Posts Filed Under: subways

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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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Poll Position: Small Majority Wants Fourth Scarborough Subway Stop

Glenn De Baeremaeker knows what the people want, and it's more subway stops near his ward.

By David Hains Jan. 12th, 3:00 pm

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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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2014 Villain: Campaign-Trail Transit Planning

Nominated for: being mostly about simple maps, catchy slogans, and inadequate solutions.

By Steve Munro • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 23rd, 10:13 am

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Here’s How Much You’ll Pay to Ride the UP Express

The regular fare will run you $27.50—but Presto card users will get a discount.

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 10th, 9:45 am

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Grumpy Riders Share Their Transit Frustrations

New campaign from advocacy group gives transit users the chance to vent about their struggles with the TTC.

By Rachel Bloom Dec. 3rd, 2:10 pm

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Duly Quoted: John Tory, on the Positive Response to SmartTrack

Mayor-elect says "the city is strangling itself on transit," wants to bring sense of urgency to transit planning.

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 24th, 1:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: Provincial Transportation Minister’s Press Secretary, on Operational Funding for the TTC

Province squelches suggestion it might be willing to share TTC's operational funding burden.

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 13th, 11:15 am

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TTC Explains Its Blue Priority Seating

New video outlines the purpose behind the TTC's bright blue seats—and how they should be used.

By Sarah Sweet Oct. 24th, 2:00 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Transit

By Steve Munro Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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The Fate of the Sheppard East Light Rail Line

Even if an LRT-friendly mayor is elected, Scarborough councillors aim to scrap the 13-kilometre route.

By Sarah Sweet Oct. 21st, 1:30 pm

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Understanding Metrolinx

What the agency does, who runs it, and what it means for transit in Toronto.

By David Fleischer Oct. 8th, 2:10 pm

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Subway Service Suspended on Portion of Bloor-Danforth Line

Track-related issues at Dundas West Station mean no trains are running between Ossington and Keele stations.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 30th, 10:50 am

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SmartTrack (Part Two): John Tory’s Questionable Funding Scheme

It's not just the route and planning that creates problems for SmartTrack—paying for it is a big issue as well.

By David Hains Sep. 25th, 10:00 am

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SmartTrack (Part One): John Tory’s Short-Sighted Transit Vision

SmartTrack cannot be built as proposed and addresses only some of Toronto's major transit challenges.

By Steve Munro Sep. 25th, 9:00 am

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Glad Hand: Record of Success

By Brett Lamb Sep. 4th, 1:31 pm

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Union Station’s Second Platform Now Open for Business

As of this morning, riders will start waiting for Yonge line and University line trains on separate platforms.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 18th, 9:15 am

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Scene: H6 Takes Its Last Ride

It's the end of the line for the TTC's 27-year-old trains.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Giordano CiampiniJun. 23rd, 7:40 pm