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Category Archives: Transportation
10^12: A check on the earth-carrying capacity for man
10^12: A check on the earth-carrying capacity for man
Abstract—Much has been said about the carrying capacity of the earth and with most contradictory results, as the arguments have too often been used in the service of prejudices.
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Bring back garbage’s glory days
(Jul. 24, 2009) One month into Toronto’s municipal strike marked by growing mounds of garbage, a majority of Torontonians — supported by some councillors — want the city to fire the striking garbage collectors and contract out garbage collection. Private contractors are unlikely to strike, they reason, and would also cost a lot less. Continue reading
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Bring back garbage’s glory days
(July 24, 2009) One month into Toronto’s municipal strike marked by growing mounds of garbage, a majority of Torontonians — supported by some councillors — want the city to fire the striking garbage collectors and contract out garbage collection. Continue reading
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Finding a better way to examine emissions
(Jun. 16, 2009) Taking the train to work is better for the environment than driving an SUV—right? Well, that depends. Continue reading
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Lawrence Solomon on TVO’s The Agenda discussing high-speed rail
(June 4, 2009) Lawmakers in both Canada and the U.S. continue to push high-speed rail initiatives. Energy Probe’s Lawrence Solomon participated in TVO’s program debating the merits and drawbacks of high-speed rail. Continue reading
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The History of Toronto’s Unfinished Expressway System
(April 5, 2009) Toronto is served by a system of both Provincial Freeways and Municipal Expressways. Provincial Freeways are owned and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation including the Queen Elizabeth Way and Highways 400, 401, 403, 404, 409, 410 and 427. Highway 407 was sold to a private company and is operated as an express toll route. Continue reading
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Stimulating sprawl
(April 4, 2009) Governments throughout the continent are shovelling money as fast as they can, largely into low- or no-value infrastructure projects. Continue reading
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Good tolls, bad tolls
(November 28, 2008) There are many reasons for road tolls, Metrolinx isn’t one of them. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Public Transit, Toll Roads
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Ontario’s car pool embargo
(November 22, 2008) With governmental blessings, you can car pool from home to work, but only under certain conditions. Continue reading
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Time for a vision of Ontario’s economy
(September 29, 2008) TD Bank Financial Group Continue reading
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