Howard Moscoe (Chair of the Toronto Transit Comission) is proposing that condominium developers in Toronto provide free transit passes to residents of condos erected near subway lines in order to both generate revenue, and encourage use of public transit. The move would also see a rate hike for those buying on-the-spot passes. While this seems like an interesting proposal it is wrought with potential potholes. If it can be refined and developed in earnest then we might see it fulfill some potential. Could this be the first step towards free public transit for all; paid for as a common good of the state?This could also further consolidate interests of public transit with those of urban development. This motion was approved yesterday by the TTC in order for them and the Toronto planning department to study it in detail.
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