max
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10 routes means 8 more to fix if you find a problem. A small trial to prove the service and to work out any TTC specific issues before a larger rollout is entirely appropriate.
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TTC: Other Items (catch all)
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EastYorkTTCFan
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KhalilHeron
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they're two of the busiest and longest routes where more people could be using the wifi for longer... makes sense to me
EastYorkTTCFan
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I don't think that it's enough of a good sample size they should have more than two routes
KhalilHeron
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I don't get why it really matters... they just need to test it to make sure it works smoothly before rolling It out across most of the fleet, it doesn't need to be a large sample size, and it saves them some hassle if they do encounter a problem. This is an interesting thing to have strong opinions about
EastYorkTTCFan
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I don't see why they need to do it on such a small scale though and I also don't really see what problems people seem to think is going to happen. I think that the TTC is making a big deal about it being on only two routes for no reason at all. They should have it open to more people.I don't get why it really matters... they just need to test it to make sure it works smoothly before rolling It out across most of the fleet, it doesn't need to be a large sample size, and it saves them some hassle if they do encounter a problem. This is an interesting thing to have strong opinions about
sacred
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I think that just because you have the ability to post this much about this topic doesn’t mean you should
rbt
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I presume the test is 95% mechanical: will the wiring and hardware as installed handle the bouncy ride, heat/cold, moisture, ... without frequent maintenance. Someone will check at the end of the test that the plugs stayed tight, nothing shifted, etc.
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H4F33Z
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It's. called. a. pilot...?
drum118
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TTC to honour the memory of the 215 Indigenous children with a stop-and-stay
May 31, 2021
Tomorrow at 2:15 p.m., the TTC will bring all of its vehicles to standstill and pause for two minutes of silence to honour the 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation territory.
All subway trains will be held at station platforms. Bus and streetcar operators will stop their vehicles at a regular service stop prior to 2:15 p.m. and remain there for the duration of the pause. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be brought to a stop at a safe location. Subway station announcements and social media posts will also be suspended during this time.
TTC customers will be notified of this service interruption via onboard PA announcements and on-screen messages where possible, social media posts and TTC.ca.
All service will resume immediately following the two-minute pause.
The TTC and all its employees express their deepest sympathies for all those whose lives were taken at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and all Indigenous children who never made it home, the survivors, and their families.
May 31, 2021
Tomorrow at 2:15 p.m., the TTC will bring all of its vehicles to standstill and pause for two minutes of silence to honour the 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation territory.
All subway trains will be held at station platforms. Bus and streetcar operators will stop their vehicles at a regular service stop prior to 2:15 p.m. and remain there for the duration of the pause. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be brought to a stop at a safe location. Subway station announcements and social media posts will also be suspended during this time.
TTC customers will be notified of this service interruption via onboard PA announcements and on-screen messages where possible, social media posts and TTC.ca.
All service will resume immediately following the two-minute pause.
The TTC and all its employees express their deepest sympathies for all those whose lives were taken at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and all Indigenous children who never made it home, the survivors, and their families.
drum118
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TTC honours Pride and National Indigenous History Months this June
June 1, 2021
This June, the TTC is proudly honouring the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the GTHA and the region's Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer and Questioning communities (2SLGBTQ+) with vehicle wraps, printed posters, digital/web messages and social media posts.
"I want to thank the TTC for launching both these campaigns to help us continue to build up an inclusive and diverse city. I encourage residents to explore the National Indigenous History Month campaign created with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Phil Cote to showcase the history of our Indigenous communities. The TTC's Pride Month campaign is an important recognition of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and shows our ongoing commitment to safely celebrate Pride across our city," said Mayor Tory.
"Thank you to our TTC team and external partners for developing our Pride and National Indigenous History Month campaigns. This month and every month, the TTC Board remains committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion to ensure that all of our riders and employees feel welcome on the TTC," said TTC Chair Jaye Robinson.
To honour the rich history of Indigenous Peoples, the TTC consulted with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and an Indigenous Young Elder, Phil Cote, to create an awareness campaign. The campaign will run externally at TTC stations and internally at work locations, as well as on TTC vehicles.
The campaign showcases eight locations that highlight the cultural teachings, traditions and historical and present day influence of Indigenous peoples, helping customers and employees better appreciate the history behind the places they pass every day.
The TTC is also wrapping five streetcars with a land acknowledgement in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The TTC is proud to be holding itself accountable to recognize the original people of the land it operates on.
"Occasions like this give us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diversity in our city. These are important campaigns for the TTC - they increase awareness and ultimately remind us that we are working toward building a more inclusive society," said TTC CEO Rick Leary. "Being an inclusive employer and having a transit system where everyone feels welcome are critical steps in ensuring that the TTC continues to be the transit system that makes Toronto proud."
June is also Pride month and customers will once again notice a colourful, Pride-themed artwork-wrapped bus on the 94 Wellesley to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ2+ communities.
