Jonny5
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From the council agenda; near-confirmation the reconfigurataion of this TTC route will be starting in October:
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The change in the 121 route starting in October is in the most recent TTC CEO Report - discussed by Steve Munro. The TEYCC motion is just a traffic change to make it run more smoothly.
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The CEO report states:
Additional Annual Service Plan initiatives are planned for October and November, including route changes and more Express services, such as: • 121 Fort York-Esplanade will change and be renamed, with service removed from Fort • York, but new service on River Street in Regent Park.
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W. K. Lis
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From link.
How long would it take to go from Downsview Park TTC Station to Union Station via Line 1 versus going from Downsview Park GO Station to Union Station via Barrie GO Train, and vice versa? Even with the "two minute walk" between the two stations, would it become a viable "express" service for some people?
Connecting with TTC During a Major GO Train Service Disruption - Downsview Park
How long would it take to go from Downsview Park TTC Station to Union Station via Line 1 versus going from Downsview Park GO Station to Union Station via Barrie GO Train, and vice versa? Even with the "two minute walk" between the two stations, would it become a viable "express" service for some people?
Tristen
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33 mins for TTC vs 21 mins for GO
The Barrie line will be much faster after double tracks is done in Toronto (my estimation is 15 mins)
However, GO is $5.18 which is expensive compare to TTC
ARG1
Senior Member
From link.
Connecting with TTC During a Major GO Train Service Disruption - Downsview Park
How long would it take to go from Downsview Park TTC Station to Union Station via Line 1 versus going from Downsview Park GO Station to Union Station via Barrie GO Train, and vice versa? Even with the "two minute walk" between the two stations, would it become a viable "express" service for some people?
According to the GO Expansion Full Business Case, the predicted travel time from Downsview Park to Union post electrification is 12 mins.
W. K. Lis
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With headways on the Barrie GO Line every 30 m, may not be worth it to transfer if one misses the connecting train. If the GO trains had the 5-minute headways like the TTC subway, it might be worth it, but not today, or this century
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ARG1
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1) Barrie Line headways are currently hourly
2) The plan for the Barrie Line post GO Expansion is every 10 minutes with room to expand if necessary, which is quite reasonable (Its 4TPH to Bradford, with an additional 2TPH to Allendale Waterfront All Day, leaving us with 6TPH serving Toronto).
W. K. Lis
Superstar
If the plans hold out to headways of every 10 minutes, then it actually would be better headway service than some U.S. rapid transit (metro) services.
turini2
Active Member
Happy 100th to the TTC! Here's to the next 100 years 
drum118
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TTC celebrates 100 years of moving Toronto
September 1, 2021
Today, Sept. 1, 2021, marks 100 years of service for the TTC. To kick off its anniversary celebrations, the TTC hosted a special celebration at its Roncesvalles Carhouse where Mayor John Tory officially proclaimed Sept. 1 as "TTC Centenary Day" in the city of Toronto.
"For 100 years, the TTC has provided a vital link, connecting people with places and opportunities in Toronto. The TTC has grown over the past century to deliver exceptional transit that provides service to all corners of the city through a network of buses, subways, streetcars and Wheel-Trans vehicles," said Toronto Mayor John Tory. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, the TTC has continued non-stop to help frontline workers get to work to help save lives. And I know the TTC is ready to help people move around the city even more as we continue to reopen and restart our economy. The TTC will be vital to Toronto's economy and jobs coming back stronger than ever. As we celebrate the TTC's past, I am confident in its future because we are committed as a City to continuing to upgrade and expand the TTC with the help of our partners in the provincial and federal governments."
"This significant milestone invites us to reflect on the important role that the TTC has played in Toronto's history over the last 100 years. Through a century of immense change, the TTC has evolved and adapted along with the city we serve," said TTC Chair Jaye Robinson. "We've come a long way since 1921 and I'm very excited about our plans for the future."
"I'm proud that while so much has changed in the last century, one thing that hasn't is how vital public transit is to this city and the 32 billion people who have used the TTC over the past 100 years," said TTC CEO Rick Leary. "Although the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted in-person events and forced us to modify how we're marking this milestone, we hope the whole GTA will still join us in celebrating our centenary over the next several months. I want to extend a special thank you to the nearly 16,000 employees at the TTC, and all of the TTC's past employees whose hard work and dedication have made this century of service possible."
