017
The Transit Alliance held a private member’s dinner with Mr. Howard Eng, CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA). The dinner provided an opportunity for […]
09/22/2017
Living in the north end of Toronto has its perks — one being the immediate access to one end of the East Don River Trail. On […]
09/14/2017
Metrolinx is thinking about the future — at least as far as 2041. The board released their Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater […]