Is this going to be one of the worst sporting events in the country's history?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle25187488/
These games start in 9 days, yet as of today, the left lane of all highways within 40 miles of the city are HOV - 3 or more passengers or Pan Am officials or athletes only.
Also, these restrictions will be in force even after the Pan Am Games end (July 26) and before the Parapan Games (yes, there's a Pan Am Games for the disabled - not making fun in any way, shape or form, but how big will the crowds be for these events) begin on August 7th. They will be in place until after the parapan games end on the 15th.
So basically, the region in and around Toronto (an area of close to 6 million people) will be brutally inconvenienced for 49 days of which only 19 days will be during these games and 9 further days for the handicapped version.
There will be no crowds, Torontonians have gone full anti-Pan Am which is a shame. Why did Toronto even bid for this? I recall when it was in Winnipeg it was a success.