April 25, 2012 Mayor Rob Ford’s City Hall will be debating road tolls and a sales tax whether he wants to or not. Councillor Josh Matlow said Wednesday he will be asking city councillors to consider either road tolls or a regional sales tax as a way to build subways and improve transit [...]
April 25, 2012 Toronto Councillor Josh Matlow wants city staff to research the potential for tolls and taxes that would be dedicated exclusively to transit expansion and improvement — not just in Toronto, but across the region. “I think it’s vital we have a conversation with our neighbouring municipalities,” Matlow said Wednesday, acknowledging [...]
April 25, 2012 Councillor Josh Matlow is pushing to get the controversial topic of road tolls and a regional sales tax on next month’s council agenda. The rookie councillor says he will put forward a motion, which he says will be backed by TTC Chair Karen Stintz, that proposes setting up a working [...]
Over the past few months, City Council and Metrolinx, the provincial transit planning body, have made important decisions about the future of public transit in Toronto. For Ward 22 residents, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which will run underground between Black Creek Drive and Laird Drive, will be of great assistance to those of us [...]
Dear residents, Thank you to everyone who attended my Tenants' Town Hall. I hosted this community meeting to inform you of your rights and to discuss with you what action is needed to protect them. It was a pleasure seeing so many tenants actively engaged in our community. Many of you have [...]
Dear residents, Toronto's city council made a historic decision to finally move forward with building transit for Toronto and to truly connect our city. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to each of you who have supported this honest, evidence-based and fiscally responsible plan. Next steps must start now Now that [...]
Councillor Josh Matlow spoke regarding an attempt at delaying decision on Sheppard Avenue Transit at Toronto City Council, March 22, 2012.
Councillor Josh Matlow asks questions to Professor Eric Miller regarding transit at Toronto City Council on March 21, 2012.
Councillor Josh Matlow spoke about expanding transit on Sheppard Avenue at Toronto City Council on March 21, 2012.
Dear residents, This morning the Expert Advisory Panel Regarding Transit on Sheppard Avenue East released its report and has recommended the building of Light Rail Transit (LRT) on Sheppard. The report was commissioned by Council on February 8, 2011 in order for Councillors to be better able to make an informed decision about rapid [...]
