Posts Filed Under: Andy Byford

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What Toronto can learn from New York about transit

Policy coordination is all well and good, but NYC's example shows what happens when a city loses its say on transit.

By Tricia Wood Jan. 18th, 3:26 pm

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Scarborough One-Stop Subway Reveals Mayor Tory’s Political Hubris

City Council gears up for yet another debate this week over the fate of the Scarborough subway extension.

By John Parker (Guest Opinion) Mar. 27th, 3:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: Andy Byford, on his Optimism for the TTC in 2017

If the TTC's CEO hits all his goals, transit riders could see a more service-oriented commute.

By Torontoist Jan. 7th, 7:02 pm

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What the TTC Needs is Cats

Or adequate funding. But cats are great until we get that.

By Torontoist Sep. 14th, 1:30 pm

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John Tory’s Impending Impasse Over TTC Budget Cuts

John Tory wants the TTC to address a $231-million gap without cutting service. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

By David Hains Aug. 4th, 12:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: Andy Byford, on Implementing Presto Ahead of Schedule

The smart-card system will be hitting all streetcars—even the old ones—by the end of 2015.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 21st, 10:10 am

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TTC Fare Hike on the Horizon

Mayor John Tory announces he'll be requesting millions in transit funding, free TTC rides for children 12 and under—and a fare hike.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Andy Byford, on the Delayed Arrival of New Streetcars

TTC CEO frustrated with Bombardier production issues that have left the city reliant on "worn out" vehicles.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 14th, 11:30 am

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2014 Villain: TTC Delays

Nominated for: slowly driving commuters insane.

By Michael Fraiman • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:47 pm

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TTC to Accept Debit and Credit Payment for Fares

Starting January 1, all subway stations will accept plastic payment on transactions of $10 or more.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostDec. 16th, 1:10 pm

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TTC to Allow All-Door Boarding for 504 King Streetcar

The new policy, aimed at increasing capacity on Toronto's busiest streetcar route, comes into effect January 1.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 8th, 12:00 pm

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Bureaucrats Take the Fight for Waterfront LRT Straight to Higher Levels of Government

TTC CEO Andy Byford and city manager Joe Pennachetti are going over council's head and taking their proposal directly to the province and the feds.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 29th, 2:10 pm

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Check Out Toronto’s New Streetcar, Inside and Out

TTC provides video tour of the new vehicle, which will be hitting the streets August 31.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 20th, 10:10 am

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Duly Quoted: Andy Byford Welcomes Permanent Gas Tax Funding for TTC

TTC CEO hails "stable, permanent source of funding," while Rob Ford avoids streetcar photo op.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 11th, 10:19 am

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Attention Riders: Streetcar Detours and Disruptions Are on Their Way

Construction—and preparations for the new streetcars—will mean changes for the Dundas and Spadina streetcar routes this summer.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 10th, 9:40 am

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TTC Takes to YouTube to Explain Upcoming Closures

TTC CEO Andy Byford provides your monthly dose of transit infotainment—and tries to prepare you for the travel hassles ahead.

By David Hains May. 5th, 2:20 pm

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Touring the TTC’s Hidden Places

Video takes viewers underground with TTC CEO Andy Byford.

By Sarah Sweet Feb. 27th, 8:59 am

What Does It Take to Keep Toronto Moving?

New documentary gives us a glimpse behind the scenes at the TTC.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 20th, 11:10 am