http://robertfreedland.com Vote For Me, And I'll Set You Free! Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:58:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the main reasons GRIDLOCK is so common in Toronto is because many of our traffic lights do NOT reflect the actual traffic flow. For example, northbound-southbound traffic on one street, may be very heavy, yet the traffic lights give equal time to both directions, causing traffic back ups. Ideally, ... http://robertfreedland.com/?p=7 Over the past 10 years, I have been a public transit advocate, meeting with TTC transit commissioners, and city councillors. Some of my ideas were implemented.  For example, the police officer that directs traffic outside of Finch Station, is a direct result of my transit improvement lobbying. Unfortunately, the truth about ... http://robertfreedland.com/?p=6 Two of the most important (interrelated) issues facing Torontonians are Gridlock, and Public Transit. These issues effect everyone in this city because too much of our precious time is wasted commuting, thereby impacting our quality of life and ability to earn a living . Most importantly, our health is negatively ... http://robertfreedland.com/?p=5                 Transit advocate Robert Freedland runs for City Council. http://robertfreedland.com/?p=4