Transit News

Op-Ed: Towards a better transit system

Toronto - Metrolinx, an organization that operates the transit system in the Greater Toronto area, is responsible for overseeing the construction of new diesel trains by 2015.

In the Media by Savia D'cunha - 2 comments

New York school bus drivers strike, parents seek alternatives

New York - More than 8,000 bus drivers and aides went on strike in New York City Wednesday morning. As a result, some 152,000 parents struggle to find their child transportation to school.

In the Media by Matt Harding - 2 comments

Op-Ed: US Dollar devalued on Toronto's transit system Special

Toronto - An extremely small sign at the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) collector booth in downtown Toronto startled me yesterday when I saw the sign that there will now be a 10% surcharge if you are paying in US Funds for your transit ride.

Digital Journal Report by Daniel Boyington - 2 comments

Mayor in hot water over photograph with Neo-Nazi at Toronto levee

Toronto - Yet again, controversy is engulfing the Mayor’s Office. This time, over a photograph that appeared online that shows Mayor Rob Ford posing for the camera with an apparent neo-Nazi during the annual New Year’s Levee at city hall.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 7 comments

Video: Transit of Venus across the sun (high definition)

An event not to happen again until 2117 had astronomers and amateur stargazers enthralled, as they gathered to watch the rare phenomenon.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's transit plan is defeated Special

Toronto - Wednesday evening after a long, hard day that resulted in victory, Toronto city councillor Joe Mihevc arrived to a community meeting in his ward announcing that Transit City was back in place.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins - 17 comments

Halifax Metro Transit Strike continues, no talks scheduled Special

Halifax - Negotiations between Metro Transit employees and Halifax Regional Municipality are all but frozen on this partly sunny, frigid weekend.

Digital Journal Report by Sara Star - 4 comments

Op-Ed: San Franciscans near Ocean Beach get a shuttle express bus Special

San Francisco - Those who live near Ocean Beach in San Francisco's Sunset District often have a very difficult time getting to and from work. During peak commuter hours residents who ride the N-Judah trolley line often find themselves spending more than an hour

Digital Journal Report by Jonathan Farrell

Olivia Chow brings National Public Transit Strategy Act to Ottawa

Toronto - A Canadian Member of Parliament is poised to introduce a national transit bill to the House of Commons today, according to her recent tweet.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 6 comments