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spmarshall
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Re: Northwestern Ontario...the New Province of Mantario? (Gl
Is Ontario subsidizing the entire subway car purchase, or are you suggesting that general money granted for capital expenses to transit agencies pays for Bombardier subway cars?
I recall McGuinty saying it's up to the TTC who they buy their subway cars from. If Ontario was serious about ensuring that the TTC would buy Bombardier subway cars, they'd specifically allocate additional money to the TTC that would cover any expected gap between a Bombardier order and a cheaper order.
I also recall the Rae government heavily subsidized the purchase of OBI/Orion shitboxes (though it wasn't mandatory - some agencies such as Kitchener Transit, which continued to buy NFI, didn't participate).
Again, the TTC is still woefully underfunded, and though it seems harsh, as a public agency needs to find the best value for its money. It is only in the business of operating a transit system. I wouldn't mind some of my taxes being used to help subsidize this, I'm just arguing which level should be picking up the tab.
Is Ontario subsidizing the entire subway car purchase, or are you suggesting that general money granted for capital expenses to transit agencies pays for Bombardier subway cars?
I recall McGuinty saying it's up to the TTC who they buy their subway cars from. If Ontario was serious about ensuring that the TTC would buy Bombardier subway cars, they'd specifically allocate additional money to the TTC that would cover any expected gap between a Bombardier order and a cheaper order.
I also recall the Rae government heavily subsidized the purchase of OBI/Orion shitboxes (though it wasn't mandatory - some agencies such as Kitchener Transit, which continued to buy NFI, didn't participate).
Again, the TTC is still woefully underfunded, and though it seems harsh, as a public agency needs to find the best value for its money. It is only in the business of operating a transit system. I wouldn't mind some of my taxes being used to help subsidize this, I'm just arguing which level should be picking up the tab.