Tag: metrolinx
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Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Needs You: Public Meetings Dec.11 & 12, 2012
This video presents “Transforming Transit”: “Getting to and from work shouldn’t be the toughest part of your day” See how Metrolinx is transforming transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area in Ontario, Canada This is an update to my previous blogs: ‘Eglinton Connects’ Needs You: Free Public Talk on “Designing the Future of Eglinton”…
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‘Eglinton Connects’ Needs You: Free Public Talk on “Designing the Future of Eglinton” Nov.28, 2012
This video presents “Designing Stations for Neighbourhoods”: Station design is one of the most exciting — and most critical — components of The Crosstown construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada There are a number of major considerations for station design, including: accessibility for people with disabilities, development potential, integration with surrounding communities, and minimizing construction impacts…
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Toronto’s Tunnel Boring Machines Naming Contest: Opens Until Nov.8, 2012
This video presents “Tunnelling for The Crosstown”: Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is moving ahead on the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) project, part of the province’s 8.4 billion dollar investment in transit expansion for Toronto in Ontario, Canada Construction will begin by digging tunnels that will be constructed by large tunnel…
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TTC 2012: More Popular Routes’ Services-Starts May 6; No Subway Service Between Warden & Kennedy-May 12-13; LRT Update
This video presents Transit City Light Rail Transit (LRT), a plan of both Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the City of Toronto to expand rapid transit services into neighbourhoods across Toronto in Ontario, Canada: LRT Plan for Toronto This is an update to my previous blogs: Transportation Minister Announces Sheppard East LRT is Voted by…
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You’re Invited: Public Meeting on Toronto’s Wayfinding System March 28, 5 – 8 PM
This video introduces the world’s first Touchless Wayfinding System: “D-Sign worked closely with the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Canada, to create a pilot system that would enable users to find their way to nearby locations in the airport. The system incorporated a multi-tiered menu structure, enabling users to select from categories such as Food and…
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Transportation Minister Announces Sheppard East LRT is Voted by a Majority of Toronto City Council
This is an update to my previous post Expert Advisory Panel’s Reasons to Recommend Sheppard Avenue East Light Rail Transit (LRT). “Do you support or reject the Expert Advisory Panel’s recommendations?” was a question stated in the previous blog. Toronto City Council in Ontario, Canada, considered the report and its recommendations during a special meeting…