Bombardier spokesperson says SkyTrain technology is not “proprietary”
Despite years of claims to the contrary, Bombardier confirms SkyTrain technology is not proprietary and never has been.
Portland, OR: LRT is so cost-ineffective, unable to operate at promised frequencies
Surrey’s Mayor thinks we should follow Portland and build LRT, but the data shows that SkyTrain is a better model.
Richmond residents wanted grade-separated SkyTrain in referendum
A 2004 referendum outcome shows that City of Richmond residents didn’t want an at-grade LRT at all.
New study shows Calgary’s C‑Train LRT fails to reduce car depenency
A policy review finds Calgary’s C-Train LRT system fails to shift commuters out of cars.
Surrey’s preference to drive shows why SkyTrain expansion is needed
Registered vehicle count data shows that Surrey residents love to drive
The compromise is SkyTrain: Toronto should be pursuing this technology and not LRT on Eglinton Crosstown Line
What if SkyTrain technology actually costs less than LRT on the Eglinton Crosstown Line?
Inconsistencies in Paul Hillsdon’s “Transit for Tomorrow” LRT plan
Paul Hillsdon proposed a network of 43.4 kilometres of light rail for a cost of $1.1 billion; it would actually cost $2.39 billion.
Portland’s LRT “economic development” was buoyed by billions in subsidies
Portland’s LRT “success story” collapses once you see how much of the development was subsidized with public funds.
Light Rail Ineffective: Portland transit mode-share unchanged despite $4 billion+ in LRT spending
Portland’s experience shows that decades of costly light rail expansion don’t automatically translate into higher transit use.
Canada Line survey shows what transit riders actually want
A 2010 survey by TransLink shows that Canada Line riders value speed, frequency and reliability