Jamie
@transitthinker.bsky.social
Transit enthusiast | Map maker | Young person | Transit Youtuber | Hopeful for the future of cities & transit | Views are my own | he/him
Metro Vancouver is building tons of new transit. 2 Skytrain extensions and 3 BRT routes should all be open by 2030, check out the progress of the expansion in my latest video! youtu.be/4bdkZ6XTqsU
Vancouver's 85+km Rapid Transit Expansion
YouTube video by Transitthinker
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October 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Metro Vancouver is building tons of new transit. 2 Skytrain extensions and 3 BRT routes should all be open by 2030, check out the progress of the expansion in my latest video! youtu.be/4bdkZ6XTqsU
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Jamie from @transitthinker.bsky.social explores the future of transit systems across Canada, from construction to plans and proposals. Check out the progress of Toronto’s new automated metro the Ontario Line in this new partner video!
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Canada's BIGGEST Transit Project Moves Forward (w/ @transitthinker )
YouTube video by RMTransit
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September 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Jamie from @transitthinker.bsky.social explores the future of transit systems across Canada, from construction to plans and proposals. Check out the progress of Toronto’s new automated metro the Ontario Line in this new partner video!
youtu.be/CYjfGANS8N4
youtu.be/CYjfGANS8N4
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July 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Predictable and preventable problem. The city should act immediately to fix the streetcar network
I knew street car bunching was an issue in Toronto, but seven (7) trains back-to-back on Richmond St. is crazy! Might as well just replace the lane with a super long moving walkway like in airports. 🥲
July 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Predictable and preventable problem. The city should act immediately to fix the streetcar network
Not every house is nice, not every condo is nice. Build homes that people actually want to live in!
I hate when people talk about “dog crate condos” or “shoebox condos” as if small places can’t be good homes for individuals, couples, and many small families.
We can talk about also enabling larger family-sized units without snobbishly denigrating people’s homes for not being big enough.
We can talk about also enabling larger family-sized units without snobbishly denigrating people’s homes for not being big enough.
Exactly. That is why commentators need to stop whining about "dog crates condos" (Ron Butler) or "shoeboxes condos." A housing market needs to provide housing for every station of one's life, especially after graduation.
July 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Not every house is nice, not every condo is nice. Build homes that people actually want to live in!
Check out the progress of the Ontario Line's downtown stations and tunnels in my latest video! youtu.be/1_C4znKlT4k
July 2025 Ontario Line Downtown Progress Update
YouTube video by Transitthinker
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July 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Check out the progress of the Ontario Line's downtown stations and tunnels in my latest video! youtu.be/1_C4znKlT4k
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That’s so cool! Montreal’s bike share system is rolling out trailers that work on BIXIs as well as personal bikes.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
July 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
That’s so cool! Montreal’s bike share system is rolling out trailers that work on BIXIs as well as personal bikes.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
Once again regretting taking the TTC instead of cycling to work. Transit should not be 30 min slower and significantly less enjoyable than a bike
July 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Once again regretting taking the TTC instead of cycling to work. Transit should not be 30 min slower and significantly less enjoyable than a bike
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transportation services, under pressure of some councillors and their tendencies, just released their recommendation to cut half of the transit priority lanes planned for bathurst and dufferin.
dedicated lanes between bloor & eglinton on both streets are wiped from the plan, kneecapping the project
dedicated lanes between bloor & eglinton on both streets are wiped from the plan, kneecapping the project
July 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
transportation services, under pressure of some councillors and their tendencies, just released their recommendation to cut half of the transit priority lanes planned for bathurst and dufferin.
dedicated lanes between bloor & eglinton on both streets are wiped from the plan, kneecapping the project
dedicated lanes between bloor & eglinton on both streets are wiped from the plan, kneecapping the project
Urban Toronto is SO great. Super useful for research about city history
July 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Urban Toronto is SO great. Super useful for research about city history
Remove transit priority: quick and easy
Install transit priority: years of consultation
Install transit priority: years of consultation
Transit Riders, vulnerable road users, welcome to more cars on King Street. Hope you like our gift. You’re Welcome!
“We’re just trying to make the best of bad situation,” Infrastructure and Environment Committee Chair Paula Fletcher
Cc: @ttcriders.bsky.social #BikeTO youtu.be/1n7eIJfL38s?...
“We’re just trying to make the best of bad situation,” Infrastructure and Environment Committee Chair Paula Fletcher
Cc: @ttcriders.bsky.social #BikeTO youtu.be/1n7eIJfL38s?...
Cars are now allowed on part of King Street. Will it help ease congestion?
YouTube video by CBC News Toronto
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June 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Remove transit priority: quick and easy
Install transit priority: years of consultation
Install transit priority: years of consultation
Cool, but infrastructure can eliminate the risk altogether toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/24/t...
How the TTC is reminding you to not pass open streetcar doors
The TTC is launching a six-week campaign to improve safety for transit riders when they board and exit a streetcar.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Cool, but infrastructure can eliminate the risk altogether toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/24/t...
