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Gas prices rise everywhere as new solutions emerge to driving and gasoline use

As the world is experiencing at the moment, gas prices everywhere are rising. It's now not a myth, but a fact.As some cities across the world cope with the rising number of cars on the road, Canada is one of...

created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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World's best bus stops

Ever sat at a dreary old bus stop and thought, "I bet I could build a better one of these things?" A cappuccino bar, a washroom, maybe some high-speed internet access, a lemonade stand...Well back in reality,...

created by Rob Peters | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
5950 views | 3 recommendations | 18 comments

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Vancouver to spend $8.5M on streetcar route

Looks like the old streetcar line to Granville Island will be brought back to life in time for the Olympics. At 1.8 km, it's a distance you could probably walk, really, but if additional segments are...

created by Rob Peters | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Seattle's South Lake Union Trolley hits snag.

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Seattle's South Lake Union Trolley hits snag.

(Video Story):Today the Seattle Lake Union Trolly made its inaugural run, but not without hitting a snag. Well it was a ball bearing. The operators stopped the train, and soon removed the ball bearing from the...

created by kaywood | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Dadnab Extends Transit Texting Service to Portland

Rail and bus riders in the Portland metropolitan area can now use text messaging to plan their trips. Transportation startup Dadnab (www.dadnab.com) has extended its trip planning service to Portland, making it the first and only such text messaging service available in...

created by rcauvin | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Every Single Toronto Transit Rider Will be Photographed

That's the plan for the GTA's subway system, streetcars and busses as the TTC installs 12,000 cameras to take constant images of riders. At a cost of $18 million on an already overburdened transit system, do we...

created by Rob Walker | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Toronto Brains Served Chilled

The fourth annual Zombie walk was very much alive in Toronto this past Sunday. Even the naked news showed up to cover the scoop. I like the idea brought forth in this article which speaks to the Zombie...