Transit
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Collecting flack
The TTC doesn’t need to do drug testing on its drivers. For my money, I’d much prefer the Commission spend some time and capital on customer...
By John Lorinc -
TTC.ca beta site goes live
As mentioned yesterday, the TTC web site now has a re-designed beta version ready for public consumption. My initial impression is that it’s...
By Matthew Blackett -
TTC.ca beta site to be previewed tomorrow
A year and a half ago, Spacing teamed up with Reading Toronto, BlogTO and Torontoist to gather ideas from our readers on how the TTC could improve its web...
By Matthew Blackett -
Filling the Finch Station Lot
Astroboyboy123 posted this interesting time lapse video last week on YouTube of commuters arriving at one of the Finch Subway station’s parking lots...
By Sean Marshall -
POLL: should the TTC be declared an essential service?
Nearly a month ago, TTC workers went on strike for the weekend. Mayor David Miller asked the provincial government to enact back-to-work legislation...
By Spacing -
Street Stories: Neville Park Boulevard
For many Torontonians, Neville Park means “Yes, I’m going all the way — unless I short-turn at Connaught or Kingston Road.” Thanks...
By Todd Harrison -
TTC wants to install screen doors on subway platforms
[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i7rdsUa1MBU[/youtube] The TTC recently asked for RFP submissions on subway platform screens. These structures would be...
By Matthew Blackett -
Metrolinx consultation extended
Metrolinx (the former Greater Toronto Transportation Authority) is currently undertaking an ambitious project to create a comprehensive transportation...
By Dylan Reid -
IKEA decorates subway interior
In the weeks leading up to the mid-April opening of an Ikea store in Kobe, Japan, the Swedish furniture design giant has “redecorated” one of...
By Matthew Blackett -
Kudos and curiosity on the TTC
You may have seen these two TTC-themed ads on a subway recently (apologies for poor photo quality). The ad on the left is for the TTC Day Pass. We have...
By Shawn Micallef -
High rise apartments and Transit City
Map 1: Black dots represent Toronto’s modern apartments with existing rapid transit (click on map for larger version) Map 2: Clusters of...
By Matthew Blackett -
TTC Strike: Mayor to revive “essential service” motion
The Executive Committee of Toronto City Council will consider whether to ask the provincial government to designate the TTC an essential service on May...
By Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler