Podcasts about Metrolinx

Greg Brady & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario discuss: 1 - Is Billy Bishop expansion really dead? PM Carney's comments muddy the waters 2 - Ford government to review Metrolinx, LCBO and other agencies amid hotel expenses scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario discuss: 1 - Is Billy Bishop expansion really dead? PM Carney's comments muddy the waters 2 - Ford government to review Metrolinx, LCBO and other agencies amid hotel expenses scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Richards speaks with immigration lawyer Joel Sandaluk about reports that organized crime groups may be exploiting Canada's student visa system, and what safeguards may be needed. Then, listeners weigh in on workplace monitoring software and whether they'd be comfortable with their employer tracking screen time and online activity. Later, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles discusses the province's review of major agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what it means for accountability and public services. The hour wraps up with a fun hypothetical: How many inches of your height would you give up for a big cash payout?

Deb Hutton opens the hour with listener calls on the rise in e-scooter injuries among children, asking whether the issue is dangerous devices, ineffective regulations, or a lack of parental supervision. Then, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses the province's review of major public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what the government hopes to achieve. Later, Rui Rodrigues of the Retail Council of Canada examines the ongoing fight against retail theft following hundreds of arrests in Toronto and the broader impact of organized shoplifting on businesses and consumers. The hour wraps up with Siobhan Morris, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for CTV News Toronto, breaking down the political implications of newly called by-elections in three Ontario ridings. ***Note: Due to a technical issue the sound quality for this podcast is below what we usually deliver, our sincere apologies, the second hour sounds as it should. Thank you.

New numbers show Metrolinx and TTC saw significantly increased ridership during Toronto World Cup matches; it's been 16 months since California wines and other American-made booze was boxed up at the LCBO; and, an exclusive survey found over one third of Canadians feel governments are doing a poor job protecting consumers from fraudulent companies.

An elderly hospital patient says she was pushed out of a hospital before she had fully recovered and left alone at a motel; residents near the Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station are calling for action from Metrolinx - saying the sound of trains is becoming unbearable; having a payment schedule and checking references can help protect homeowners from renovations that go wrong.

Mark has some thoughts. How to read the most recent polls about Doug Ford. GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University John Wright - NEWSTALK 1010 pollster + CEO of Canada Pulse Insights Stuart Green - TTC Spokesperson Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx

To what extent is leadership success contingent on specific industry expertise? Marcia Medrano began her career in buildings, not transit. Yet, her experience developing and guiding teams, budgets, and procurement projects is proof that people management is not bound by sector—as long as you're willing to make the most of the experts around you.In this episode of Master Builder, Riccardo and Shormila sit down with the Executive Vice President of Capital Projects at Metrolinx to explore what it takes to rise to leadership without pretending you're an expert in everything. Marcia traces her path from architecture and vertical infrastructure to transit delivery and the core lesson that's shaped her career: big infrastructure delivery is fundamentally about people—building trust, aligning teams, and getting things done. Marcia doesn't hesitate to push back against conventions and assumptions. Choosing to leverage her parallel expertise rather than be daunted by a new sector, she often asks, “Why not?” Over and over, she sees the question unlock progress in new and exciting approaches for the infrastructure industry.The three experts hold a candid discussion about impostor syndrome and women in leadership, the superiority of alliance projects, and the importance of transparency on all sides of a major programme. They call out the danger of blindly following rigid structures and the shifting of the status quo as the Canadian infrastructure industry dives into ever larger and more ambitious projects. Throughout it all, Marcia champions a new understanding of steering the ship, and all the assets that come along with “leading like a woman.”Key takeawaysThe relationship-building and human connection that underpin infrastructure delivery success;How transparency drives success, however varied a team's expertise and experience; Why incentivizing on-the-ground solutions and cooperation outweighs claims that stall progress at every turn;The importance of updated governance and project-wide empowerment on the owner side of collaborative contracts;What's poised to change for women in infrastructure leadership.Quote“Challenging our own biases of the things that we know and the things that we don't know is part of challenging the status quo.” - Marcia MedranoThe conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our community via LinkedIn:Navigating Major Programmes, Season 2 Episode 6 with Lawrence Rowland: https://navigatingmajorprogrammes.transistor.fm/s2/23 Follow Navigating Major Programmes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigating-major-programmes/Read Riccardo's latest at www.riccardocosentino.comFollow Riccardo Cosentino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosentinoriccardo/Follow Marcia Medrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-medrano-34a2962a/ 

