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TMU Urban Planning '25
Transit • Urbanism • Urban Walks
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The public consultation sessions for Alto HSR start next week and proposal details are now live on their website:
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…
en.consultation.altotrain.ca
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Look what happens when you get the cars out!

Union Sq/Broadway yesterday. Lots of peds & #bikenyc - many going against their signals - but witness the innate negotiation ballet that occurs when dangerous vehicles aren't around.

Congestion Pricing lesson: People buy things, not cars. NYC thrives!
April 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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If you want to see a real in-depth look at Broadway from 14th to Times Square, here is a Streetfilm which has lots of guest speakers including Janette Sadik-Khan, George Hahn and Improv Everywhere's Charlie Todd. Skim thru it over two dozen before/afters: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ggt...
Watch the Dramatic Evolution of NYC's Broadway Between Union Square and Times Square (2005-2023)
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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#Breaking: Court grants injunction pausing bike lane removals on Bloor, University and Yonge
Court grants injunction pausing bike lane removals on Bloor, University and Yonge
The pause on any bike lane removals will continue until the judge in the Charter challenge case issues his decision.
www.thestar.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Canadian government announces plan to link Québec City-Montréal–Toronto with 300 km/h (186 mph) high-speed trains, with construction beginning in 4-5 years. Would reduce travel times from Montréal–Toronto to 3 hours. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trudeau to announce high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed his government's $3.9 billion five-year plan to connect Quebec City and Toronto with a high-speed rail line, in Montreal today.
www.cbc.ca
February 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Just an FYI when talking about city/town budgets:
December 27, 2024 at 8:37 PM