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What are you talking about? If you're referring to the 2018 Provincial Elections, only 359 177 out of the 1 079 875 Torontonian voters voted for the PC party (roughly 34%). the rest mainly voted for the NDP. If you're referring to the 2014 mayoral race, if you have forgotten, Torontonians voted...

Currently the TTC is the only one to not include the feature and, as a YRT user, I haven't seen anyone block the door to check their balance or that sorts given its displayed for a few seconds. Given that Presto doesn't have real time updates besides at the vending machines, it's very easy for...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/presto-balances-ttc-1.5146713 Common sense has made a comeback at TTC management.

Given the huge gaps between the stations on this particular extension, there is a real opportunity for the city to untangle the mess of bus lines running into Scarborough Town Centre and move towards a more natural grid in Scarborough (assuming the 3 stop plan is still a go). I don't think this...

I was initially a little taken aback they didn't go for a fully enclosed walkway between the VIA station and Trembley. Looking at this installation though, I'm a little happy they didn't go for an enclosed walkway. It seems much more pleasant than any enclosed structure (outside of the colder...

I know that is no longer the case and never claimed it was never going to be included. I was referring to "Transit City era" documents that stated (in a really brief note) their initial plans were to have the LRV's stop at every single stop whether or not anyone would get on or off. Thank god...

Surprised to see the "stop request" function included. I remembered early documents said that the LRV's would stop at every stop. I assumed it was because the LRV's would be too fast and heavy to stop safely if they were included. Nonetheless, quite happy it is included and will hopefully...

This is definitely an improvement over the current map. The current map still works well as is, but with Eglinton coming, it might end getting pretty clustered. For line 1, it could give them the chance to finally distinguish the University and Yonge segments given they refer to it during subway...

https://www.concreteawards.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Architectural-Merit-TTC-Pioneer-Village-Subway-1.pdf On page 2

I can't remember the source, but when the extension opened an engineer on the project went on the record to say that the design of Pioneer Village included a possibility of a seamless connection with the Steeles BRT (if it ever gets built). I had always assumed the "dip" above the station...

I no longer understand the heritage designation for the roof. I understand its significance in rail history in Canada but, at this point, the utilities along with this sign board has protruded the roof so much I can barely make out the bush-shed design. Most of the heritage value of the roof has...

Fair enough point. With the way things are turning out in Queen's Park, I would suspect fare integration is somewhat in the works given that York Region is a conservative stronghold. But given fare integration was supposed to be in place by the time this extension were open, I wouldn't hold my...

Yes the southern portion of the Pioneer Village Bus Terminal is only across the street from the northernmost buildings on campus, but it's a fare-paid zone so YRT riders would need to pay a TTC fare just to walk from one end of the station to another (at that point they might as well hop on the...

I really think you can only blame physics because of that. The train bogie and wheels has to go under those seats so they really had no choice but to go with the quad seating. The quad seat feature is pretty standard in other 100% low floor LRV's so I doubt there's much anyone can do about it...

It doesn't seem like a turf would be added for the Crosstown or Finch West from the renderings. The fire department threw a "hissy-fit" when it was proposed on Queens Quay along with a Scarborough Councillor who declared "war on grass." Not sure how Paris (which is incredibly more dense than...

https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9340037-poll-students-spend-more-time-commuting-with-ttc-in-vaughan/ I somewhat don't understand the complaints with YRT service to York University.It's only a 15 minute walk between the Pioneer Village YRT Terminal and York University subway station...

Don't forget the time he suggested replacing streetcars with buses. https://globalnews.ca/news/1260779/rob-ford-talks-transit-more-subways-no-more-streetcars/ I wouldn't say he was the worst mayor as he was very keen on keeping in touch with residents (actually gave out his number and...

Walked past the terminal again today and saw construction workers working on the interior of the building with more signage going in. From what I'm reading their under bankruptcy protection so they are still continuing work on their contracted projects, at a very slow rate. I regularly pass...

I would say density is more of a factor than the actual population. Los Angeles is the 3rd largest city in North America, but has a significant light rail system while lacking much in the way of subway technology. Sydney also is opening its first subway this month despite having 2 million more...

Looks like ION beat the Confederation line. The mayor made a small comment hinting that the Confederation line might open a few days after Canada Day. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lrt-train-derailed-friday-1.5121546 But the article also states council is aiming for the line to open...