Newly released TTC documents suggest that Metrolinx is not immune to long delays and cost overruns in building new Toronto transit. The province had taken over planning, saying the city was taking too long to build essential infrastructure. So, why the delays? And what happens now? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the findings and explain how confidential documents will still find the light of day, despite recent changes to freedom of information legislation. Then JMM breaks down how the city of Stratford has launched a Charter challenge to the provincial government's so-called strong mayor powers. Does Stratford have a case? And, with Honda announcing that it's bailing on a $15-billion investment for Alliston, the local MP Adam Chambers joins the show to discuss the advisability of continuing public support for the auto sector. In Your Column, My Column, the hosts discuss whether the latest national electricity white paper has any bearing on a provincial file and what, if anything, we can expect to hear about the fallout from the Liberal nomination race in Scarborough Southwest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb talks with her about what happened. Why are more boys going to Sephora?GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent journalistSiobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Michael Lyndsay - President and CEO of Metrolinx

Greg Brady spoke with Stephen Wickens, Retired journalist and transit researcher about Metrolinx's board desperately needs a strong contingent of transit experts and transit users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Stephen Wickens, Retired journalist and transit researcher about Metrolinx's board desperately needs a strong contingent of transit experts and transit users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report outlines the difficulties of selling newly built homes in the GTA; the Leafs returned to the ice for the first time since the Olympic break, as captain Auston Matthews made a stop at the White House; and, there are calls for an Auditor General inquiry into money Metrolinx has spent on SmartTrack stations which may never open to the public.

Metrolinx’s CEO acknowledged that the agency did not meet acceptable standards communicating with riders following a train derailment; the province has announced sweeping changes to support post-secondary institutions as they continue to face financial challenges; and, the Oshawa Generals have apologized to fans after asking them to bathe before coming to watch games.

Jim takes calls, dives into Toronto’s idea of selling naming rights for public parks and Metrolinx’s shaky communication after a train derailment. TSN's Dave Naylor joins for a preview on the Super Bowl, Moshe Lander breaks down the economics of park branding, and Mike Wilner reacts to Buck Martinez announcing his retirement

Jim breaks down the latest Metrolinx, GTAA, and TTC controversies before diving into transit etiquette. Stephanie Wallcraft joins to talk Canada’s 50‑year fuel guide milestone and a possible EV‑policy shakeup, while callers weigh in on a mom’s test‑score expectations and whether Tate McRae should stick to repping Team Canada

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the size of the public service. He then turns to the justice system, where it feels like the same issues keep repeating, including a Toronto lawyer accused of using AI in court. Hannah Alper joins to talk about why Gen Z are increasingly reluctant to stay out late and whether that’s killing nightlife. There is an ongoing GO train mess at Union Station, and continued silence from Metrolinx.

The OPP is launching a criminal investigation into a company that received money from both the ministry of colleges and universities and the Ontario Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss this latest development in the saga - and the headache it's becoming for the premier. Ontario's big city mayors have called on the province to declare a state of emergency around homelessness and drug use. Steve and John Michael discuss what might change. The Finch West LRT opened last week and already people are complaining about it. Steve and JMM talk about what Metrolinx, the TTC, and the City of Toronto can do to speed things up. And Nam Kiwanuka, host and producer of (MIS)Treated, and Molly Thomas, host of Big [If True], join Steve and JMM for an #onpoli podcast quiz to round out the year. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/how-this-organization-in-hamilton-helps-men-get-clean-and-turn-their-li... JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-i-love-my-e-bike-but-ontario-needs-new-rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief about TTC and Metrolinx battle over Eglinton Crosstown LRT date at tense private meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief about TTC and Metrolinx battle over Eglinton Crosstown LRT date at tense private meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disturbing video appears to show a woman being run over twice during an arrest at a plaza south of Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West; The TTC and Metrolinx face criticism over their levels of service following the Toronto Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series; and, World Series merchandise continues to sell despite the team's heartbreaking World Series defeat.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor and former mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Discuss: 1- City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7: Shouldn't all services be extended after major events? 2- Anthony Furey: Olivia Chow is plotting anew to empty your pockets with a sales tax: What other revenue generating options does the have? Does it make sense to push a new tax with an election next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Jays World Series loss & the City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto–St. Paul's Councillor about City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Blue Jays' World Series loss this weekend. Plus, both the TTC and Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7, which went into extra innings. Pollster John Wright weighs in on new polling numbers from Canada Pulse Insights which found that GTA residents struggle with the cost of living. Jerry talks about food banks and why you shouldn't judge people who use them based on what you see them wearing or driving.

