I believe City Council must not play a political blame game, delay or risk residents' safety. This discussion should be completely focused on making a prudent decision about the reality of a crumbling Gardiner Expressway while responsibly considering safety, costs, our waterfront and commuters' needs. Here are a few ideas for your consideration: Ten things [...]
July 2012 Update: Moving Forward on a Regional Transit Strategy Approved at Council Council was united this week in declaring that a regional approach is the best chance we have to build and fund the transit that Torontonians need and deserve. My motion, Moving Forward: Improving Public Transit and Relieving Traffic Congestion through a Regional [...]
In response to a motion by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, the City of Toronto's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will be considering moving forward with increased fines and enforcement to Relieve Rush Hour Congestion Due to Unlawful Stopping, Standing, and Parking. You can see the January 4th, 2012 agenda item by [...]
Gridlock is a serious problem for Toronto’s motorists, public transit users and cyclists. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently noted that the Greater Toronto Area suffers from the longest work commute times in North America – costing our region’s economy an estimated $3.3 billion per year while negatively impacting on our quality [...]
September 1st, 2011 Chair & Members Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Re: Request City Staff Report on Traffic Signal Synchronization Dear Chair and Committee Members, I am writing to request that the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee instruct Transportation Services to report back to the Committee on the possible implementation of Synchronized [...]
Moved by: Councillor Matlow Seconded by: Councillor Layton SUMMARY: Traffic congestion is a significant problem for Toronto’s motorists, public transit users and cyclists. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently noted that the Greater Toronto Area suffers from the longest work commute times in North America. This congestion costs the region’s economy [...]
City Council to take action on rush hour gridlock In response to a motion by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, the City of Toronto's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will be considering moving forward with increased fines and enforcement to Relieve Rush Hour Congestion Due to Unlawful Stopping, Standing, and Parking. You [...]
