Mooreton
New Member
Transit for the Region
I have noticed a lot of discussion about a lack of downtown Toronto focus. While this appears to be true, it is important to note that travel patterns have changed significantly over the last 15 years. Transportation Toronto Surveys (TTS) in the 1990’s started to indicate a high proportion of trips being made in and between suburbs. Therefore, neglecting to accept this trend would result in much more negative consequences. We must acknowledge that the greatest increase in congestion will occur outside of the city in places like York Region. Therefore, the suburbs need rapid transit, more importantly a transit network that offers maximum utility for those attempting to travel between suburbs in the GTA. There is currently no viable alternative for these people.
We need a transit system that can truly offer regional travel options both into and out of Toronto. Increasing the capacity of GO lines (Bus and Rail) and creating new lines that travel between suburbs will make public transit an attractive alternative.
I have noticed a lot of discussion about a lack of downtown Toronto focus. While this appears to be true, it is important to note that travel patterns have changed significantly over the last 15 years. Transportation Toronto Surveys (TTS) in the 1990’s started to indicate a high proportion of trips being made in and between suburbs. Therefore, neglecting to accept this trend would result in much more negative consequences. We must acknowledge that the greatest increase in congestion will occur outside of the city in places like York Region. Therefore, the suburbs need rapid transit, more importantly a transit network that offers maximum utility for those attempting to travel between suburbs in the GTA. There is currently no viable alternative for these people.
We need a transit system that can truly offer regional travel options both into and out of Toronto. Increasing the capacity of GO lines (Bus and Rail) and creating new lines that travel between suburbs will make public transit an attractive alternative.