I would be sympathetic if this wasn't a daily experience in Toronto
Great I just waited 15 min for a bus which outside the station for 15 min and then left without letting anyone on
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I would be sympathetic if this wasn't a daily experience in Toronto
Great I just waited 15 min for a bus which outside the station for 15 min and then left without letting anyone on
June 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Great I just waited 15 min for a bus which outside the station for 15 min and then left without letting anyone on
The TTC wasn't like this 6 years ago, it can be great again
June 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The TTC wasn't like this 6 years ago, it can be great again
Why has the cost of PED's soared $3 billion in just a few years? Half height doors must be significantly cheaper! toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/16/t...
Cost to install full TTC subway platform-edge safety doors could hit $4.1B, report says
A report going to the TTC board on June 23 says installing the platform-edge safety door system would cost $44 to 55 million per station.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Why has the cost of PED's soared $3 billion in just a few years? Half height doors must be significantly cheaper! toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/16/t...
Every other day on the 512
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Every other day on the 512
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It's a depressing time in Toronto - a city that once had the continent's most ambitious city-building initiative.
This transformation had 3 KEY PILLARS:
1. RapidTO
2. GO Expansion
3. Ontario Line
Two pillars have been watered down beyond recognition - DEVASTATING for the region. Here's why: 1/🧵
This transformation had 3 KEY PILLARS:
1. RapidTO
2. GO Expansion
3. Ontario Line
Two pillars have been watered down beyond recognition - DEVASTATING for the region. Here's why: 1/🧵
June 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It's a depressing time in Toronto - a city that once had the continent's most ambitious city-building initiative.
This transformation had 3 KEY PILLARS:
1. RapidTO
2. GO Expansion
3. Ontario Line
Two pillars have been watered down beyond recognition - DEVASTATING for the region. Here's why: 1/🧵
This transformation had 3 KEY PILLARS:
1. RapidTO
2. GO Expansion
3. Ontario Line
Two pillars have been watered down beyond recognition - DEVASTATING for the region. Here's why: 1/🧵
#4 is a good reminder. 5 years from now, GO would have been European level. There is so much to be improved!
1) there is a rising tide
2) the lack of a specific plan about how many trains and what type of trains are going to go to different places is fatal
3) metrolinx needs to unite its staff around frequent all day transit
4) We should not be arrogant, our system is not good yet
2) the lack of a specific plan about how many trains and what type of trains are going to go to different places is fatal
3) metrolinx needs to unite its staff around frequent all day transit
4) We should not be arrogant, our system is not good yet
June 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#4 is a good reminder. 5 years from now, GO would have been European level. There is so much to be improved!
The TTC is (and has) done a very poor job retaining choice riders over the last few years
June 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The TTC is (and has) done a very poor job retaining choice riders over the last few years
BikeshareTO's ebikes to the rescue again!
Would be nice if the TTC warned riders that the subway is down before they pay a non-refundable fare
June 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
BikeshareTO's ebikes to the rescue again!
Would be nice if the TTC warned riders that the subway is down before they pay a non-refundable fare
June 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Would be nice if the TTC warned riders that the subway is down before they pay a non-refundable fare
Ultra convenient parking should never prevent safer streets
Notable back-and-forth between @lanrickbennett.bsky.social and Councillor Paula Fletcher here. Lanrick makes good argument for protected bike lanes on Jones Ave, as previously approved by council. Fletcher says that plan takes away too many parking spaces. beachmetro.com/2025/06/05/i...
In My Opinion: Need for protected cycle tracks on Jones Avenue must be made clear to local councillor – Beach Metro Community News
The Jones Avenue bike lane looking north between Queen Street East and Dundas Street East is seen in this photo. Photo by Alan Shackleton. By LANRICK
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June 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Ultra convenient parking should never prevent safer streets
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I think you could make a strong case that BikeShareTO is the biggest public service success of Toronto in the 21st century?
Yesterday there were approximately 31,408 Toronto Bikeshare bikeshare trips
Most used station: Centre Island Ferry Dock (422 trips)
Least used station: Scarborough Village Park and 62 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 893
#bikeTO
Most used station: Centre Island Ferry Dock (422 trips)
Least used station: Scarborough Village Park and 62 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 893
#bikeTO
June 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I think you could make a strong case that BikeShareTO is the biggest public service success of Toronto in the 21st century?
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Eglinton LRT on track to open as soon as September, Doug Ford says:
Plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final testing “in the next couple of weeks.”
Plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final testing “in the next couple of weeks.”
Eglinton LRT on track to open as soon as September, Doug Ford says
Premier Doug Ford says that he expects that the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT could be open as soon as September, with plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final testing “in the next coupl...
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June 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Eglinton LRT on track to open as soon as September, Doug Ford says:
Plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final testing “in the next couple of weeks.”
Plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final testing “in the next couple of weeks.”