Today's event included a display of historic TTC vehicles, including some of the oldest streetcars - Peter Witt (1921), PCC (1938), CLRV, ALRV - the oldest GM Bus (1980), as well as newer streetcars, electric buses and Wheel-Trans vehicles. Also in attendance were two of the longest-serving TTC employees as well as former Chief Executives and General Managers and past Board Chairs.
A number of activities will be taking place over the coming months, as the TTC commemorates a century of public service. The Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square and the CN Tower will both be lit red tonight. Customers travelling on TTC buses today can also collect a commemorative TTC100 transfer when paying their fare. In addition, there will be celebratory banners on display outside Union Station on Front St. for the entire month of September.
The TTC is also marking the occasion through an awareness campaign on its vehicles, social media channels and in stations. A special TTC 100th Anniversary microsite has been launched at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ttc100years.ca%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C27baeaf9012b435afbb808d96d5b837c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637661062079783030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=u1lqTYpJHcTBbL0rg8jKuYWYdKzbn8NK0YinZUt%2FhCc%3D&reserved=0 , which includes historical photos and descriptions about the TTC's story. Customers are encouraged to visit the site to learn more about how they can participate in the celebrations.
Since June, the TTC has also been running a photo exhibit at some of its stations, in partnership with the City of Toronto Archives. Titled The TTC - 100 Years of Moving Toronto, the displays are a comprehensive collection of newly digitized photography showcasing the TTC's journey over the past 100 years. The in-station displays will remain in place until July 2022, and the exhibit can also be viewed virtually on toronto.ca/archives https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toronto.ca%2Fcity-government%2Faccountability-operations-customer-service%2Faccess-city-information-or-records%2Fcity-of-toronto-archives%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C27baeaf9012b435afbb808d96d5b837c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637661062079783030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nsdmhAx8aB%2BI57RFy7TdDwdvFzI955eJsnYavy5f8r4%3D&reserved=0
In the coming weeks, a commemorative 100th Anniversary TTC coffee table book and artwork will be available for purchase in the TTC online store at ttcshop.ca. As of Sept. 13, members of the public can also look out for a special TTC augmented reality filter on Instagram, which will allow them to see what they'd look like as a historic TTC Employee. A public art project is also planned for Spadina Station in 2022, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary.
Additional events will be announced throughout the year, in accordance with public health guidelines, as the TTC continues to celebrate 100 years of serving the great city of Toronto. More information about the events and activities related to this celebration will be available on ttc.ca/ttc100.
September 1, 2021
Today, Sept. 1, 2021, marks 100 years of service for the TTC. To kick off its anniversary celebrations, the TTC hosted a special celebration at its Roncesvalles Carhouse where Mayor John Tory officially proclaimed Sept. 1 as "TTC Centenary Day" in the city of Toronto.
"For 100 years, the TTC has provided a vital link, connecting people with places and opportunities in Toronto. The TTC has grown over the past century to deliver exceptional transit that provides service to all corners of the city through a network of buses, subways, streetcars and Wheel-Trans vehicles," said Toronto Mayor John Tory. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, the TTC has continued non-stop to help frontline workers get to work to help save lives. And I know the TTC is ready to help people move around the city even more as we continue to reopen and restart our economy. The TTC will be vital to Toronto's economy and jobs coming back stronger than ever. As we celebrate the TTC's past, I am confident in its future because we are committed as a City to continuing to upgrade and expand the TTC with the help of our partners in the provincial and federal governments."
"This significant milestone invites us to reflect on the important role that the TTC has played in Toronto's history over the last 100 years. Through a century of immense change, the TTC has evolved and adapted along with the city we serve," said TTC Chair Jaye Robinson. "We've come a long way since 1921 and I'm very excited about our plans for the future."
"I'm proud that while so much has changed in the last century, one thing that hasn't is how vital public transit is to this city and the 32 billion people who have used the TTC over the past 100 years," said TTC CEO Rick Leary. "Although the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted in-person events and forced us to modify how we're marking this milestone, we hope the whole GTA will still join us in celebrating our centenary over the next several months. I want to extend a special thank you to the nearly 16,000 employees at the TTC, and all of the TTC's past employees whose hard work and dedication have made this century of service possible."
