Transit

LORINC: The crowded bus problem during the second wave

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The TTC has been steadily bringing back vehicle operators since early September as ridership levels rise. As of October 9, buses were... Read More

PODCAST: Toronto transit in the pandemic

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It’s been too long since we had a classic Toronto transit episode. And, with the City and province grappling with the pandemic... Read More

COVID RECOVERY: Timid bus priority plan in Toronto needs to be bigger & bolder

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This week, the Executive Committee of Toronto City Council is considering a motion to prioritize public transit on select roadways... Read More

Post-pandemic economic recovery requires strong public transit

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The job losses and damage to many retail businesses from the COVID-19 pandemic and related mobility restrictions mean that Toronto and... Read More

LORINC: What will transit look like in a post-pandemic world?

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For years, transit advocates warned Toronto politicians in all three orders of government that the city’s transit infrastructure will... Read More

Cities and their streetcars: my top ten favourite spots

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One of the best ways to get to know a city is through its public transit network. I’ve spent many years exploring cities through their... Read More

Lessons on urban mobility and inequality during a pandemic

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Many cities around the world have started to open up road space for non-automotive movement to give people room to get some exercise... Read More

Change and continuity in the COVID-19 city

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Everything has changed and nothing has changed since the arrival of the COVID19 pandemic. Understanding the new dynamics of cities is... Read More

Observing urban change through the window of a GO train

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I wrote this piece last year, long before Covid 19 kept almost everyone at home and before riding transit was something to be avoided... Read More

MARSHALL: Mapping TTC crowding during a pandemic

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Sean Marshall is a Toronto planner, transit advocate, and long-time Spacing contributor. This is cross-posted from his personal web... Read More