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TTC Meeting May 24, 2013 (Update 3)

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Steve

The agenda for the TTC meeting on May 24 contains a few items of interest, but also a troubling sign that matters of public interest are being debated behind closed doors. Items included in this preview: New Streetcar Implementation Plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, New Streetcars, Service Cost and Quality, Spadina Car, Transit, Union Station, Waterfront | 27 Comments

Service Changes Effective June 23, 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Steve

Major service changes for June 23, 2013 include: Service removal or rerouting for several York Region contract operations by the TTC.  These were proposed as part of YRT’s 2013 Service Plan.  (Specific changes for Vaughan and for Markham.) Seasonal changes … Continue reading →

Posted in Service Cost and Quality, Transit, York Region | 4 Comments

Pape Station to Close for Construction June 15-26

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Steve

The Pape Station reconstruction has run considerably longer than planned.  In a recent poll, the TTC asked users of the station whether they would support a shutdown in order to speed completion of the work.  Two options were given: 6 … Continue reading →

Posted in Transit | 12 Comments

Service Continuity on Kingston Road

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Steve

I have created this post to hold a discussion on the nature of travel demand and service on Kingston Road. This began in the comment thread on another item, and I have split this off as a separate topic.

Posted in Kingston Road, Transit | 18 Comments

Metrolinx Announces Design Changes and Public Meetings on Eglinton LRT (Update 7)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 17, 2013 at 7:15 pm: Recent events have raised questions about which versions of two major stations, Yonge and Kennedy, on the Eglinton LRT were actually to be built by Metrolinx. In the case of Yonge Station, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Eglinton LRT, Transit | 232 Comments

Five Years, Seven Goals: Where Will The TTC Be In 2018

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Steve

TTC CEO Andy Byford addressed the Empire Club on May 13, 2013 setting out a strong argument for political and financial support for the transit system (full text at the Torontoist site).  After last week’s debacle at Council where almost … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, Finance, Service Cost and Quality, Transit | 21 Comments

Waterfront West Update (Revised May 15, 2013)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 15, 2013 at 1:40 pm: TTC CEO Andy Byford spoke yesterday evening at a meeting of the York Quay Neighbourhood Association.  The question of transit service on the waterfront this summer was a major topic. At this point, … Continue reading →

Posted in Transit, Waterfront | 11 Comments

Spadina Reconstruction News (Updated May 15, 2013)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 15, 2013 at 1:30 pm: TTC CEO Andy Byford spoke at a meeting of the York Quay Neighbourhood Association yesterday evening and the status of transit service to Queens Quay was a major topic.  There appears to be … Continue reading →

Posted in King Car, Queen Car, Spadina Car, Transit | 91 Comments

Irresponsible Madness at City Hall (Update 2)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 10, 2013 at 8:45 am: A consolidated list of Council actions has been added to show the net effect of many overlapping motions and amendments. Updated May 9, 2013 at 11:00 pm: After an extremely long debate and … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, Transit | 48 Comments

A Few Delicate Questions About The Scarborough Subway (Updated)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 7, 2013 at 9:30 am:  The TTC has confirmed that the January 2013 cost estimate for the Scarborough LRT includes a $500m provision for a carhouse and yard.  As previously discussed in this article, the yard is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Scarborough RT/LRT, Subways, Transit | 54 Comments