Category Archives: Transit

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 | 7 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 | 219 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 | 7 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

TTC Meeting Wrapup: April 24, 2013 (Updated)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Steve

The TTC met on April 24 to discuss a rather thin agenda, and the meeting was over in a not-quite-record 90 minutes.  Discussed here: May meeting preview CEO’s Report Customer Satisfaction Survey Property Acquisition Management Plan Pape Station reconstruction A … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, New Streetcars, Service Cost and Quality, Subways, Transit, Vehicles | 42 Comments

Inside The Planners Studio

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Steve

Updated May 1, 2013:  The presentation slide decks and a video of the event are available from the City’s website (linked below). On April 30, 2013 from 10:00am to noon in Toronto Council Chambers, the City of Toronto Planning Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Transit, Urban Affairs | 23 Comments

City Hall’s Transit Gridlock Must End (Updated)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Steve

April 29, 2013:  Now that the Scarborough Subway is back on the table, what are the implications of the LRT and subway options.  See my comments on the Torontoist. (Original post from April 24 below.) Toronto Executive Committee’s vote to … Continue reading →

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