Robson Street to be Closed to Transit

By Rick | British Columbia

The following was submitted by Transport Action BC to the Vancouver Sun as an op-ed piece. It was written in response to the City of Vancouver staff report recommending that the 800 block (Robson Square) of Robson Street be permanently closed to all vehicles, including transit. This proposal requires a permanent re-route of the 5-Robson bus […]

New videos on “Connecting London” – Public Transportation in Southwestern Ontario

By TAO-admin | Interurban Rail and Bus , Ontario , Urban Transit

Transport Action in the media – April 2016

By admin | National News

David Jeanes is featured in an interview concerning the 3 April 2016 Amtrak collision with a backhoe. CTV News: Amtrak train hits equipment on track; 2 workers die

Hamilton Transit Expansion Threatened by Continued Underfunding

By TAO-admin | Ontario , Urban Transit

The January/February, 2016 edition of  Transport Action Ontario’s “Ontario Report” contains an excellent article written by our editor, Tony Turritin, about Hamilton transit.  The article  was picked up by Hamilton’s  “Raise the Hammer” organization,  which modified it slightly and added helpful pictures.    We have decided to make this article a stand-alone entry on our website, […]

VIA Passenger Rail is Worth Saving

By admin | National News

Former MP Bruce Hyer’s commentary “Why VIA Passenger Rail Is Worth Saving” in the Huffington Post calls for improved frequencies and renovation of VIA’s The Canadian route.