In this five-part series, the National Post looks at unexpected ways to help the environment. Today, in the third instalment, the problem with public transit. Full Article at National Post

In its last ditch effort to stop riders from spending even more of their disposable income on tokens in the weeks before Christmas, the TTC decided to kick it very old school and bring back tickets for a five-week limited engagement. Full Article at National Post

Taken aback by the amount of token hoarding following its decision to raise fares in January, the Toronto Transit Commission has suspended most token sales and reverted to tickets as a temporary measure. The new, temporary tickets go on sale Monday. Full Article at Toronto Star

j timsonglobeandmail.com For just a moment last week, I thought we might see something unique in this country: thousands of people out on a Toronto street, loudly protesting the fact they are being gouged. Full Article at Globe and Mail

The TTC has come up with a way to stop token hoarding in its tracks - by suspending token sales outright, immediately, and replacing them in the short-term with temporary adult tickets. Full Article at blogTO

TTC passengers line up on Yonge St. for northbound shuttle buses after they were forced off at the Bloor subway station on Nov. 18, 2009. TTC chair Adam Giambrone answers some questions subway riders asked after Wednesday's six-hour shutdown. Full Article at Toronto Star