This discussion actually came up in one of my economic lectures. I really liked my professors proposal in that the city should convert one lane each way on the Gardiner and DVP into HOT lanes whereby a lane is dedicated to high-occupancy vehicles while also offering single-occupancy vehicles the...

Yes, SmartCentres posted on their instagram earlier this year last year of the LED's displaying an animated Canadian Flag. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to download and share instagram stories so I just took a screenshot. You can view it for yourself in their stories archives under #SmartVMC. It...

Some photos of the LED artwork and the buildings this morning. The LED artwork nicely bathes the buildings at night. The LED's transition from: white, red, green and blue.

Wilson is now accessible which is a nice way to close off the year. This year has been great in terms of the number of stations becoming accessible. I've lost count of how many have become accessible this year. Not really a fan of the art piece on the platform though. I feel it takes a bit too...

I don't really agree with this line of thinking. While yes they both serve very different demographics, it doesn't really discount the current fact that out-of-town Gardiner drivers are essentially getting a free service from the City of Toronto whilst not paying taxes to the city itself. Also...

I found this article sort of sensationalized a really minor issue as the VMC station was completely accessible on opening day. The elevators in question were the elevators connecting the station with the VIVA station. The main elevator connecting the station to street level was operational the...

Some skyline photos of the general area (never thought I would be able to say Vaughan has a skyline). I think all the current projects fit together quite nicely. Once all phases of Transit City are complete, the area around the subway station will probably feel more like a proper city centre...

Photos from yesterday. Store pretty much looks about done on the outside. Hunted the internet for a closing date for the old Walmart, but couldn't find it. The old Walmart looks to be on the way out soon, either way, as they have blocked off large sections of the store and have recently been...

I would say that Madrid's rapid metro system growth had more variables than the construction method. It was working under some luxuries Toronto doesn't have: - Continuous work hours where construction went on 24/7 (dunno how possible this is in Canada) - Plenty of opportunities for cut-and-cover...

Honestly can't see that service coming back online until the university opens up. I am aware that some students and faculty will have to return in September due to the nature of their courses requiring a physical presence. But this seems like such a small minority that does not really justify...

This could perhaps work if say 501 ZÜM were simply extended to Finch Go whilst VIVA Orange keeps its current alignment. If we are pursuing adding more branches to the 501 between Bramalea and Highway 50 then I can see this becoming troublesome during rush hour as Pre-COVID schedules shows buses...

Brampton Transit launches new PRESTO loyalty program If you are too lazy to read the article, starting today, Brampton Transit is launching a fare loyalty program for Presto users where you get free trips for the rest of the week after your 12th trip. Transfers from other agencies and GO...

Is anyone aware of what is happening to the helipad? It's rather late into construction and there have not been any signs of them preparing to demolish it. It would seem odd to me if Smartcentres really want to keep it considering their new office sits next to the main subway entrance and they...

From what it sounds like, "because there is an arbitrary border at Steeles, we have resolved to inconvenience Bramptonians as much as possible to really stick it to their municipal government for constantly flip-flopping on this line." Another forum user posted a drawing for a tunnel between the...

Quick update of the Walmart progress as of last Sunday.

Ah found the thread for this project. Past by this sign about a month back and was wondering why there was hardly any information for this project. I have walked around the corner of Highway 7 and Weston and find it rather pleasant (the area around Centro Square is particularly nice) so I really...

A sign for the project is up in front of the current plaza sitting on the site (the plaza will not be missed, the only things that were of interest was a tattoo parlour and a restaurant that served terrible Vietnamese food). This will give VMC a very interesting skyline in the future with both...

Given that the SSE is returning to the 3 stop proposal, has any level of government updated the status of Lawrence East station? From my understanding, this station was threatening to siphon riders away from the proposed subway station on Lawrence which didn't have very rosy ridership numbers...

The escalators at the VMC terminal went into service as of Wednesday afternoon. Also they updated the weird signage at the bottom of the escalators to a design that conforms to the rest of the signage in the station. Also, signs directing passengers to the 77 and ZUM have appeared in the...

I found an interesting comment on Steve Munro's blog. An anonymous commentator, claiming to be close to one of the TTC's board members, has said there is currently a push from both the mayor's office and the provincial government to replace additional streetcar orders for electric articulated...