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Runner Races Streetcars, Highlights Toronto's Transit Woes

12/30/2025

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Mac Bauer, a runner, races Toronto streetcars to spotlight transit delays.
The races, shared on Instagram, show that streetcars designed for speed often get stuck in traffic and at frequent stops.
City councillors push for better transit measures, such as signal priority and dedicated lanes, after Bauer beat a new light rail line by 18 minutes.
Bauer says improvements are underway but emphasizes ongoing challenges in Toronto's public transit system.

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Mac Bauer, a runner, races Toronto streetcars to spotlight transit delays.
The races, shared on Instagram, show that streetcars designed for speed often get stuck in traffic and at frequent stops.
City councillors push for better transit measures, such as signal priority and dedicated lanes, after Bauer beat a new light rail line by 18 minutes.
Bauer says improvements are underway but emphasizes ongoing challenges in Toronto's public transit system.