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Posts Filed Under: TTC

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Liveblog: The Sheppard Debate, Day Two

After a very heated debate yesterday, city council continues to discuss the future of transit on Sheppard today.

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Duly Quoted: David Miller

"With incredible new LRT technologies and so many benefits to a surface-route expansion, cities like Toronto that adopt LRT networks will be reaping the rewards for decades to come. "

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How the Left Has Been Letting Rob Ford Win on Transit

Why are we still fighting about something evidence has made clear all along?

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Etobicoke Residents Supportive of Resurrected Finch LRT

It isn't just Scarborough that's wrestling with transit development: Finch West is all abuzz about the pros and cons of light rail, too.

Reverend Paul Kang, who opened proceedings at last night's transit meeting.
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Sparkly New Toilets for the TTC

Customer service hits the crapper. And that's a good thing.

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Hello From New TTC Chief Andy Byford

TTC forgoes a long search, concluding that the best person for the job is already here.

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Subways or Nothing, Angry Scarborough Residents Insist

"What are you, thick?"—TTC advisor Gordon Chong, to TTC Chair Karen Stintz, at a tense meeting last night.

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Behold the St. Clair Disaster

A wasteland full of danger, in which all residents are doomed.

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Debating the Future of the TTC Board

Mayor and opposition councillors clash over who should run the TTC.

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Dear Councillors: Please Keep it Together

On Monday, city council will debate changes to the TTC. Councillors who are committed to rational transit planning must set aside personal ambition, and maintain their unity, in deciding who should sit on the new board.

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Bloor-Danforth Service Advisory

Limited service restored between Islington and Kipling stations; expect some disruptions until tomorrow morning.

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Queen’s Park Watch: Provincial Pols Pick Sides in Transit Wars

With the future of transit in Toronto far from decided, even the politicians at Queen's Park are jumping—or being pushed—into the debate. Will the senior level of government bring a new maturity to the discussion? In a word: No.

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Hudak and Mammo Back Emery Village BIA

The subway vs. LRT debate moves to Mammoliti's ward.

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A Hot Time in the Old Town Hall Meeting Last Night

Scarborough's transit desires and the St. Clair construction bogeyman loomed over last night's transit forum in North Toronto.

Left to right: John Parker, Anna Pace, Andre Sorenson, Karen Stintz, Josh Matlow.

Newsstand: February 29, 2012

If you're confused about how many days February has, you're not alone. But it's over. That's it. Today: A council decision about transit on Sheppard Avenue East may be accelerated; passengers pursue a class-action suit against Via Rail; York University's president tries the cafeteria mystery meat; and Councillor Janet Davis uses a turn of phrase she's likely regretting.

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The Toronto Public Library Is Thinking About Getting Into the Ad Business

Why that's a bad idea.

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Tickets to Kindness

Amidst a tumultuous week, a new initiative sets out to reward little acts of social good on the TTC.

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A Goodbye Note from Gary Webster

...and a hello from interim manager Andy Byford.

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Newsstand: February 22, 2012

Isn't it great how the week just feels shorter after a long weekend? Tuesday is so the new Wednesday. Moving on: Gary Webster is fired without just cause; TTC riders give their two cents—but mostly grievances—at the weekly "Meet the Manager" event; LRT is opposed by the Emery Village BIA; and the Auditor General reports city employees have been fraudulent and wasteful this year, again.

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Liveblog: Special TTC Meeting

Commission convenes for a special meeting to discuss the fate of Chief General Manager Gary Webster.

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