Today's event included a display of historic TTC vehicles, including some of the oldest streetcars - Peter Witt (1921), PCC (1938), CLRV, ALRV - the oldest GM Bus (1980), as well as newer streetcars, electric buses and Wheel-Trans vehicles. Also in attendance were two of the longest-serving TTC employees as well as former Chief Executives and General Managers and past Board Chairs.
A number of activities will be taking place over the coming months, as the TTC commemorates a century of public service. The Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square and the CN Tower will both be lit red tonight. Customers travelling on TTC buses today can also collect a commemorative TTC100 transfer when paying their fare. In addition, there will be celebratory banners on display outside Union Station on Front St. for the entire month of September.
The TTC is also marking the occasion through an awareness campaign on its vehicles, social media channels and in stations. A special TTC 100th Anniversary microsite has been launched at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ttc100years.ca%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C27baeaf9012b435afbb808d96d5b837c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637661062079783030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=u1lqTYpJHcTBbL0rg8jKuYWYdKzbn8NK0YinZUt%2FhCc%3D&reserved=0 , which includes historical photos and descriptions about the TTC's story. Customers are encouraged to visit the site to learn more about how they can participate in the celebrations.
Since June, the TTC has also been running a photo exhibit at some of its stations, in partnership with the City of Toronto Archives. Titled The TTC - 100 Years of Moving Toronto, the displays are a comprehensive collection of newly digitized photography showcasing the TTC's journey over the past 100 years. The in-station displays will remain in place until July 2022, and the exhibit can also be viewed virtually on toronto.ca/archives https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toronto.ca%2Fcity-government%2Faccountability-operations-customer-service%2Faccess-city-information-or-records%2Fcity-of-toronto-archives%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C27baeaf9012b435afbb808d96d5b837c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637661062079783030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nsdmhAx8aB%2BI57RFy7TdDwdvFzI955eJsnYavy5f8r4%3D&reserved=0
In the coming weeks, a commemorative 100th Anniversary TTC coffee table book and artwork will be available for purchase in the TTC online store at ttcshop.ca. As of Sept. 13, members of the public can also look out for a special TTC augmented reality filter on Instagram, which will allow them to see what they'd look like as a historic TTC Employee. A public art project is also planned for Spadina Station in 2022, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary.
Additional events will be announced throughout the year, in accordance with public health guidelines, as the TTC continues to celebrate 100 years of serving the great city of Toronto. More information about the events and activities related to this celebration will be available on ttc.ca/ttc100.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
The city owned Toronto Civic Railway began operation in 1912. Opening on December 18, 1912, the Gerrard line (Greenwood to Main) was the first TCR line in operation. Other routes were Danforth (Broadview to Luttrell), St. Clair (Yonge to Lansdowne), Lansdowne, and Bloor West (Dundas Street West to Runnymede). With the experience gained by the TCR, the city was able to merge with the privately operated Toronto Railway Company, to become the Toronto Transportation Commission in 1921.
drum118
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Reecemartin
Active Member
Happy birthday, TTC! This is what I think the transit agency's greatest achievement is.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
The biggest problem with the TTC is that mostly the powers-that-be (TTC commissioners and politicians) are not public transit users. They look at the dollar sign, and tend to sabotage any needed improvements needed for the TTC. They would defer repairs and maintenance to save money. They would increase crowding on the the vehicles, again to save money. They don't install platform screen doors on the subway platforms, again to save money. Instead of replacing the streetcar single-point switches with double-point switches, they issue "go slow" orders, again to save money.
Jonny5
Senior Member
I was digging around an old suitcase gifted to me from my parents many years ago and found some interesting artifacts hiding in a pocket on one side. I thought I would share one of the many of these covering a whole two years that were stuffed inside.
It was hard to get it to focus properly, but it's $276.00, which I believe covers both the GO Transit fare for 01-18 (Union to Hamilton) and the TTC Metropass. You could buy these at the GO Transit wickets in Union Station only, IIRC (located in the old Bay Concourse).
It was hard to get it to focus properly, but it's $276.00, which I believe covers both the GO Transit fare for 01-18 (Union to Hamilton) and the TTC Metropass. You could buy these at the GO Transit wickets in Union Station only, IIRC (located in the old Bay Concourse).