Posts Filed Under: “Toronto Transit Commission”

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Increasing Transit Usage Means Understanding Transit Riders

Report analyzing transit user surveys collected over the course of eight years can provide useful insights for cities like Toronto.

By Tricia Wood May. 9th, 6:45 pm

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Federal Budget Demands That Transit Users Pay More

This seems like the wrong direction for a government committed to fighting climate change.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 22nd, 9:30 pm

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Remembering the Russell Hill Disaster, Toronto’s Deadliest Subway Crash

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Oct. 27th, 11:30 am

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TTC Passes Motion To Consider Improved Cycling Facilities Along Transit Routes

Improved bike parking is a priority for councillors—even in Toronto's suburbs.

By Amelia Brown Feb. 26th, 1:15 pm

Maintaining the Streetcar Fleet in Winter Months

Upkeep on the streetcar fleet is tough work in cold weather, but a new generation of vehicles brings a different set of challenges for TTC mechanics.

By Daniel Sellers • Photos and video by Giordano CiampiniMar. 5th, 1:00 pm

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Scene: Toronto’s New Streetcars Roll Out at Last

Hundreds turned up at Spadina Station this weekend to ride the TTC's much-hyped new vehicle.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Giordano CiampiniSep. 2nd, 9:10 am

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Happy 60th Birthday, Yonge Line!

A look back at the politics and personalities on hand at the birth of Toronto's first subway line.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 31st, 12:51 pm

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Newsstand: July 3, 2013

Morning, you. In the news: Metrolinx says Toronto's on its own if it wants a Scarborough subway, the City and Toronto police are planning to crack down on alcohol consumption in Trinity Bellwoods Park, an Ontario judge ruled that documents connected to Project Traveller must be revealed to media lawyers on August 27, and Toronto Public Health released a report suggesting Toronto consider opening safe-injection sites.

By Jodie Shupac • Jeremy KaiJul. 3rd, 8:24 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Queen’s Quay Whale Relic’s Origin Remains Murky

The truth behind a Lake Ontario whale vertebra is not what you've been told.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMar. 27th, 10:30 am

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Duly Quoted: New Citizen Members of the TTC

In their first interview, new commissioners discuss their goals for the TTC.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 1st, 12:15 pm

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What Exactly Happened at Queen and Spadina?

A step-by-step explanation of why, exactly, your commute was all messed up for two weeks.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Harry ChoiJul. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Transit Watchdog Group’s Report Card Gives Toronto Indifferent Grades

TTCriders says Toronto is behind on some key transit priorities.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 18th, 1:00 pm

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What’s Happening At Queen and Spadina?

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Harry ChoiJul. 17th, 10:30 am

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Just A Chump To The Left, And Onestop To The Right?

By Jonathan Goldsbie Mar. 13th, 12:00 pm

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What’s In Your Wallet Holiday Transit Plans?

By David Topping Dec. 21st, 12:00 pm

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The TTC’s Past, Transit’s Future

By Mathew Katz Jul. 31st, 3:30 pm

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TTC Reopens RFP, Bloggers’ Cold Dead Hearts

By David Topping Jan. 29th, 3:00 pm

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An Open Letter to the TTC

By David Topping Jan. 22nd, 1:00 pm