Toronto Traffic Forces Carolina Hurricanes to Walk to Game

The NHL team abandoned their bus due to gridlock, reigniting concerns over Toronto's worsening congestion crisis.

The Carolina Hurricanes were forced to walk to Scotiabank Arena for their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to severe downtown traffic congestion.
This is not the first such incident; Utah’s NHL team and musician Niall Horan faced similar issues in Toronto in 2024.
Toronto's traffic woes have drawn criticism, with Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford calling the situation 'embarrassing' and blaming bike lanes as part of the problem.
A recent Toronto Region Board of Trade report highlights construction, bike lanes, and curb-lane uses as key contributors to gridlock, negatively impacting the economy and quality of life.
Mayor Olivia Chow has outlined steps to address congestion, including freezing transit fares, increasing traffic enforcement agents, and coordinating construction projects more effectively.