This makes sense - in fact it's pretty obvious.  

But let's take it a step further: In many cities, the transit companies get to DIRECTLY BENEFIT from the value added to real estate by the construction of new transit lines by OWNING (or partnering in the ownership of) the property adjoining (or on top of) new subway stations.  The profits thus earned are enough that in - for instance - Hong Kong, the public transit agency actually earns an annual profit.

Can Toronto's planners and Council think equally creatively?