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I should have added that the City favours left-turn signals "when signals are upgraded or when new signals are added, provided that there are proven benefits."...

I noticed that major intersections in Vaughan have better signalization than those in Toronto. Specifically, dedicated signals for left turns. Toronto lights rarely have left turn signals. Cars are forced to go through red lights at the end of the cycle, otherwise they will never be able to make...

apologies if this has been discussed before, but I'm wondering how unique Toronto is with it's general lack of medians separating traffic on busy arterials. There are some well-known exceptions, like University, and Yonge between Sheppard and Finch. But otherwise they don't feature on our roads...

I'm not sure I agree this would be any more embarrassing than the current situation. Would also be interested to better understand how you think it would backfire

apologies if this has been asked before, but is there a reason that Metrolinx isn't pursuing a phased delivery? this way they can say they've delivered part of the line at least while they sort out major issues (e.g. Eglinton)

It signs like this (https://goo.gl/maps/hHomtfw7P5C1RijU9) that are terrible. This is on 400 South approaching 401. It should say under East (Scarborough / Kingston) and under West (Mississauga / London).

Does anyone know why the highway signage standards in Ontario are relatively poor? This is a bit of a pet peeve of mine and apologies if it's been discussed already. For example, highway signs will often not refer to destinations. They might say "401 West" without making reference to London...

That’s what I’ve seen in other cities, the lights are shut off or put to flashing reds. In the absence of being able to do that, I would expect that the cop would just ensure that drivers are obeying the lights and not blocking the intersection. Otherwise it’s just seems too dangerous to have...

I work near Simcoe and Wellington. It's a crazy intersection and lately a cop is there most evenings directing traffic to make things safer. The cop will often "overrule" what the traffic signals show. For example, he waves cars through even if the light is red. Pedestrians can then easily walk...

only thing I can think of is that it is related to the construction across the street NE corner of Front/Simcoe. There is another wooden pole further south on that block which is equally ugly but at least at the side of the sidewalk, not in the middle

Gotta love the wood utility pole that was planted smack in the middle of the sidewalk on the west side of Simcoe just south of Wellington. How does this happen?? Not only is it ugly and ruins the streetscape, why is it not on the side of the sidewalk

Not mandatory. Detroit, Cleveland & Minneapolis don't have domes. Pretty similar climates, if not colder in the case of Minneapolis. Just means starting the first couple of weeks of the season on the road. From an investment perspective it could be worth it to build the retractable roof though.

No person is saying they deserve a new stadium and no one is saying the stadium is a dump. But the team president already said they have to do something about the stadium. It’s dated. Expectations for fan experience have changed since it was built. Rogers is a public company and of course will...

It only took 2.5 years to build the Braves new stadium in Atlanta. Rogers must realize they have to do something with the stadium. The team could be mediocre the next few years and attendance is already bad this year. The trend is to develop mixed-use sites with the stadium/arena. CPPIB bought...

Downsview is serviced by subway, GO, highway 401 and the Allen. Building a stadium could also spur extending the Sheppard line west to Sheppard West station. Portlands is served by nothing for the foreseeable future.

what do you mean? the signals were prioritizing buses?

What's with the trees in those giant bags they are transported in sitting on King just west of Simcoe? I thought it was a temporary thing until they are planted in the ground or in a proper planter. But they've been there now a few weeks and it seems like an installation as part of the pilot for...

The installations between Simcoe and John look pretty shabby. During the day I very rarely see anyone sitting on the yellow lego milk crate thing. Maybe people don't want to sit on plywood...And for the pool noodle installation, a lot of the noodles have been ripped out. I get these are...

Are you sure his wife is on the board? I don't think this is the case

This epitomizes why Toronto has so many growing pains issues and our transit system is such a mess