Greg Brady spoke Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto–St. Paul's Councillor about City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor and former mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Discuss: 1- City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7: Shouldn't all services be extended after major events? 2- Anthony Furey: Olivia Chow is plotting anew to empty your pockets with a sales tax: What other revenue generating options does the have? Does it make sense to push a new tax with an election next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Jays World Series loss & the City, Metrolinx face criticism for not extending transit service for Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on the Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Anna Paluzzi about Rewirement (her term for redefining yourself in retirement) and networking. Anna contributed a chapter to the bestselling book about networking: The Ripple Effect authored by David Tsubouchi and Marc Keeley. She held numerous senior positions at Metrolinx, Northern Telecom, Canadian Tire and board roles. 

Every year, the Auditor General of Ontario releases an annual report detailing how money was spent in the Province of Ontario. This year's report has called some of the province's dealings "not fair, transparent, or accountable." Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the findings. Phil Verster, the embattled CEO of Metrolinx, has resigned. With the Eglinton LRT still unopened, we look back on his tenure in the role and what still needs to get done. Ontario is spending millions on primetime ads on Fox News in hopes of avoiding tariffs. Will this gambit work or are we in for some inevitable pain? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/my-final-conversation-with-one-of-the-really-good-guys-of-politics-0 JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/can-ontario-get-nuclear-power-plants-built-in-new-places-were-about-to-find-outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady focused in on an explosive Auditor General's report and it does not reflect well on the Ontario Ford government with Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-chief of The Trillium. Next, Jamaal Myers, City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC. Why is this ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on public transit necessary? Lastly, former Toronto Mayor David Miller with his weekly check in and shared his views on the TTC, Metrolinx and the Eglinton crosstown LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Michael Colle, Deputy Mayor and Toronto city councillor (Eglinton-Lawrence) about Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster leaving after seven years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Is it fair to reduce sentences because of jail conditions? - As a parent, can you blame Biden for pardoning Hunter Biden? - Zelensky says that peace might mean conceding land to Russia. Jim speaks with Julia Tymoshenko, a Ukrainian resident for their perspective- Robert Benzie - Toronto Star Queen's Park Bureau Chief, on Phil Verster's resignation from Metrolinx

Greg Brady focused in on the GST "Tax Holiday" but what about the GST rebate cheques? Next, Adam Glista Manager at StrategyCorp & Transit Expert who discussed the potential opening of the Metrolinx crosstown LRT in 2025. Glista explains the need for transit options that aren't on a schedule like the GO transit who are investing billions in creating better travel options. Also, James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor for York Centre. Pasternak says that Toronto is headed down the wrong path when it comes to addressing antisemitism in the city and wants real action to address it. He says the issue starts with our leadership in Ottawa and wants police and our legal system to begin to de-escalate the problem. Pasternak says the city of Toronto is becoming a city of fear and wants Mayor Chow to create action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly two years of touring across five continents, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to Canada. Thursday is the first of six dates in Toronto, and the tour will wrap up with three dates in Vancouver in December. When the Eras Tour rolls through town, money tends to follow; fans and concert-goers spend on merch, hotels, restaurants… and of course, tickets. Tickets make for attractive auction items, and people fundraising for charitable causes have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. For some people, thousands of Swifties descending upon downtown Toronto can be more like a ‘nightmare dressed like a daydream.' Public transit systems, like Metrolinx and the TTC, say they're ‘ready for it,' but that amount of people will no doubt make getting around the city a challenge. Even couples planning their weddings were warned against booking dates while Swift is in town. Josh O'Kane is here to break down how businesses are getting in on the fun, and how to make the most of the Eras Tour weekends, whether or not you're a Swiftie. The Globe has created Taylor Swift playlists for every type of listener: for people who want to rock out to her greatest hits, to the elder millennials who loved her since high school, to the songs to put your kids to sleep, to the ones who are soundtracking their walk to the stadium with swagger, to the sneaky covers to convert the non-Swifties and ending with the classic, lyrical ballads to make you shed a tear. https://open.spotify.com/user/kswfenu8tkbjszl0ebou72cgq/playlistsQuestions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Metrolinx banned some e-bikes because of the fire risk. The TTC is looking to follow but voted to first study the risk and impact on gig workers. Host David Common speaks to TTC Chair Jamaal Myers about that balance. Also, writer Monika Warzecha talks about the "golden age of garbage clothing."

