SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
And we wonder why Metrolinx took over most transit building in Toronto....Here we go, time for more "studies" and "staff reports".
All talk and no action, typical Toronto politician behavior.
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And we wonder why Metrolinx took over most transit building in Toronto....Here we go, time for more "studies" and "staff reports".
All talk and no action, typical Toronto politician behavior.
The TTC needs $$$ from either (or both) the Province and the Feds. Metrolinx can get $$ directly from Doug. While I too sometimes despair at the TTC planning speeds, most of the delays are really due to lack of funds. (OR more accurately, lack of will to raise taxes at City Council so that the City can 'go it alone'). (Of course, the Province makes the City spend a huge sum each year on operating what we have now and that really does need to come first.)And we wonder why Metrolinx took over most transit building in Toronto....
After getting $28.5 billion in free subways from Doug, Toronto Council should act like a mature level of government and just raise taxes to pay for this. Obviously Provincial and Federal support would be ideal, but if the cash isn’t coming, Toronto needs to step up and get it done.The TTC needs $$$ from either (or both) the Province and the Feds. Metrolinx can get $$ directly from Doug. While I too sometimes despair at the TTC planning speeds, most of the delays are really due to lack of funds. (OR more accurately, lack of will to raise taxes at City Council so that the City can 'go it alone'). (Of course, the Province makes the City spend a huge sum each year on operating what we have now and that really does need to come first.)
I find it funny they're looking for ways to "expedite" the process now because a couple years ago they had no problem stalling the process and dragging their feet. Ironically they could have "expedited things" and secured more PTIF funding for the project if they didnt conduct stupidity:In fairness, there was no request for studies when you look at the actual motion wording:
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And we wonder why Metrolinx took over most transit building in Toronto....
After getting $28.5 billion in free subways from Doug, Toronto Council should act like a mature level of government and just raise taxes to pay for this. Obviously Provincial and Federal support would be ideal, but if the cash isn’t coming, Toronto needs to step up and get it done.
If Doug wants Toronto to spend more of it's own money then he should allow the city to put tolls on the DVP/Gardiner. But he will never do that as it would upset the 905. The same reason Wynne blocked the tolls.After getting $28.5 billion in free subways from Doug, Toronto Council should act like a mature level of government and just raise taxes to pay for this. Obviously Provincial and Federal support would be ideal, but if the cash isn’t coming, Toronto needs to step up and get it done.
There are so many other ways Toronto can generate more revenue that doesn't involve tolling the DVP/Gardiner.If Doug wants Toronto to spend more of it's own money then he should allow the city to put tolls on the DVP/Gardiner. But he will never do that as it would upset the 905. The same reason Wynne blocked the tolls.
There are so many other ways Toronto can generate more revenue that doesn't involve tolling the DVP/Gardiner.
tolls are incredibly expensive to administer.
The simplest way for the City to raise revenue is property taxes, full stop. Toronto could jack property taxes by 30% tomorrow and still be below most GTA municipalities.
Raising property taxes should just be done - but not for roads. You are penalizing many Torontonians, while I, a non-resident, but constant work related user of Toronto roads and transit enjoys the ride. Property tax revenues should be directed, as Northern Light has pointed out, to a lengthy list of other city needs.tolls are incredibly expensive to administer.
The simplest way for the City to raise revenue is property taxes, full stop. Toronto could jack property taxes by 30% tomorrow and still be below most GTA municipalities.
You do pay for the 427 and 401 as a non-resident as those are provincial roadsRaising property taxes should just be done - but not for roads. You are penalizing many Torontonians, while I, a non-resident, but constant work related user of Toronto roads and transit enjoys the ride. Property tax revenues should be directed, as Northern Light has pointed out, to a lengthy list of other city needs.
Toll the Gardiner, the DVP, the 401, the 427 - and allocate those funds to Transit Developement within the City of Toronto. Why do I pay a hefty ’toll’ for the use of the TTC or the GO but zippo for my vehicle? (And vehicle running expenses are not part of this equation) Exempt through truckers, easy to do, and scale the tolls for time of day. Who knows, tolling may actually encourage further transit usage.