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Riders, if you ever wonder why your bus is delayed with either longer travel or wait times, this image below is the main reason why and the most common.
Complaining to your transit agency will not solve the problem unless you’re in favour or f prioritizing transit vehicles.
Commentary
I’ve came across many tweets made to TTC and GO transit about subway and train closures on the weekend.
Complaining about weekend closures because of an event happening in town is really unhelpful.
For those that say maintenance should be done at night, this is really insufficient. When there are miles of track to deal with but only a 3-4 hour window, this is simply not enough.
Transit News Network retweeted
Very exciting to see Ontario Line tunneling progressing on schedule. The first segment of tunnel between two stations is now complete!
The first Ontario Line tunnel boring machine, Libby, has broken through at the future King West Station after tunnelling its way 1.3 kilometres from Exhibition Station.
It’s another great sign of the progress being made on the transformational Ontario Line, which is supporting 4,700 jobs every year and putting nearly 230,000 people in walking distance of transit.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Transit News Network retweeted
🚇 Subway service on Line 2 between St George and Broadview stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 due to planned track work. Learn more: bit.ly/4iTrKF5
Transit News Network retweeted
A TTC streetcar *looks* big, but its total space footprint in traffic replaces just 5 stopped cars or ~2 moving ones. A street car can be nearly empty and still be more efficient than cars.
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Transit News Network retweeted
🚊📆 Nov. 7-8: Service Adjustments
➡️ Planned construction on Lakeshore East.
➡️ Planned construction on the Stouffville line.
➡️ Some adjustments on Friday, Nov. 6.
gotransit.com/en/service-upd…
Transit News Network retweeted
On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, there is no UP Express train service due to planned construction. GO buses will run direct from Union Station Bus Terminal to Pearson Airport Terminal 1. Service will be adjusted on Oct. 30. upexpress.com/en/planned-con…
Analysis
Freezing fares is popular amongst the riders but it’s not financially sustainable as cost pressures from fuel, labour contracts, materials etc…. will continue to increase.
In her re-election campaign, Olivia Chow touted progress she made during her first term as mayor. While she proposed some new policies, her platform was largely a pledge to keep going on that work.
Here's what she promised for the next 4 years. #TOpoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/t…
For weekend GO train riders, make note of these services disruptions this weekend
🚊📆 Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Service Adjustments
➡️ Planned construction on Lakeshore East.
➡️ Planned construction on the Kitchener, Barrie and Stouffville lines.
➡️ Some adjustments on Oct. 30.
gotransit.com/en/service-upd…
Opinion
Now that the municipal election results were released, moving forward, hopefully new council members will put public transit at the forefront.
Analysis
I’ve done analysis on Mr. Bradford’s transit pledges and I will reiterate them again.
Follow along.
Having shovels in the ground by 2030 under our current planning rules is simply not doable unless Mr. Bradford find ways to speed up the process.
Previous transit projects from planning to shovels in the ground takes on average 5 years or more.