Customers and local residents near Davisville Station will also notice the Pride Flag, flying from June 1 to 14, followed by the Transgender Pride Flag from June 15 to June 30, marking the TTC's commitment to combatting homophobia, transphobia and biphobia in its workplace and on the transit system.
"I am heartened by the way the organization and its employees have stepped up to honour and celebrate these two very important and prominent communities this month," said TTC's Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Keisha Campbell. "Only once we fully recognize and celebrate the strength that diversity brings to our organization and our city, can we truly make a difference and do better in the future."
Along with these campaigns, the TTC is also bringing all of its vehicles to standstill and pausing for two minutes of silence today at 2:15 p.m. to honour the 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation territory.
All subway trains will be held at station platforms. Bus and streetcar operators will stop their vehicles at a regular service stop prior to 2:15 p.m. and remain there for the duration of the pause. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be brought to a stop at a safe location. Subway station announcements and social media posts will also be suspended during this time.
TTC customers will be notified of this service interruption via onboard PA announcements and on-screen messages where possible, social media posts and TTC.ca.
The TTC and all its employees express their deepest sympathies for all those whose lives were taken at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and all Indigenous children who never made it home, the survivors, and their families.
The TTC is proud to celebrate its employees and customers and their diverse identities. The organization continues to work hard to create an inclusive environment that Torontonians can be both proud of and feel welcomed by.
June 1, 2021
This June, the TTC is proudly honouring the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the GTHA and the region's Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer and Questioning communities (2SLGBTQ+) with vehicle wraps, printed posters, digital/web messages and social media posts.
"I want to thank the TTC for launching both these campaigns to help us continue to build up an inclusive and diverse city. I encourage residents to explore the National Indigenous History Month campaign created with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Phil Cote to showcase the history of our Indigenous communities. The TTC's Pride Month campaign is an important recognition of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and shows our ongoing commitment to safely celebrate Pride across our city," said Mayor Tory.
"Thank you to our TTC team and external partners for developing our Pride and National Indigenous History Month campaigns. This month and every month, the TTC Board remains committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion to ensure that all of our riders and employees feel welcome on the TTC," said TTC Chair Jaye Robinson.
To honour the rich history of Indigenous Peoples, the TTC consulted with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and an Indigenous Young Elder, Phil Cote, to create an awareness campaign. The campaign will run externally at TTC stations and internally at work locations, as well as on TTC vehicles.
The campaign showcases eight locations that highlight the cultural teachings, traditions and historical and present day influence of Indigenous peoples, helping customers and employees better appreciate the history behind the places they pass every day.
The TTC is also wrapping five streetcars with a land acknowledgement in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The TTC is proud to be holding itself accountable to recognize the original people of the land it operates on.
"Occasions like this give us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diversity in our city. These are important campaigns for the TTC - they increase awareness and ultimately remind us that we are working toward building a more inclusive society," said TTC CEO Rick Leary. "Being an inclusive employer and having a transit system where everyone feels welcome are critical steps in ensuring that the TTC continues to be the transit system that makes Toronto proud."
June is also Pride month and customers will once again notice a colourful, Pride-themed artwork-wrapped bus on the 94 Wellesley to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ2+ communities.
Customers and local residents near Davisville Station will also notice the Pride Flag, flying from June 1 to 14, followed by the Transgender Pride Flag from June 15 to June 30, marking the TTC's commitment to combatting homophobia, transphobia and biphobia in its workplace and on the transit system.
"I am heartened by the way the organization and its employees have stepped up to honour and celebrate these two very important and prominent communities this month," said TTC's Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Keisha Campbell. "Only once we fully recognize and celebrate the strength that diversity brings to our organization and our city, can we truly make a difference and do better in the future."
Along with these campaigns, the TTC is also bringing all of its vehicles to standstill and pausing for two minutes of silence today at 2:15 p.m. to honour the 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation territory.
All subway trains will be held at station platforms. Bus and streetcar operators will stop their vehicles at a regular service stop prior to 2:15 p.m. and remain there for the duration of the pause. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be brought to a stop at a safe location. Subway station announcements and social media posts will also be suspended during this time.
TTC customers will be notified of this service interruption via onboard PA announcements and on-screen messages where possible, social media posts and TTC.ca.
The TTC and all its employees express their deepest sympathies for all those whose lives were taken at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and all Indigenous children who never made it home, the survivors, and their families.
The TTC is proud to celebrate its employees and customers and their diverse identities. The organization continues to work hard to create an inclusive environment that Torontonians can be both proud of and feel welcomed by.
W. K. Lis
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Coolstar
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Richard White
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Funny thing was that based on the timings, I like would have been on that train heading northbound.
allengeorge
Senior Member
I find the union position that ATC is problematic and that this shows that we need two people on the trains self-serving. That said, it is a problem that essentially ATC and manual operation in pocket tracks seem to be two different worlds that require human coordination - there has to be a more complete, safe solution.