When our program Smart Commute released a series of reports last spring on trends around kids and active school travel, we had an ulterior motive. Other than the obvious that kids walking and/or cycling more means healthier kids, we were trying to help cultivate smart commuters of the future. In 2011, there were at least … Continue reading Active School Travel
Month: September 2016
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Sept 2016
The Metrolinx Board of Directors met earlier today to receive a number of reports, including updates on the GO Regional Express Rail program, and a GO service update on the recent schedule changes. The Board also provided approval on two key Metrolinx documents, the 2015-2020 Sustainability Strategy, and the 2016-2017 Business Plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ_Rpl1JQEQ RER Update Chief … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Sept 2016
News Roundup
The Crosstown team outdid themselves in August. Among other milestones, they completed tunneling the 10-km underground portion of the 19-km LRT project. We want to extend our thanks to the tunnel boring machines (Dennis, Lea, Don, and Humber) for their perseverance through some hard situations. Above ground, construction is already underway on several stations. In … Continue reading News Roundup
