James: No way to avoid paying — somehow — for transit
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July 14, 2010
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Toronto Star By ROYSON JAMES
Pearson used to be a dump. The idea of a cultural renaissance in Toronto once seemed like a cruel joke, a pipe dream imposed on the public by crazed cultural activists. Waterfront revitalization? C’mon. Prospects for that seemed as improbable as winning an Olympic bid.
Big Things do happen in these parts. Slowly, yes. But with perseverance and a coalition of grassroots and opinion makers, we inch along.
So, be bold and think big when it comes to transit, probably the region’s toughest and most expensive nut to crack. That’s the message from planner Joe Berridge delivered to about 100 transportation advocates convened by the Toronto City Summit Alliance yesterday.