Latest streetcar derailment still a mystery
The TTC cannot determine why a handful of streetcars have left the tracks while turning right from Queen Street onto Broadview Avenue. That includes a derailment that occurred Monday evening.
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Tech-savvy TTC riders provide alternate trip planner
When two self-described computer geeks noticed problems with a transit trip planner, they took matters into their own hands.
TTC’s future looms as mayoral issue
Mayoral candidates for this fall’s municipal election appear eager to make changes at the Toronto Transit Commission.
Is the TTC really an essential service?
The state of the TTC is under scrutiny yet again, this time due to a private member’s bill, submitted Jan. 22 by Liberal MPP David Caplan.
TTC raises volume on thefts of electronics
Recent thefts on the TTC should make passengers wary when using electronics. That warning comes from the director of communications for the TTC, Brad Ross. A pregnant woman was robbed of her BlackBerry while riding…
Community group fights for subway instead of LRT
Construction has begun on the Sheppard Light Rail Transit line, but a local group is trying to halt the project by bringing attention to “Transit City deceptions.”
TTC appoints customer service specialist
The chair of a new TTC advisory panel says that responsibility for better customer service rests with both TTC managers and workers.
Toronto’s electronic eyes keep traffic flowing
Entering the dimly lit room at Toronto’s Traffic Management Centre, the first thing that pops out are the television monitors.
TTC chair set for rough ride in mayoralty race
Small business owners mixed with various other protesters Monday to demonstrate against Toronto city councillor Adam Giambrone’s run for mayor.
Pan Am Games could provide the spark for GO Transit electrification
Electrifying the entire GO Transit system would not completed by the time the 2015 Pan Am Games roll into Toronto, according to the project manager of a $2-million feasabilty study being conducted by Metrolinx.