Effective transit and transportation solutions can spur economic productivity, protect the environment and improve quality of life.
Tag: sustainable transportation
Great public transit makes for a great city
Most cities in Canada and the U.S. are lacking in infrastructure to move millions of people safely and affordably. With some notable exceptions, such as Vancouver and Calgary, no successful rapid transit infrastructure projects have been built in Canadian cities for decades.
Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study
A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region.
MOVE Expo casting call: Would you live in a car for a month?
Evergreen, a national charity, is looking for a candidate to spend a full month in a car to promote this summer’s MOVE Expo in Toronto.
Scotiabank offers Canadians new loans to purchase green vehicles
Scotiabank today announced its new EcoLiving Auto Loan program for Canadians who are considering the purchase of eco-friendly cars. The program provides highly competitive loan pricing on a wide array of 2011 and 2012 hybrid, electric and clean diesel vehicles.
Vancouver bike lanes a part of global climate day of action
This Saturday, September 24, simultaneous events in more than 170 countries will draw attention to the role of transportation solutions in addressing global climate change.
Fund new subway line, Ottawa told
Toronto and York Region leaders are urging Ottawa to help fund the extension of the Spadina subway line after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty hinted the federal government was wavering on the issue.
