Amare
Senior Member
They can paint it in a rainbow colour if they want, but there's nothing saving that station unless they clad over the concrete.
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TTC: Other Items (catch all)
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EYorker
New Member
I seem to recall the TTC had a tunnel washing car at one point in the past. Maybe my memory is playing tricks on me, but I remember it being named "Krystal Kleen." Maybe @smallspy can recall?
I believe the Ministry of Environment ordered the TTC to treat the waste water before allowing it down the storm drains. I also believe the (very effective, but harmful) chemicals the TTC was using were also an issue for the MoE. Hence that was the end of the tunnel washer, and the end of clean station platform walls.
drum118
Superstar
Since the end of 2025 is round the corner as the drop dead date for accessibility requirements, what are TTC plans having doors at bus terminals to meet the requirements???
Northern Light
Superstar
Did you mean 2024?
The target for compliance in the AODA is January 1st, 2025.
Currently, it appears the TTC is tracking to have to have 57/70 stations accessible by the deadline, with work to wrap at Glencairn and Castle Frank before year end.
Work will not be complete at Lawrence, Summerhill, Rosedale, College, King, Museum, Spadina Greenwood, Warden, Old Mill, Islington, High Park and Christie.
As to mitigation, the last I remember hearing of it was the September '23 report to the TTC Board:
From the above:
evandyk
Senior Member
It's not like stations like King, College, Lawrence, Islington are used by a lot of people. Obviously people with disabilities can just avoid those stations.
81-717
Active Member
I'm assuming this is sarcasm? King and College are in the downtown Yonge stretch, and do get pretty crowded (not that I've used that stretch in months ever since I happily switched to biking whenever possible). Lawrence is at least 2 km away from any other stations, so not really an option for someone, especially a disabled person, to make their own way to some other station. Islington isn't exactly close to Kipling or Royal York either.
evandyk
Senior Member
Yeah, that was sarcasm! The TTC's last ridership by station stats are from 2022 and King and College are both within the top 5 or so. Probably the two busiest non-transfer or -terminus stations other than Dundas.
Richard White
Senior Member
Stores are starting to close at Warden in the Bus Bays.
This tracks with the previously noted timeline for the bus bay closures.
This tracks with the previously noted timeline for the bus bay closures.
drum118
Superstar
I am talking about doors to the bus platforms at bus terminals and a typo on my end. I know a number of stations will not meet the 2025 date especially Warden and Islington. Islington has a hole in the ground for the new stations with parts of the concourse block off with hording beyond where the walkway will be to the new terminal as well on the platform.
Northern Light
Superstar
I believe the TTC finished putting in one or two sets of sliding doors, at every station w/the exception of Warden/Islington for obvious reasons.
I believe, you are indicating that this is required at every single bus bay? I was unaware of such a requirement. (not saying you're wrong, just not personally recalling that)
Molybdenum
Active Member
There is no such requirement for bus bay doors in the AODA standards.
Also, TTC has yet to announce this but as of last week elevators are in operation and open to the public at Glencairn Station.
Mind_the_gap
Active Member
With parking at Wilson being eliminated, I hope the new plan for the lot allows for the S-curve on the bus roadway to be eliminated. Meeting Wilson Heights at Ansford would be a more direct route for the 104 and 160/Wilson services. That curve is now just an unnecessary relic of the past.