Tag Archives: public transit

Lawrence Solomon: Subways, profitable subways

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lawrence Solomon

Politics have transformed once economic subways into an unaffordable public transit option. Continue reading →

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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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Lawrence Solomon: Keep names, sell stations

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(July 8, 2011) To minimize fare hikes on Toronto’s deficit-ridden transit system, a desperate Toronto Transit Commission decided this week to raise revenue from corporations by selling them naming rights to subway stations. 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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