pmacpherson68
New Member
Why is Metrolinx reporting on progress of the Salvation Army building? Is there a connection?
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toronto647
Active Member
So in essence they move everything from Summer to Fall 2023 (i.e. December 22, 2023). Next presentation will simply move everything over to Winter 2024. What an easy job for the folks editing the slides lol
James1256
Active Member
Yes, this article goes into details. Basically, they had to construct some utilities where the former church was, and eventually struck a deal to redevelop the church at the same time as constructing utilities so they all blend in
reinventingthewheel
Active Member
“Upcoming current” much like the upcoming current announcement of the upcoming current opening of the line.
drum118
Superstar
I guess that will be 2026 when the Hurontario line will see service. Hurontario is another Crosstown project with so many miss dates so far.
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
I like it too.
Northern Light
Superstar
So people can see what you're discussing.
Reece posted that he liked the look of the iconography/signage at the new Laird Station.
His photos are below:
I'm going to have to disagree here.
Aside from the fact that the TTC logo provides the required information, and if you desired anything else on that sign it would be 'Line 5' and the appropriate colour...........
I think the TTC logo is far too small to be seen/understood at a distance, and that is equally true of the T, assuming anyone understands that at all.
junctionist
Senior Member
That's a cool looking design. Very refreshing. One issue, though, is that you have to get up close to see what it's for (unlike the existing TTC subway signs with a large backlit TTC logo).
If the new signs become ubiquitous at every station entrance, the obelisk design could become an iconic part of the transit system. When you see the obelisk, you know there's a station entrance nearby.
On the other hand, there's very little information on the sign. There's no line number, mode identification (e.g. subway, LRT, streetcar, modal interchange, etc.), or indication whether the station is open or closed.
If the new signs become ubiquitous at every station entrance, the obelisk design could become an iconic part of the transit system. When you see the obelisk, you know there's a station entrance nearby.
On the other hand, there's very little information on the sign. There's no line number, mode identification (e.g. subway, LRT, streetcar, modal interchange, etc.), or indication whether the station is open or closed.
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Jonny5
Senior Member
Agreed. It looks pretentiously over-designy from someone trying too hard to make something meaningless be important.
And the lightbulb will stop working in two months or so and never be replaced.
Just put up a normal sign.
Dan416
Senior Member
I suppose when they get tired of the "T" branding they can easily paste the line number over that circle.
nfitz
Superstar
I can't see how anyone could like this. Where the Line 5 sign?
Is it me, or are the symbols quite small. It's hard to tell with the poor angles.
I'm surprised they haven't picked new train colours already, now that half the fleet is painted.
Is it me, or are the symbols quite small. It's hard to tell with the poor angles.
It seems unlikely that Metrolinx would even keep sign the same until they are at most locations - let alone ubiquitous. Would would their branding staff ever do, if they'd already branded everything?
I'm surprised they haven't picked new train colours already, now that half the fleet is painted.
allengeorge
Senior Member
It’s fine to pick a design - even if I (and others) disagree about its utility. The problem is they haven’t committed. If they want (T) to be iconic and regionally understood, Metrolinx should come with money and work with all transit agencies in the region to incorporate it with their existing signage. Instead, what we have is inconsistent application - even within Metrolinx properties.
Mark my words: this will get thrown out and redone in a decade.
Mark my words: this will get thrown out and redone in a decade.
T3G
Senior Member
Yeah, I'm not at all certain it's a safe assumption that people know what the T means. I have yet to ever hear it come up in regular conversation, or to see it any promotional materials like printed maps.
It's no Roundel. Or, for that matter, TTC logo.
Jago88
Active Member
I noticed new signs up at the Mt Dennis station last week and my first thought was how bad the UP signage was. This isn't just the picture, this is what it looks like in person. Same on the more western entrance to the station
yrt+viva=1system
Senior Member
All I see here are three transit operators: MBTA, GO and the TTC