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE CITY  Tasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher for Ward 14 Toronto Danforth and Barbara Hall, a former Toronto Mayor. Our panel reacts to the damning Toronto auditor general findings regarding City workers responsible for maintaining parks, an online payment system the City uses, and Metrolinx making changes to its senior leadership. Will that lead to projects like the Eglinton Crosstown LRT being sped up towards completion after years of delay?    PM TRUDEAU TESTIFIES OVER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada, Robin Sears,  a Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist and George Smitherman, a former Ontario Deputy Premier and Health Minister. This week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified during the public inquiry into foreign interference. Closer to home, Ontario residents could see a rebate announced by the Ford government in its upcoming Fall economic statement. TIME TO REVISIT SAFETY AROUND PARKSIDE DRIVE Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Faraz Gholizadeh, a Parkside resident and Co-Chair of Safe Parkside and Jacquelyn Hayward, Director of Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services at City of Toronto. We take a closer look at a final study produced by the City of Toronto focused on enhancing safety measures for Parkside Drive by High Park where, tragically, two seniors were killed in a chain reaction crash and many collisions have taken place over the last decade. Does the plan go far enough in making the road safer for residents? 

Host David Common talks politics today on the podcast; from Metrolinx shake-ups to bike lane crack-downs to the loaded accusations against the Indian government, and more. Plus, they may be ugly but we are all indebted to turkey vultures, says a member of the Toronto Field Naturalists.

Dr. Dominick Shelton, the assistant dean of admissions at TMU's new medical school, tells David what he hopes the school can accomplish. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow addresses calls for a public inquiry into Metrolinx and more. And culture writer Sadaf Ahsan talks about why so many people love watching a catfishing documentary.

- Jim's got a list of the worst habits of costco shoppers, you better not be on this list- Metrolinx in court over Eglinton Crosstown LRT injunction for ‘environmental racism'- Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 Details Alleged Sexual Abuse By Former Manager Greig Nori 

Are the infrastructure projects in some Ontario cities worth the pain homeowners, businesses, and commuters are feeling? Ontario is steadily growing but its major roads and bridges need repair and new transit is sorely overdue. What is the cost to Ontarians and will the benefits outweigh years of inconvenience? For insight, we welcome: urban affairs journalist John Lorinc; University of Toronto civil engineering professor Shoshanna Saxe; urban planner Neil Loewen; and York-Eglinton BIA managr Steven Spencer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford), Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: Ontario moves to ban safe consumption sites near schools, limit new locations Riverdale residents furious over Metrolinx's plan to seize homes Minister David Picinni was at the AMO conference in Ottawa, and he had a little run in with CUPE President Fred Hahn. Hahn's been in the headlines for an antisemitic social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate and 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison), Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network, Norm Di Pasquale, NDP candidate for Spadina - Fort York, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All and volunteer with ‘Save Ontario's Science Centre' discuss: 1 - Premier Doug Ford's office directed Metrolinx to keep Crosstown opening date secret 2 - Would tax breaks for Ontario developers really make housing more affordable? 3 - Canadians are encountering fewer legitimate news sources on social media, study finds  4 - More than half of Ontario drivers admit to disregarding rules of the road 5 - Public safety critic wants answers on alleged terror twosome  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“One of the most essential parts of bringing innovation to market is often the most rarely noted,” says host Macy Donaway on the latest Resonance Test podcast. “And it's those dedicated client leads and sponsors who have political capital built that they can spend to then overcome hurdles.” We call such people mavericks, and Uma Gopinath, the CIO of Porter Airlines and our podcast guest, perfectly embodies that term. Gopinath has been a highly successful change-maker in numerous companies and industries (she was the CIO of Metrolinx, the Director of Technology and Innovation at Lush, and the AVP of Intelligent Automation at Canadian Tire Corporation). Along the way, she has learned how to thrive in the heavily male-dominated technology industry and shares some of her wisdom in this conversation. Giving back, in fact, is central to her work. “As a person of privilege, you need to share that privilege with others,” she says, noting that when at Metrolinx, she noticed the diversity of her teams was “in the low teens when we started,” and by the time she exited “We were close to 30-35% in diversity.” She says that change happens “by intention.” And notes that when a woman didn't win a particular role, she would ask her colleagues why and was often told, “But she's the second best.” To this, Gopinath argued that perhaps she was “second best because she's never been given the opportunity to be the first best.” Fixing systemic bias, she notes: “Calls for courage, calls for some unpopular statements sometimes.” Courage is a central part of Gopinath's general ethos, and it takes the shape of a willingness to be curious, to experiment (and experiment at scale: “your denominator has to be big for you to get those useful, successful experiments,” she says). Gopinath talks up the importance of focusing on the customer. Continuously. Gopinath notes that many organizations brew up a business case and do a project, “but then nobody goes back to effectively evaluate” the outcomes originally projected. Consequently, she says, “We hear lots of stories about how IT projects don't deliver.” She adds that sometimes it's “a small feedback loop that's required” and that doing “a little more to get to that bigger benefit” is something businesses need to do better. Gopinath ends with some memorable maverick-level inspiration for future leaders: “Enjoy what you're doing. If you're not having fun, then go be successful somewhere else.” Now go have fun and listen to the episode! Host: Alison Kotin Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

