Spelling out 'the benefits of acting and the consequences of inaction,' Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel suggests various taxes dedicated to improving infrastructure for moving people more effectively. ...
Category: Municipalities, Transit and Infrastructure
Another divisive election issue looms: transit taxes
In wake of Golden report, fighting words already as Murray's promise of transit taxes (and jobs) in spring budget finds no support from Horwath and Hudak. ...
Big Move is a big mistake, transit consultant suggests
Neptis Foundation reports urges changes to regional transit plans before it's too late - but Transportation Minister Glen Murray says major course correction not in the works. ...
An electric GO train system appears to gain steam
Transportation Minister Glen Murray touts fuel cells as a source of electric power - while NDP MPP Jonah Schein pushes a bill that would call for electrification of the new Union-Pearson line. ...
AG Report: Public being railroaded by government’s shunting of ONTC
Cost of divesting Ontario Northland Transportation Commission could be as high as $800 million while payback for taxpayers could take 'a decade or longer.' ...
Tory hopeful his bill for paved highway shoulders will find support
PC MPP Norm Miller says paved shoulders will increase cycling in the province, and advocates say everyone will be safer. ...
John Tory says transit taxes will only work if they’re dedicated
Former Opposition Leader says voters won't support taxes that disappear into the "black hole" of general revenue. ...
Murray introduces bill to force governments to make 10-year infrastructure plans
The bill, as it stands, would not include electricity-generation and transmission infrastructure. ...
Murray signals readiness for Union-Pearson electric rail
An early commitment to funding is on Metrolinx wish list - and Transportation Minister says government would be "open" to that ahead of formal environmental assessment ...
Murray takes shots at Hudak during Eglinton Crosstown announcement
Metrolinx has awarded the next contract for what will be one of the city's largest rapid transit projects, but Glen Murray won't waste an opportunity to take a swing at the Tories. ...
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