Think of the effect George Bush and throngs of misinformed, rhetoric-driven voters had on the U.S. economy, and then read this:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontomayoralrace/article/858032--scrap-streetcars-for-subways-ford-says
Here are some facts about Transit City:
FACT: LRT and street cars are not the same thing.
FACT: 1/3 of the proposed Eglinton LRT will run underground.*
(i.e. between Laird Ave. and Keele St.)
FACT: Transit City vs. Ford's "plan"
In case it's not obvious, I deeply resent having to take time away from other important work to try and protect Toronto's future against this buffoon. Thank goodness our city's governance structure has some ability to temper Ford's rhetoric with reason, and keep him in check.
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/915410--ford-transit-city-hybrid-plan-in-the-works?bn=1
When my thesis is done, I will be doing some serious advocacy, including more canvassing. Hopefully it won't be too late by then to save the Jane LRT as well.
*Sources: City of Toronto, 2010; Google Maps
