This week, the London Transit Commission asked the city for a boost to its annual budget. This is a needed investment, with nearly two thirds of the increase going directly to expanding service for transit riders. I know there are some who will question any increase in city spending, and especially spending on transit, given some […]
If you haven’t checked your mailbox since Friday, make sure you do so before the weekend finishes. You will find a pamphlet outlining some open houses coming up over the next week to learn more about the options being considered for London’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Back of the brochure delivered to households this […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parking When August ended, so did your right to park overnight on city streets for another year. That’s a pain, especially for those who hosted overnight guests during Thanksgiving weekend. It doesn’t have to be that way, says one […]
The experience of our city is a collection of places: where we live, where we work, where we play, and where we learn. Each one demands an important part of our time. Getting between these places takes time, too, and that time can often be frustrating. We need to increase safe and efficient options to […]
In a couple of months, a significant change to the way Londoners get around the city will arrive. While the first choice for people to move from point A to point B should be “active” transportation (walking, cycling, etc.), followed closely by public transit (the city bus in London’s case), most elect to hop into […]