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Time will show that Metro needs the expressway planned in 1966, says its roads and traffic commissioner, Sam Cass
Time will show that Metro needs the expressway planned in 1966, says its roads and traffic commissioner, Sam Cass

Time will show that Metro needs the expressway planned in 1966, says its roads and traffic commissioner, Sam Cass

Date2/21/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Time will show that Metro needs the expressway planned in 1966; says its roads and traffic commissioner; Sam Cass. This week he said motorists have become a disenfranchised group.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057615F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
It has to be widened, says Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass of the Don Valley Parkway as he stands on footbridge crossing it at Riverdale Zoo. Planners estimate it will cost $15 million to widen parkway an extra two lanes, and it's not the right solution adds Cass. In addition, two other street widening programs will cost another $9 million. Cass blames halting of the Spadina Expressway.
11/12/1971
A crosswalk safety campaign is planned by Metro Reads and Traffic Commissioner Sam Cass aimed at drivers who don't stop and the two age groups most in(...)
A crosswalk safety campaign is planned by Metro Reads and Traffic Commissioner Sam Cass aimed at drivers who don't stop and the two age groups most in(...)
5/7/1974
Sam Cass: Metro roads chief says chances of evacuation near zero in Toronto
Sam Cass: Metro roads chief says chances of evacuation near zero in Toronto
4/17/1980
Sam Cass: Metro Council was 'pound foolish' on expressway's maintenance, he says
Sam Cass: Metro Council was 'pound foolish' on expressway's maintenance, he says
4/17/1980
Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass points out signs to council members and sign backers
Metro traffic commissioner Sam Cass points out signs to council members and sign backers
5/4/1966
Sam Cass. It needs rethinking
Sam Cass. It needs rethinking
1/14/1970
It's a lot of salt and the Metro roads department employees standing atop of it are going to need a good part of the mountain tomorrow - the weatherma(...)
It's a lot of salt and the Metro roads department employees standing atop of it are going to need a good part of the mountain tomorrow - the weatherma(...)
12/9/1970
Report on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail-road, its influence on the trade of the St. Lawrence, and statistics of the coast and traffic of the New York and Massachusetts Rail-roads
Report on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail-road, its influence on the trade of the St. Lawrence, and statistics of the coast and traffic of the New York and Massachusetts Rail-roads
1849?
Metro Chairman William Allen greets Spadina expressway critics, The foes didn't get very far--- Metro roads committee approved the $154 million project
Metro Chairman William Allen greets Spadina expressway critics, The foes didn't get very far--- Metro roads committee approved the $154 million project
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They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
3/10/1982
He gave us a new bread. This is Dr. L. H. Newman; Dominian cerealist of Ottawa; who; after years of research produced the type of bread that is said to be best suited to Canada's wartime needs. It's known as the Canada Approved Vitamin 'B' White Bread; and contains four times as much vitamin B as standard white bread.
He gave us a new bread. This is Dr. L. H. Newman; Dominian cerealist of Ottawa; who; after years of research produced the type of bread that is said to be best suited to Canada's wartime needs. It's known as the Canada Approved Vitamin 'B' White Bread; and contains four times as much vitamin B as standard white bread.
4/27/1942
Sam Cass: Says chance of removing stop signs probably zilch
Sam Cass: Says chance of removing stop signs probably zilch
2/21/1978