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a stretch to use a capitalized a LOT when they are all pretty small (east of Victoria st). Everything could fill into a small 10 story building I assume.

I am not suggesting no planning at all. But we seem to have excessive planning and all sorts of consultations which make any project to last forever to happen. If I am not mistaken, it cost $950K for the EA of the Jarvis bike lane, compared with only $86k to install it, then another $275k to...

^ It is all nice and diplomatic words, but in sum, let's not do things. Let's have more meetings, more multi-million dollar studies, probes, investigations, EAs, involving more NIMBYs (aka "communities"), produce more reports on "shadowing" and congestion issues before actually building a damn...

that would be HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, whatever that is.

on what ground do you claim it is not sustainable? What is sustainable, our vast and constantly expanding car dependent suburbs where there is basically nothing available within walking distance and people need to drive 15 minutes to buy a bag of milk?

Good to know there is some office demand on Queen/Jarivs

Yes, it is different. Assuming no one travels to north of Bloor, there wouldn't be a need for the subway to go north of Bloor in the first place (therefore maintenance cost associate with tracks, stations and labour), don't you get it? It is funny to hear someone say "the cost of traveling 3...

how is Union station's capacity have anything to do with how many people live at 1 Yonge st? Most of Union's riders are from the Go train/bus. I doubt 1 Yonge residents will exert any significant strain on the subway during rush hours. People living in Brampton or Vaughan have more do with with...

^ yet you still think one should pay the same amount for traveling between Queen and Wellesley, which is 1.5km as between Queen/Yonge and Finch/Kennedy, which is 23.5km? If by central you mean 416, that zone is way to large to even have a purpose.

whoever thinks so must be ... Canadians. Chicago is a great city to live in. I don't know why some claim it is not as vibrant as Toronto. its downtown streets are usually packed with pedestrians. Its transit is more convenient, and waterfront much more accessible. It has great schools and...

Agree. Developers made small units because it is small units people will buy. I don't understand the obsession with "family sized" units. What's a family sized condo in Toronto standard? I am sure with a median income of $60K a family sized two bedroom condo (with double sink, large open concept...

Of course Brampton needs to grow, but as its own city, with jobs and amenities, not as a Toronto suburb. Toronto is 630km sq big. That's fairly large. If it is still not big enough for you, apparently it is your choice and don't complain it is difficult to travel from Brampton. Lowering fares...

I agree Nfitz. Seems harder than thought, due to our integrated system! Despite it, I think it will be the trend going forward, especially with the subway extension. It makes perfect sense. We can't gouge short trip passengers any more. Build more subway fare gates. Actually get rid of the...

considering you are going to another city 45 kms away via frequent transit, $10 is not too bad. Plus, I assume this trips only happens occasionally, since if you need to get to downtown everyday, you are not supposed to live 45km away.

it is difficult but not impossible. Passengers can be required to tap twice. I am sure a GPS system can accurately tell how long this person travelled. SHouldn't be too expensive as each cellphone nowadays has a GPS. If a passenger doesn't tap before getting off, the maximum amount will be...

$4, that's about the right price for a salad. Sometimes I am surprised that people don't mind all the hassle to get into a nice restaurant but ending up paying $12+ tip for some generic green vegetable, cheap chicken and tiny bit of nuts they can buy from a grocery store for less than $2.

hardly dense enough considering the location. I am shocked by how low most of the existing buildings are. Yes there are some mid/high rises but in general too few people live there. More housing should be provided for those who currently live 20km away from but work in downtown. Toronto simply...

As small as they, we'd better get used to compact living. 300 something sf condos are actually quite normal in expensive cities like New York, Paris or London. We are not such elite cities of course but what's true is that 300-400sf studios aren't a crazy idea and they WILL sell and last...

Being close to subways and Eaton center doesn't make an area not derelict. All the mentioned criteria applies to Queen/Sherbourne or Dundas/Sherbourne too, but those are nevertheless largely derelict and attract much development attention.

I am very glad that she is considering charging by distance. I think it is the only fair way to go. http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/transportation/article/1321190--ttc-by-the-kilometre-distance-based-fares-could-help-pay-for-expanded-transit