Oct. 1, 2017

Proposed GO stations performed poorly in analysis

Two proposed GO stations approved by Metrolinx, one in Vaughan and one in Scarborough, performed poorly in an analysis of potential new stops obtained by the Star. The internal report recommended the stops "should not be considered further during the next 10 years"
(Rene Johnston / Toronto Star file photo)

Oct. 1, 2017

Secret Metrolinx report raises questions about approval of new GO stations

Two new stations — one in Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca’s riding, the other championed by Toronto Mayor John Tory — were approved despite an internal report advising both stops should not be built, the Star has learned


By Ben Spurr - Transportation Reporter
Sun., June 18, 2017

May. 3, 2017

Poor planning?

A UPX train on the Weston platform - UP fares were reduced in an effort to attract more riders - Bernard Weil / Toronto Star file photo

May. 3, 2017

Former planner says transit batting average for GO, province way better than for city hall: James

“Take all capital investment decisions for transit away from municipal bodies” and boards of “political friends” and leave them to deputy ministers and good staff, advises ex planner


By Royson James - Toronto Politics Columnist
Sun., April 30, 2017

Dec. 6, 2016

Shame on the toll critics – Tory needs all the support he can get