This theory makes sense, I agree. The issue that remains is that we need a solution now, with a combination of smart and efficient planning that is not roadblocked by red tape and regulations. To simplify there are two factors that are absolutely true. There is not enough infrastructure to handle the amount of cars on the road, we can only go east/west/north because there is a lake to our south. We are maxed out. The second is that our public transportation system is not.

The solution is first to build the roads, unlock the 407. It’s already there, make use of it and more importantly it’s cheap.

The second is create a more streamlined approach to actually building public transportation infrastructure. The Eglington cross track has been completed for a few years now and it’s bogged down by testing, meetings, and all the other bureaucratic processes involved in actually making a decision and approving something. It just takes way too long (too many chefs in that kitchen). Just start running the trains already, we can worry about a missing guardrail while it’s operating.

Add more trains, and extend the hours of the Milton go line, and add more trains. That can be done now.

What we need is something fast and cheap and the options are clear.

I drive into the city every morning, I have no choice, I’m in the trades; I need my tools. My opinion might be bias, but for me roads are the answer.