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zang
Senior Member
Dundas West is one that probably *should* be renamed. Where other east/west station names are on the same latitude perpendicular to Yonge, Dundas of course takes that turn and eventually sits north of Bloor, crossing a subway line running in and entirely different direction, and quite a distance from (now TMU). I have encountered at least one confused person asking how to get to the Eaton Centre within Dundas West station. They were from somewhere in the GTA and were told to "hop on the subway and go to Dundas station". At which point, it's just less frustrating for someone like that to get on an (if they're lucky) 50 minute 505, than hope they understand cardinal directions needed for a much shorter subway ride.
Whether Roncesvalles or Junction is a better name there (considering the station technically exists in/on neither) is debatable, but it's one station where its name doesn't do it any favours.
fiendishlibrarian
Active Member
I read somewhere - Transit Toronto most likely - that its original name was to be "Vincent", after the streetcar loop that existed on the other side of the street and the fact the station sits atop Vincent Yard.
A 6264
Active Member
Dundas West will definitely change its name at some time, for the same reason Dundas was changed.
A 6264
Active Member
Humber College is no longer called by that name, as well.
T3G
Senior Member
There does exist a plan to change its name in the next 10 years, but not for the reasons you claim. The city backed away from their politically charged plan to rename the street, we would've retained the status quo had TMU not offered to foot the bill for the Dundas station renaming. Then the idea was developed to rename DW because there is no core Dundas station anymore. It's a feedback loop of reactions and has nothing to do with the controversy over Henry Dundas anymore.
6ixGod
Active Member
Ahh I did not know that....interesting. Maybe they should have just went with "Humber station" instead.
Sandpit
Active Member
It's legally and commonly still called Humber College.
JBR
Active Member
It would be nice to see some coordination between Mx and TTC for a new name once the tunnel is complete between GO/UPX and TTC.
Bloor West Junction?
Junction?
Is there a landmark nearby?
mr_content
New Member
If they're serious about GO/TTC integration and making it a major transit hub, I'd maybe lean "West Toronto" though it's admittedly a bit nebulous. Obviously can't use the cross street names, Roncesvalles or Junction don't really suit the location, and the neighbourhood names of "West Bend" or "High Park North" are either obscure or obviously nonsensical.
I'm sure Metrolinx will spend top dollar in consulting fees on an utterly baffling name, whatever it ends up being.
I'm sure Metrolinx will spend top dollar in consulting fees on an utterly baffling name, whatever it ends up being.
T3G
Senior Member
Perhaps "Tall Building", to complement "Old Elm".
suspenderpianoman
New Member
How about "The Crossways" Station in honour all of their cooperation on the pedestrian tunnel project /s
pleaseLRT
New Member
Released today on TTC's website:
www.ttc.ca
I assume that if Line 5 was close, a page like that would've released as well. No page, no dice
Coming December 7, 2025 - Line 6 Finch West
www.ttc.ca
I assume that if Line 5 was close, a page like that would've released as well. No page, no dice
Steve X
Senior Member
Unless the city changes the name of the road, it’s perfectly fine. Like most stations are name after streets.
urbancog
Active Member
The neighbourhood E of the station (between the 3 tracks) is called Junction Triangle, which would make a good choice imho. The new Bloor/Lansdowne station could also be called Bloordale for the settlement name at Bloor && Lansdowne.