Category Archives: Public transit

Smart roads are making new mass transit and expressways obsolete

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Lawrence Solomon

(September 5, 2013) Satellite technology tracks traffic along all routes, changing rates on the fly. Continue reading →

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Could Toronto make 905ers pay more to park?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lawrence Solomon

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 →

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When is dense just plain dense?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Other News Sources

(June 8, 2011) The Urban Renaissance Institute promotes higher urban densities and narrower right of ways … but not in all cases. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Transit competition

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(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 →

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Lawrence Solomon: Let private enterprise build subways

Posted on January 28, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(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 →

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