Recent content by W. K. Lis

One of the biggest outstanding issues with opening the Crosstown is or was software defects in the signalling and train control system. Could there be problems with "talking" via WiFi or cellular or whatever communication links they are using? Must be something us "folks" don't need to know.

Guessing no WiFi for the Ontario Line 3?

Was WiFi on Line 5 one of the check-boxes for "completion"? Did they give up WiFi on all rapid transit lines in Toronto because of that?

It was a joke, but then... They have to put cell phone service at the very least in the stations and tunnels. WiFi would be better.

Are the pay phones being returned to the underground stations? :eek:

Depending on your mobile phone plan, using your cellular data for calls and texts can be expensive. But WiFi is usually cheaper, so using your internet connection instead can provide a cost-saving advantage. Cheaper to use WiFi than Cell service. When at home, friends, or where-ever there is...

Toronto Star reports... Rogers, TTC to pull the plug on free Wi-Fi in subway stations TConnect is exhibiting poor performance, is vulnerable to cyber attacks, and its usage has declined by 65 per cent in 12 months. (BTW. Former...

The truck apron is asphalt. The Dutch would use cobblestones or brick. However, the automobile lobby wanted a smoother and FASTER drive around the corner, so the city appeased the motorist, not the pedestrians. Same reason for replacing cobblestones between streetcar tracks with a smoother...

The shadows in the photos makes it hard to discern. Maybe "temporary" or to be added later (which could be done to existing stairwells).

How many solar panels and wind turbines (the designs have improved) would be needed to replace the gas plant? In addition, the air conditioning to most of the buildings could be attached to the Enwave Deep Lake Water Cooling network.

For retail and offices, there could be a plaza development east of this property at 1400 Weston Road. From https://riverboatcentre.ca/

11 and 13 Hollis Street to be torn down for a "laydown area" for the Eglinton West LRT extension's tunnel construction. 15 Hollis Street is the location for a 48 story, 583 unit condo development. So that's why 11 and 13 were not bought by Gairloch Developments. See...

I would keep the cash fare at the full adult price. Need a "discount" fare (IE. student, senior, child), apply for it using PRESTO. Even if the "child" is supposed to be free, the PRESTO card becomes an "ID" for the "discount".

Are there bicycle runnels on the stairwells?