Oliver Moore

Oliver Moore, Globe and Mail editorial board member and former urban affairs reporter, explains why cities keep choosing light rail. He contrasts LRTs with subways and BRT, unpacks cost and planning trade-offs, and explores execution problems like P3 contracts and delays. He also points to international successes and offers fixes for building better transit in the future.

Globe reporters Tu Thanh Ha and Oliver Moore discuss the sorry state of Canada's water pipes, highlighting the challenges faced by major Canadian cities in maintaining reliable drinking water infrastructure. They address issues such as aging pipes, financial shortfalls, and the impact on clean water supply. The podcast delves into the need for increased investment in critical infrastructure to ensure the long-term sustainability of Canadian cities.

In this discussion, journalist Oliver Moore, who specializes in transit coverage for The Globe and Mail, unpacks the multifaceted hurdles that Canadian public transit projects face. He reveals how issues like cost overruns and project delays are rampant, impacting urban communities. Moore compares Canada’s struggles with similar challenges in other cities and discusses innovative solutions like automated trains. He also emphasizes the importance of political will and institutional cooperation for overcoming inefficiencies in transit development.