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5 Advantages of Travelling Long Distance with Sustainable Transportation 
Alternative Transportation | Public Transit

5 Advantages of Travelling Long Distance with Sustainable Transportation 

November 5, 2024December 17, 2024

Choosing sustainable transportation not only helps protect the environment but also enhances your overall travel experience.

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10 Tips for Taking Public Transit with Kids
Alternative Transportation | Public Transit | User Guide

10 Tips for Taking Public Transit with Kids

October 1, 2024December 17, 2024

Toyosi Olayanju shares her experiences navigating public transit in the GTHA as a mother of two, offering practical tips for traveling with children.

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A Beginner’s Guide to the TTC: Navigating Toronto’s Transit System
Alternative Transportation | Public Transit | User Guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the TTC: Navigating Toronto’s Transit System

August 30, 2024May 13, 2025

This guide will break down TTC transit basics, from subway lines and stations to the difference between streetcars, buses, and shuttles.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Public Transit: Vaughan Ontario
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A Beginner’s Guide to Public Transit: Vaughan Ontario

August 11, 2024October 14, 2025

The city of Vaughan offers a variety of public transit options, including YRT routes, TTC subway, GO Transit, Züm service, and an active transportation network.

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Addressing Transit Safety in a Post-Pandemic World
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Addressing Transit Safety in a Post-Pandemic World

October 21, 2021December 13, 2024

COVID-19 has shed light on our notions of safety, and those who have been avoiding transit during the pandemic may be hesitant to return if they continue to feel that transit is unsafe.

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How to Improve Access to Greenspace With Sustainable Transportation
Accessibility | Alternative Transportation | Cycling | Public Transit | Walking

How to Improve Access to Greenspace With Sustainable Transportation

August 20, 2021December 13, 2024

With an increasing number of people living in dense urban centres, ensuring sustainable and equitable connections to nature is essential.

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The Impact of Transport Poverty on Transportation Accessibility
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The Impact of Transport Poverty on Transportation Accessibility

May 31, 2021December 13, 2024

How economic and physical constraints affect transportation choices.

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How to Make Sustainable Transportation More Financially Accessible
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How to Make Sustainable Transportation More Financially Accessible

May 13, 2021December 13, 2024

Making sustainable transportation experience seamless and cheaper than driving alone.

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Creating Accessible Journeys: Interview with Velanie George, DesignABLE Environments Inc.
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Creating Accessible Journeys: Interview with Velanie George, DesignABLE Environments Inc.

March 31, 2021April 8, 2024

An interview exploring the importance of accessibility and how it relates to city infrastructure.

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The Importance of Transportation in Meeting GHG Emission Targets
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The Importance of Transportation in Meeting GHG Emission Targets

February 17, 2021December 13, 2024

Transportation is one of Canada’s largest producers of GHG emissions, but in tackling these emissions Canada and its municipalities can take big steps in achieving their GHG and climate change goals.

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