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Do you want to share your ideas about Canada’s newest high-speed rail project?
In February, connect in-person with project experts from the ALTO team, ask questions, and learn about all aspects of the project. No registration required. Learn more at altotrain.ca!
In February, connect in-person with project experts from the ALTO team, ask questions, and learn about all aspects of the project. No registration required. Learn more at altotrain.ca!
January 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Do you want to share your ideas about Canada’s newest high-speed rail project?
In February, connect in-person with project experts from the ALTO team, ask questions, and learn about all aspects of the project. No registration required. Learn more at altotrain.ca!
In February, connect in-person with project experts from the ALTO team, ask questions, and learn about all aspects of the project. No registration required. Learn more at altotrain.ca!
Take a look at the new Line 2 trains. Today the province confirmed that Alstom will be building them primarily in Thunder Bay, and that the government is providing more funding to build Canadian. 1/2
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Take a look at the new Line 2 trains. Today the province confirmed that Alstom will be building them primarily in Thunder Bay, and that the government is providing more funding to build Canadian. 1/2
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BREAKING: The TTC is getting new Line 2 subway trains (55 trains), manufactured right here in Ontario in Thunder Bay. They’re based on Alstom’s Metropolis platform, and look extremely modern. More here: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
BREAKING: The TTC is getting new Line 2 subway trains (55 trains), manufactured right here in Ontario in Thunder Bay. They’re based on Alstom’s Metropolis platform, and look extremely modern. More here: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
The details for the Alto HSR project are now live! In person and virtual consultations begin next week but you can comment on the project map and complete the survey online today! en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Shaping the Canada of tomorrow with high-speed rail
The train we need Alto’s aim is to build the country’s first high-speed rail network that will run at speeds of 300 km/h or more to efficiently connect major cities in the Toronto–Québec City corridor...
en.consultation.altotrain.ca
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The details for the Alto HSR project are now live! In person and virtual consultations begin next week but you can comment on the project map and complete the survey online today! en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
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Every signal shall bow to the tram
January 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Every signal shall bow to the tram
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January 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Let’s avoid making another terrible transit mistake - read my latest article now:
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
Another Affront to Speed.
Another Slow Toronto Transit Project in the Works.
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Let’s avoid making another terrible transit mistake - read my latest article now:
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
Decision makers need to be transparent about the site selection process for major sites like hospitals, and full priority needs to be given to place them on the core transit network.
Waterloo Region is about to shoot itself in the foot with a new hospital decision, so I wrote a blog post on why locating hospitals is so important, and the *many* better places they could put this one.
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
open.substack.com/pub/nextmetr...
An Urgent and Avoidable Transit Mistake in Waterloo Region.
A Transit-Forward Town Takes A Step Back.
open.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Decision makers need to be transparent about the site selection process for major sites like hospitals, and full priority needs to be given to place them on the core transit network.
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It’s an actually urban location at least. This was a process heavily controlled AFAIK by the province, and at this point is pretty well full steam ahead. I don’t know what the point of advocating for a different site — which may not be available or meet their criteria — is at this point in time.
January 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
It’s an actually urban location at least. This was a process heavily controlled AFAIK by the province, and at this point is pretty well full steam ahead. I don’t know what the point of advocating for a different site — which may not be available or meet their criteria — is at this point in time.
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Waterloo Region priorities:
Views of the forest > Good public transit connections
One thing about North Americans is that we value the view/concept of nature over the actual sustainable practices & infrastructure that conserve the very nature we love.
Views of the forest > Good public transit connections
One thing about North Americans is that we value the view/concept of nature over the actual sustainable practices & infrastructure that conserve the very nature we love.
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Waterloo Region priorities:
Views of the forest > Good public transit connections
One thing about North Americans is that we value the view/concept of nature over the actual sustainable practices & infrastructure that conserve the very nature we love.
Views of the forest > Good public transit connections
One thing about North Americans is that we value the view/concept of nature over the actual sustainable practices & infrastructure that conserve the very nature we love.
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At the back cab of the Finch LRT you can see the speedometer, including the programmed speed limits.
It would be useful if a pair of transit advocates could film a full ride with both the view out the front and the speedometer at the back so we can document the speed limits
youtu.be/lectZKgdwTo
It would be useful if a pair of transit advocates could film a full ride with both the view out the front and the speedometer at the back so we can document the speed limits
youtu.be/lectZKgdwTo
Finch W LRT speedometer - Albion to Kipling
YouTube video by Ontario Traffic Man Clips
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
At the back cab of the Finch LRT you can see the speedometer, including the programmed speed limits.
