March 7, 2007 - Transit news dominated the headlines today, following yesterday's mega transit and climate change funding announcement by the federal and provincial government:
$697M seals subway deal
All aboard on the Toronto-York subway to the middle of nowhere (well at least for now..).
Is Subway really the better way?
TTC Chair Adam Giambrone says subways are sexy, but money could have been better spent.
Guess who makes the TTC late? We do!
Interesting article on yet another pathetic ad campaign by the TTC - this time, they blame the passengers for subway delays. Someone please nominate the TTC for a customer service award now!
Not a boo from riders in ghost stations
Yet another interesting article about the lack of enthusiasm from subway riders as weekend subway service continues to bring riders into the abandoned Lower Bay station. [edit: March 10/11 may be the last weekend to see Lower Bay as tunnel maintenance finishes ahead of schedule!]
New Street Signs Approved
Toronto City Council approved a new plan to replace all city street signs with a new design. Some councillors argue neighbourhoods will lose their distinct unique street signs.
San Francisco Mayor wants to make public transit free
Apparently it costs more to collect and enforce fares on SF's MUNI transit system than what the fares bring in. With a cost-recovery ratio of only 22% (compare to over 80% on the TTC and close to 90% on GO Transit), no wonder SF can afford to even consider this option...
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