AlvinofDiaspar
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I am one of those downtown dwellers who hardly take the TTC mostly because 1) most of my trips are relatively short (< 2km) and spending $3 is simply not worth it. 2) streetcars are so unreliable that you may end up waiting a longer time than if you simply walk.
I agree with diminutive that all those highrise condos will probably general not much demand during rush hours. Downtowners normally use transit during evenings/weekends to other parts of the city, not for commuting between 7 and 9. And we all know that even the Yonge line downtown section is hardly half full during off peak hours.
See you have already nailed down two reasons why latent demand isn't satisified - downtowners avoid using transit for commuting because it is a path of great resistance (which is also why you see a significantly higher level of usage during inclimate weather). And aren't most subway lines anywhere half full off peak?
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