by Manny | Jul 1, 2023 | Canada, Thoughts, Transit
The Impact of Transit Developments: Eglinton Crosstown and the Ontario Line As I stand here, reminiscing about my childhood in Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia mixed with anticipation. The upcoming transit...
by Manny | Jun 21, 2023 | Canada, Traffic, Transit
So today was a day filled with frustration and sadness. Late last night, a terrible accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of two truck drivers. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones during this difficult time. This unfortunate event has not only...
by Manny | Feb 27, 2021 | Transit
I’m probably going to ramble a bit in this post. When I watch railfans in Japan, it never fails to amaze me. I adore their public transportation system. I’m amazed at how they keep it easy by using trains of various designs to transport people through cities and...
by Manny | Jan 17, 2021 | Canada, Transit
So gentrification is the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in; maybe by changing the housing, and the types of businesses in an area. So why do I talk about gentrification? I grew up in the Don Mills area,...
by Manny | Oct 14, 2018 | Transit
I will limit this to one paragraph or more because there is not much more I can say that has not already been said. We must do better! The traffic on Highway 7, between Warden and McCowan, is just dreadful. For a city like Markham, it’s unacceptable to already see... by Manny | Sep 3, 2017 | Transit
I normally don’t drive downtown for a reason. Today I realized that driving downtown is absolute madness around The Rogers Centre and area (getting worse). I love the Condos, but traffic today was maddening. We need more transit to relieve the pressure. (at Lower...