It would be useful if a pair of transit advocates could film a full ride with both the view out the front and the speedometer at the back so we can document the speed limits
youtu.be/lectZKgdwTo
It would be useful if a pair of transit advocates could film a full ride with both the view out the front and the speedometer at the back so we can document the speed limits
youtu.be/lectZKgdwTo
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GO Transit will be free again this year on New Years Eve from 7pm to 7am!
55 extra train trips and dozens of buses will depart Union Station after 12am
All 8 lines and stations excluding St. Catharines & Niagara Falls will have service
55 extra train trips and dozens of buses will depart Union Station after 12am
All 8 lines and stations excluding St. Catharines & Niagara Falls will have service
December 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
GO Transit will be free again this year on New Years Eve from 7pm to 7am!
55 extra train trips and dozens of buses will depart Union Station after 12am
All 8 lines and stations excluding St. Catharines & Niagara Falls will have service
55 extra train trips and dozens of buses will depart Union Station after 12am
All 8 lines and stations excluding St. Catharines & Niagara Falls will have service
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just took line 6 this evening, two weeks since opening. a smooth 8 min to jane, and then an 8 min ride back (faster than scheduled).
-dwell times average 20s per stop
-in both directions, my train never hit a red light except at jane st
-green transit phase insertion/rotation being tested
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-dwell times average 20s per stop
-in both directions, my train never hit a red light except at jane st
-green transit phase insertion/rotation being tested
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December 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
just took line 6 this evening, two weeks since opening. a smooth 8 min to jane, and then an 8 min ride back (faster than scheduled).
-dwell times average 20s per stop
-in both directions, my train never hit a red light except at jane st
-green transit phase insertion/rotation being tested
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-dwell times average 20s per stop
-in both directions, my train never hit a red light except at jane st
-green transit phase insertion/rotation being tested
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Good news! Signal priority changes are being implemented on Finch West. We're hearing that trip times have generally been reduced over the past few days. Now the TTC needs to get rid of the overly conservative driving practices for streetcars on the route
- TSP worked 2/3 times to give trains an advance green before left turns or shortened a left turn phase immediately to give a transit phase at jane and finch
-slow line speeds in between stops still a problem
this feels noticeably better. more improvements coming early next year!
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-slow line speeds in between stops still a problem
this feels noticeably better. more improvements coming early next year!
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December 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Good news! Signal priority changes are being implemented on Finch West. We're hearing that trip times have generally been reduced over the past few days. Now the TTC needs to get rid of the overly conservative driving practices for streetcars on the route
In partnership with Transit Action Ontario and TTCriders, we presented recommendations in November to Metrolinx concerning the renaming of transit stations. These proposals take into account the introduction of new stations and various regional transit considerations.
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In partnership with Transit Action Ontario and TTCriders, we presented recommendations in November to Metrolinx concerning the renaming of transit stations. These proposals take into account the introduction of new stations and various regional transit considerations.
What does Item MM35.15 mean? Toronto's City Council is implementing active transit signal priority for light rail transit and streetcar systems! However, we need to ensure that signal priority is done in conjunction with an increase in streetcar speeds and reliability! Read more in our bio.
December 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What does Item MM35.15 mean? Toronto's City Council is implementing active transit signal priority for light rail transit and streetcar systems! However, we need to ensure that signal priority is done in conjunction with an increase in streetcar speeds and reliability! Read more in our bio.
Here is our letter in support for the motion in tomorrows council meeting to speed up LRTs and streetcars. We also urge that a review of Finch West LRT operating practices and the TTC streetcar's outdated track switch system be included in this motion.
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Here is our letter in support for the motion in tomorrows council meeting to speed up LRTs and streetcars. We also urge that a review of Finch West LRT operating practices and the TTC streetcar's outdated track switch system be included in this motion.
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In 2021 The City exempted the Finch LRT from the 50 km/h speed limit (allowing it to go 60), citing the importance of short round trip times.
Unfortunately the TTC later enacted 25 km/h intersection speed limits, making 60 km/h unattainable between signals anyway.
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Unfortunately the TTC later enacted 25 km/h intersection speed limits, making 60 km/h unattainable between signals anyway.
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
December 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
In 2021 The City exempted the Finch LRT from the 50 km/h speed limit (allowing it to go 60), citing the importance of short round trip times.
