Toronto’s Public Transit Is Running on Borrowed Time
Toronto’s public transit is falling behind. Outdated systems, unreliable service, and political resets threaten the city’s future. Ontario Connected explores how to fix it before it’s too late.
The Trains and the Technology
Episode 6 steps aboard the trains of Ontario Connected. More than speed, these electric high-speed trains symbolise a province ready for the future. This chapter shows how technology will cut travel times, reduce emissions, and integrate seamlessly with local transit — making Ontario globally competitive again.
What Europe Taught Me About Cars, Transit, and How We Live
Car payments, fuel, insurance, repairs—Ontario families spend $10k+ yearly on cars. Europe showed me how transit reshapes both car culture and finances.
Future-Proofing Ontario Transit: An Operator’s Vision
From the cab, I see the cracks before they widen. Ontario must build redundancy, speed, and resilience now — not patch problems later.
Back to the Office by 2026: Why Ontario Needs a Bold Transit Vision
The Ontario government’s plan to bring civil servants back to the office by 2026 will add thousands of commuters to already overcrowded highways and subways.
High-Speed Underground Transit: The Backbone of a Connected Ontario
Ontario is a province on the move — but too often, that movement happens in traffic jams, overcrowded trains, or [...]
Highways vs Subways: Why Ontario’s 401 Tunnels Are a Mistake
Ontario is once again at a crossroads in how it responds to gridlock. Premier Doug Ford’s government has floated the [...]
Lessons from Moscow: Why Ontario Must Build Deeper to Secure its Transit Future
Introduction: Ontario’s Challenge, Russia’s Example Ontario faces growing congestion, housing shortages, and aging infrastructure. Toronto’s subways sit on 1950s foundations, [...]
Why Ontario Needs to Dig Deeper
Ontario’s infrastructure is straining under rapid growth, with overcrowded subways, jammed highways, and housing stretched to the limit. The solution lies below our feet.
