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Taking the temperature: Riders are hot, cold -- and just right -- about comfort aboard transit vehicles

by: Ed Drass

January 17, 2010 6:38 PM

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I've asked readers for their comments about heat and air conditioning on board transit vehicles. Comments in bold indicate specific instances or key problems. I reported these to TTC media reps, but it does not appear they were passed along to the appropriate departments. A particular is ...more

Kudos to bar owners for free TTC service on New Year's

by: Ed Drass

December 29, 2009 6:10 PM

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Here's who to thank: Toronto Entertainment AllianceOther GTA transit service during these holidays: Transit TorontoFrom the official media release:-- --TTC New Year’s Eve serviceOn New Year’s Eve, the Toronto Transit Commission will offer free, extended service after midnight to 4 a.m. on Janu ...more

Longer (and longer) trip times aboard GO trains

by: Ed Drass

December 06, 2009 7:02 PM

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I recently asked Metro readers to provide questions for GO Transit’s Managing Director Gary McNeil. The first is from a long-time commuter. McNeil's response to In Transit and my comments follow.Des O'Callaghan of Georgetown: "When I started riding the Georgetown train in 1986 the jo ...more

Controlling fraud with "new" fareboxes?

by: Ed Drass

November 08, 2009 7:33 PM

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I recently asked TTC media rep Brad Ross about plans to require Metropass and token users to validate their fares upon boarding vehicles. (Read the Toronto Star story here.)See Brad's replies below, plus a supplementary question about delays and some relevant links. Ed: 1. Is the TTC losing ...more

Enjoyable train trips within 3 hours of Toronto fall colours tours

by: Ed Drass

September 13, 2009 11:50 PM

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Also see the Metro column of Monday, Sept. 14:http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/comment/article/309696--taking-vacations-close-to-home-by-trainTips: - Be sure to choose schedules with travel in daylight hours.- Note that passenger trains often share the track with freights, and can be delayed. B ...more

York University busway to (partly) open in late August

by: Ed Drass

August 04, 2009 6:24 PM

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The TTC’s newest transit right of way could significantly improve the ride for thousands of commuters in Toronto, especially students and staff of York University. Five years after being approved and almost ten years after being picked as an environmental priority for the City of Toronto, part ...more

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Underground subways are faster, hold more people, cost less to maintain as they are not weathered and remain in a closed, monitored and safe environment for pedestrians, take up no space on our...

By Andre

Re: Transit & Election 2010: Promises threaten recent progress

Just found a great alternative regardless of what happens with the TTC. I signed up on the street with zipcar toronto today! i mean, I'll keep my metropass but use this when I need to. I used a promo...

By Quin

Re: Transit & Election 2010: Promises threaten recent progress

I will have to walk a lot less now, thanks to new busway. www.jobstower.ca

By Khaqan

Re: York University busway to (partly) open in late August