Unfortunately the TTC later enacted 25 km/h intersection speed limits, making 60 km/h unattainable between signals anyway.
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Unfortunately the TTC later enacted 25 km/h intersection speed limits, making 60 km/h unattainable between signals anyway.
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Thanks to the signaling system, Line 6 drivers can hardly ever drive faster than 30km/h all in the name of safety. The vehicle on a fixed guideway in the middle of the street needs to travel at half the speed limit. Meanwhile cars and big trucks close to the curb can travel at 60km/h.
It’s great that stronger TSP is now a political priority.
Unfortunately, our $3B+ tramway will STILL take 46-min to go 10km, slower than the bus. This is due to:
- “Vision Zero” speed limits of 35 midblocks, 25 intersections, 15 platforms
- speed limits and gradients enforced by unnecessary CBTC
Unfortunately, our $3B+ tramway will STILL take 46-min to go 10km, slower than the bus. This is due to:
- “Vision Zero” speed limits of 35 midblocks, 25 intersections, 15 platforms
- speed limits and gradients enforced by unnecessary CBTC
December 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Thanks to the signaling system, Line 6 drivers can hardly ever drive faster than 30km/h all in the name of safety. The vehicle on a fixed guideway in the middle of the street needs to travel at half the speed limit. Meanwhile cars and big trucks close to the curb can travel at 60km/h.
We endorsed a letter from Technologists for Democracy, requesting Cineplex Digital Media to provide more clarity on how personal information will remain protected with their use of recording and facial detection performed on premises like the Union Station Bus Terminal.
Read about it in our bio.
Read about it in our bio.
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We endorsed a letter from Technologists for Democracy, requesting Cineplex Digital Media to provide more clarity on how personal information will remain protected with their use of recording and facial detection performed on premises like the Union Station Bus Terminal.
Read about it in our bio.
Read about it in our bio.
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Yes! Here are images of the St Clair streetcar with the current # of stops, and then with proposed stop reductions (which are still fairly close - see line 2 stations for reference), configured as you suggest, with tips 400 metres from stops but in a diamond shape to better model walk time in a grid
December 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yes! Here are images of the St Clair streetcar with the current # of stops, and then with proposed stop reductions (which are still fairly close - see line 2 stations for reference), configured as you suggest, with tips 400 metres from stops but in a diamond shape to better model walk time in a grid
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“Preserve the relationship with Metrolinx”
You mean go into deep secrecy over things that really should be public.
You mean go into deep secrecy over things that really should be public.
Ughhh TTC board is being so dodgy on talking openly about signal priority
Matlow is pushing for transparency and they keep saying no we’ll talk about it “in camera” (closed private session)
They say it’s to “preserve their relationship with metrolinx”
See: @ 54:00
www.youtube.com/live/-5Xz9HS...
Matlow is pushing for transparency and they keep saying no we’ll talk about it “in camera” (closed private session)
They say it’s to “preserve their relationship with metrolinx”
See: @ 54:00
www.youtube.com/live/-5Xz9HS...
TTC Board - December 10, 2025
YouTube video by Toronto Transit Commission
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Preserve the relationship with Metrolinx”
You mean go into deep secrecy over things that really should be public.
You mean go into deep secrecy over things that really should be public.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will most likely open on February 8th 2026. The City and Metrolinx were in conflict over the opening date, with Metrolinx wanting to open the line on December 28th. globalnews.ca/news/1157065...
TTC and Metrolinx battle over Eglinton Crosstown LRT date at tense private meeting | Globalnews.ca
Multiple sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that there was a plan by Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation to open the line in the last week of December.
globalnews.ca
December 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will most likely open on February 8th 2026. The City and Metrolinx were in conflict over the opening date, with Metrolinx wanting to open the line on December 28th. globalnews.ca/news/1157065...
Massive development is planned for the Downsview Airport lands, unfortunately current plans to extend the Sheppard Subway stop at Sheppard West station. It would be a huge mistake not to extend the line an extra stop or two to serve this development from day one. Image via @futuremodelTO
December 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Massive development is planned for the Downsview Airport lands, unfortunately current plans to extend the Sheppard Subway stop at Sheppard West station. It would be a huge mistake not to extend the line an extra stop or two to serve this development from day one. Image via @futuremodelTO
Here is the motion going to the TTC board tomorrow regarding travel speeds, signal priority and service on Line 6, Line 5 and the streetcars.
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Here is the motion going to the TTC board tomorrow regarding travel speeds, signal priority and service on Line 6, Line 5 and the streetcars.