Toronto Might Have Big Traffic Problems During World Cup
A city planning expert says more people should use public transportation during the World Cup.
About 70% of spectators, or 25,000 people, are expected to use public transit to get to and from matches.
If fewer people use public transit, the city might have big problems, says Jeff Casello, a planning professor.
Recent data from Geotab shows that Toronto and Vancouver are not ready for the traffic during the World Cup.
Toronto has the worst traffic, and Vancouver is just above it.
The World Cup will put a lot of pressure on the roads, and the city needs to be prepared.
Toronto and Vancouver have the worst traffic congestion, with long drive times.
The city expects more traffic during the World Cup, which will cause big delays.
People might try to drive to the games at first, but they will see that public transportation is better.
People like to drive, but with more traffic, public transportation is a better option.
You can get to the game faster by public transit than by car.
The TTC and Metrolinx have plans to increase transit services during the games.
The TTC will have more service on some lines, and Metrolinx will have more trains.
The plan is good, but it needs to be done correctly to work well.
Last year's World Series games had some problems, but Toronto can learn from them.
There were some mistakes last year, like overcrowding and safety concerns.
The TTC will have more staff to help people navigate the transit system.
The city also needs to have late-night transit service so people are not stranded.
The subway will run until 1:30 a.m., but this might change.
The transit system can be unreliable, which will be a challenge.
When there are more people using transit, there can be problems and delays.
People will have to wait for trains, which can be frustrating.
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