Riders demand money for transit on FundTheTTC day
Fed up with the TTC? Issues facing commuters on a daily basis were the subject of an event called “FundTheTTC Day of Action.”
Scarborough subway
Train rescuer, historian slams $4B one-stop Scarborough subway plan
Train rescuer and historian slams plan to build $4b one-stop Scarborough subway. Jason Shron, of Rapido Trains Inc., also believes LRT is more important in Scarborough, not subways or streetcars.
Scarborough residents offer input on subway extension
The second round of public consultation on the Scarborough subway extension, approved in 2013, was held on Monday and showcased nine corridors being considered.
Scarborough’s love affair with the Fords
The 2014 Toronto Mayoral Race may be well underway, but for Scarborough residents, it’s only just beginning. Scarborough has become the central topic of a heavy debate involving transportation, and it’s pretty clear that the…
Scarborough subway a ‘billion-dollar boondoggle’, councillor says
The debate over Scarborough’s transit future isn’t over yet. Coun. Josh Matlow raised the still-controversial Scarborough subway extension at last week’s budget debate at City Hall, calling it an expensive mistake.
Ainslie refuses to be ‘bullied’ by the mayor
Coun. Paul Ainslie’s ongoing differences with Mayor Rob Ford blew wide open during the Oct. 9 city council vote on the Scarborough subway, but the councillor says he will not be “bullied” by the mayor.
“I have never tolerated bullies and I have always taught my three children to do the same,” he said.
Business owners make case for Scarborough subway
Gary and Lena Do say they’re worried renewed talk of a new subway line downtown will derail any proposal for a Scarborough subway extension. The couple, who own James White and Sons Flowers, say they and other Scarborough residents and business owners have been waiting a long time for a Scarborough subway, and they want to see it boost their business.
Feds open wallet for Scarborough subway
The federal government made an announcement on Sept. 23 supporting the new Scarborough subway extension. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty confirmed that Ottawa agreed to contribute $660 million towards the city’s Scarborough transit plans.
Commuters welcome province’s $1.4B Scarborough subway plan with critical eye
Scarborough transit users are torn on the province’s recently announced subway extension plan. On one hand, improved transit of any sort would be a welcome thing, but on the other, the proposed two-stop subway extension to Scarborough City Centre might not be enough.