CPR John Street Roundhouse

Toronto, Ontario. August 20, 2009.

Seattle & Vancouver Open New Urban Rail Lines

Sound Transit in Seattle, Washington has announced its first light rail transit line. "Central Link" opened July 18, 2009 from downtown Seattle to Tukwila" (source on link). One month later, Vancouver, British Columbia has innaugurated its third rapid transit line, The Canada Line, three months ahead of schedule. "SkyTrain's newest line opened August 17, 2009 and brings rapid rail service to Metro Vancouver's busiest north-south corridor, linking Downtown to Richmond and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)" (source on link). The operating authority in the Greater Vancouver Area is called TransLink, and the Canada Line was built to service the 2010 Winter Olympics. Above Map = Central Link, Below = Canada Line.

Dartmouth Tracks 2

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. July, 2009.

Metro Transit - Dartmouth-Halifax Harbour Ferries

Halifax & Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. July, 2009. http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/ferries.html

Coming Soon - Halifax Metro Transit

Halifax, Nova Scotia. July 2009.

Husky Truck Stop - Bradford, Ontario

July 04, 2009.

Under Construction Series (& A Reminder to CLICK ON THE PHOTOS!!!)

Welcome to the "Under Construction" series of shots, taken on July 03, 2009. The TTC and the City of Toronto are rebuilding St. Clair Avenue West between Gunns Road just west of Keele Street and Vaughan Road, just west of Bathurst Street. A special right of way is being constructed for the 512 St. Clair Streetcar line. This right of way is already completed between Vaughan Road and Yonge Street, and streetcars have been running on the completed section of the line for quite some time now. It may be quite some time before the entire 512 Streetcar Line is up and running again.

For those of you who quickly scroll past the photos, a word of advice: Take your time and click on the photos. You will see an enlarged image that shows quite a bit more detail. Really, you will be surprised.

Enjoy.

Buck