When you think of big city transit agencies you think about Boston, New York, Toronto, LA, San Francisco...maybe not Mississauga, Ontario. It might surprise you that this city of one million people supports a transit system with over 500 buses and serves as the essential connector between cities East, West, and North (South is Lake Ontario). Mississauga Transit (or MiWay) helps people in Brampton, Oakville, and Toronto get to jobs and school.But they seem to be doing something right because they've increased ridership 27% over the last year and are at 109% of their 2019 ridership levels (let's stop saying the "p" word). Eve Wiggins recently took the helm of MiWay after almost a decade at the TTC and Metrolinx and before that a decade at the Toronto Airport Authority. Eve certainly knows how to get people where they want to go, in the air or on the ground.While she's only been at MiWay a short time, she has a big vision and big plans for the agency to grow and expand over the next five years.But you can't execute your vision on your own. You need to lead people and clear the roadblocks in their way. Eve subscribes to the CASTLE (Courage, Authenticity, Truthfulness, Love, and Effectiveness) leadership philosophy and you will want to listen to how she describes her leadership style. It's pretty inspiring just listening to how she approaches getting things done and relying on others when she knows she doesn't have all the answers.Coming up next week we have Holly Arnold, CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration about her career at the MTA and the massive projects she has on the go there.We're excited to announce a special Transit Unplugged live CEO round table. Hosted by Dr. Khan you'll Legos at UITP MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition on February the 29th at the Trapeze booth. We'll have guests, including UITP President, Renee Amilcar and the Director General of the Integrated Transport Center in Abu Dhabi, Abdulla Al Marzooqi.The MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2024 is the premier event focusing on sustainable urban mobility solutions in the MENA region. It takes place in Dubai from February 28th to March 1st, the event is co-organized by UITP and Dubai's RTA.The MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition has been a leading platform for showcasing advancements in public transport since 2007.If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo and these fine folks:Paul Comfort, host and producerJulie Gates, executive producerTris Hussey, editor and writerTatyana Mechkarova, social mediaFollow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter0:00 What's the secret sauce to increasing ridership 27% in one year?00:03 Introduction and Overview01:44 The Success of Mississauga's Transit System04:27 The Secret Sauce: How Mississauga Grew Ridership12:01 Eve's Leadership Philosophy and Approach19:00 The Future of Transit in...

In this 1413th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Anne Marie Aikins, the former chief spokesperson for Metrolinx, about cumulative grief. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

Today's episode is all about today's top trending stories. We talk about the freak-out at Bad Boy furniture, Justin Trudeau teaches people how to count samosas, Metrolinx goes after fare evaders again, Kitchens with two dishwashers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sabrina Nanji, Journalist and Founder of Queen's Park Observer, about when Metrolinx plans on opening the Eglinton LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Anne Marie Aikins, who was the chief spokesperson and head of media and public relations at Metrolinx, the regional transit agency, for 11 years until earlier this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices