Beware of politicians drawing lines on maps. Always.

John Tory’s SmartTrack, imagined as 13 new stations along GO tracks open for business in 2021, has now shrunk *again* to just 3 stations, maybe open by 2029.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/smarttrack-regional-transit-plan-in-danger-of-shrinking-again/article_5e482a96-b894-11ef-9bcf-5b40ff2c69f8.html

#TOPoli #Metrolinx #SmartTrack #Transit #PublicTransit

Sharing good news as a tonic: The State of Washington rejected an initiative that would have repealed the carbon auction cap-and-trade system. It has produced revenues for greatly increased investments in transit, active transportation, home energy improvements, and other climate-friendly work (including programs I oversee so yes I'm relieved).

#WAState #WashingtonState #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate #BikeTooter #cycling #walking #transit