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Could Toronto make 905ers pay more to park?
Lawrence Solomon recommends a “user-pay” toll that could be used to lower Toronto taxes — so city residents still benefit and the free-riders pay. Continue reading
Posted in Automobile, Public transit, Toll roads
Tagged Lawrence Solomon, parking fees, toll, toronto, transit funding, two-tier parking, user pay
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When is dense just plain dense?
(June 8, 2011) The Urban Renaissance Institute promotes higher urban densities and narrower right of ways … but not in all cases. Continue reading
Posted in Cities, Public transit, Transportation
Tagged trains, urban clture, urban densities, vegetable market
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Lawrence Solomon: Transit competition
(February 25, 2011) Urban Renaissance Institute executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that Toronto should follow the UK’s example, and privatize the TTC. Continue reading
Posted in Public transit, Transportation
Tagged Lawrence Solomon, PPP, privatization, public transit, Rob Ford, toronto, transportation, TTC
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Lawrence Solomon: Let private enterprise build subways
(January 28, 2011) Private subways could be a profitable enterprise, and would save taxpayers money. All we need to do is let them build it. Continue reading
Posted in Municipal, Public transit
Tagged Lawrence Solomon, London Underground, PPP, privatization, public transit, Rob Ford, subway, toronto, TTC
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Lawrence Solomon on The Agenda – Canada’s High Speed Railway
(July 24, 2009) Lawrence Solomon appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Palkin to discus Canada’s High Speed rail on June 5th 2009. Continue reading
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