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Oct 10

Public Statement on VIA Rail Canada’s High Frequency Rail Proposal

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Ontario

October 10, 2018: After an analysis of available public information on VIA Rail Canada’s High Frequency Rail (HFR) proposal, Transport Action Ontario has issued the following statement: Since our founding nearly 30 years ago, Transport Action Ontario (TAO) has strongly supported intercity passenger rail, as it provides many economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. […]

Oct 10

VIA celebrating 40th birthday…but it hasn’t been a roadbed of roses

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

In 2018 Canada’s national passenger rail service is marking the 40th anniversary of its creation. Some critics will ask if there’s really anything to celebrate after decades of retrenchment and cutbacks, but optimists think there just might be a headlight at the end of the tunnel. [Originally published in the Spring-Summer 2018 edition of […]

Oct 06

Public Release of Ministerial Mandate Letters

By TAO-admin | Highways & Bridges , Interurban Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Ontario , Press Releases and Open Letters , Urban Transit

On October 6, 2018, Transport Action Ontario issued the following letter to Premier Ford, urging public release of the mandate letters that are sent to all ministries. The letter can be viewed here: TAO-LettertoFord-mandateletter2018-09 On October 6, 2018, Transport Action Ontario issued the following letter to Premier Ford, urging public release of the mandate letters […]

Sep 15

New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance intercommunity connectivity and quality of life

By TAO-admin | Interurban Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Ontario

A new commentary on the benefits of passenger rail in Northern Ontario has been published by the Northern Policy Institute. It is authored by three close colleagues of Transport Action Ontario – Lucille Frith ( current board member), Linda Savory-Gordon (past board member) and Howie Wilcox (current board member of Transport Action Canada). It […]

Sep 15

Toronto Subway Uploading Takes First Step

By TAO-admin | Latest News , Ontario , Urban Transit

One of Premier Ford’s signature campaign promises was to upload responsibility for existing and new subway infrastructure from the City of Toronto. Day-to-day operation and proceeds of fare revenue would remain with the City. (See earlier posts on this website for details and analysis of all transportation campaign promises). In September, the Province took the […]

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