TTC: Other Items (catch all)

[Amare]

Surprise, surprise. Employees (former and present) at TTC HO complaining about work conditions:

TTC hit with lawsuits as employees allege workplace bullying, harassment

Insults, discrimination, mental distress and a lack of support from leadership – these are some of the claims brought forward by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) employees who say bullying and harassment have become commonplace in the publicly funded workplace.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

So when the fruit is rotten right at the core and spreads to the rest of the organization at what point is enough, enough? Staff at Head Office aren't happy with management, front line workers aren't happy with management, customers aren't happy with management but yet the clown CEO himself isnt being held accountable for any of it? Leary is long past his expiration date.

 

[APTA-2048]

Surprise, surprise. Employees (former and present) at TTC HO complaining about work conditions:

TTC hit with lawsuits as employees allege workplace bullying, harassment

Insults, discrimination, mental distress and a lack of support from leadership – these are some of the claims brought forward by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) employees who say bullying and harassment have become commonplace in the publicly funded workplace.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

So when the fruit is rotten right at the core and spreads to the rest of the organization at what point is enough, enough? Staff at Head Office aren't happy with management, front line workers aren't happy with management, customers aren't happy with management but yet the clown CEO himself isnt being held accountable for any of it? Leary is long past his expiration date.

I’m glad the media is covering this. After all, TTC employees aren’t really allowed to speak freely about the organization, which really, should be a red flag. Word is Leary himself can be a real rude piece of sh*t if you are in conflict with him.

 

[Northern Light]

Surprise, surprise. Employees (former and present) at TTC HO complaining about work conditions:

TTC hit with lawsuits as employees allege workplace bullying, harassment

Insults, discrimination, mental distress and a lack of support from leadership – these are some of the claims brought forward by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) employees who say bullying and harassment have become commonplace in the publicly funded workplace.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

So when the fruit is rotten right at the core and spreads to the rest of the organization at what point is enough, enough? Staff at Head Office aren't happy with management, front line workers aren't happy with management, customers aren't happy with management but yet the clown CEO himself isnt being held accountable for any of it? Leary is long past his expiration date.

In respect of the bolded.......that date was sometime before he left his job in Boston.

 

[Amare]

I’m glad the media is covering this. After all, TTC employees aren’t really allowed to speak freely about the organization, which really, should be a red flag. Word is Leary himself can be a real rude piece of sh*t if you are in conflict with him.

In respect of the bolded.......that date was sometime before he left his job in Boston.

Well from all the details we know about how he "retired" in Boston, he really doesnt like to be held accountable for his actions. So I wouldnt be surprised he acted aggressively or in a confrontational tone anytime he's challenged on something.

How the city managed to pick this guy from the bottom of the barrel, with full knowledge of how he left the MBTA in Boston will never cease to amaze me. It's just dumbfounding.

 

[littlewill1166]

If you were John Tory, would you hire an activist who badgers you for more funding left right and centre (Byford)? Or would you hire a lap dog (Leary)?

 

[Northern Light]

If you were John Tory, would you hire an activist who badgers you for more funding left right and centre (Byford)? Or would you hire a lap dog (Leary)?

If I were the Mayor; I would hire Byford 11 times out of 10 over Leary or his ilk.

I would value competence, and someone I can trust to exercise delegated authority, and give honest advice.

The reality is that few bureaucrats (or private-sector managers) want to slash their own budgets, and frankly few should.

Sometimes, there are efficiencies to be had, to be sure; but almost always that department/agency has a long list of items to which the savings can and should be applied.

I, for one, feel confident in my ability to make decisions and to argue their merits; I feel no need for someone soft and pliable whose understanding of their own subject matter is suspect to make me feel comfortable or safe.

I don't see why any mayor should require that. If you need 'yes men'; then you need to go. It means you're incapable of arguing for your position, and incapable of showing leadership

 

[Steve X]

This just reports how much the TTC went downhill. Good luck recruiting more women with this kind of toxic behaviour. I bet all the good mangers are quitting and leaving a bunch of a**holes not giving much. Hence no one cares why all the buses are on one end of the route.

 

[littlewill1166]

I'm honestly at a loss for words...

 

[turbanplanner]

Any updates on the track reactivation for the 504 line?

 

[nfitz]

Any updates on the track reactivation for the 504 line?

Steve Munro had an update earlier today:

TTC Track Construction Update October 9, 2022

A Word About Diversion Notices I have often written here and on Twitter about the proliferation of service change cards and posters as the constant changes in streetcar routes occur. Combined with …

stevemunro.ca

 

[Richard White]

Found these in a photo shoot I did for Transit Toronto.

 

[drum118]

TTC making changes to improve service on 506 Carlton during construction along the route

Oct. 11, 2022

Beginning this Thurs., Oct. 13, the TTC will revise service on the 506 Carlton route in order to speed up trip times and improve customer experience.

To get around numerous important construction projects on Carlton and College streets, TTC service will completely bypass those streets between Osssington Avenue and Parliament Street.

The TTC will instead take a new approach, running replacement buses along the nearest parallel corridors and diverting streetcar service to Dundas Street. A replacement 506C bus service will operate between Ossington Station and Castle Frank Station via Ossington Avenue, Harbord Street, Hoskin Avenue, Queen's Park, University Avenue, Gerrard Street and Parliament Street.

“We know the diversions along the 506 route have been inconvenient and confusing for our customers,” said TTC CEO Rick Leary. “With this new approach, we hope that we can provide consistency, and better service for customers who use the route regularly. We will continue to monitor customer feedback and adjust service if required to provide the best experience possible.”

Customers should note that buses and streetcars will not stop at College Station. Instead, they should board 505 Dundas or 506 Carlton streetcars at Dundas and St Patrick stations, or a 506C Carlton replacement bus at Queen's Park Station.

Alternatively, customers can take advantage of the frequent north-south service operating on the 63 Ossington, 65 Parliament, 75 Sherbourne, 510 Spadina and 511 Bathurst, as well as Line 1 subway service.

These service changes will remain in place until the end of the year pending construction completion.

The TTC will be communicating this new routing to customers using a number of methods, including social and digital media, pole cards and station signage. Customers can scan a QR code on the signage which will link them to a dedicated landing page on the TTC website to provide easy access to route-specific information. Transit ambassadors will also be on hand along the route to direct customers to 506 boarding and offloading locations.

The TTC will have dedicated Wheel-Trans service available through the diversion area for those needing connections. Customers can speak to any TTC customer service staff member for assistance.

Construction along College and Carton streets is to complete several TTC and City of Toronto projects that include streetcar track replacement, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades, transit stop improvements, hydro utility repairs and streetscape improvements.

The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service and about alternate routes. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for e-Alerts.

 

[nfitz]

The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service and about alternate routes.

I'm surprised you think that!

I see zero changes to the streetcar route they've been using since Labour Day - looks to me like this is just (another) tweak in the bus route. I'm surprised the Church/Carlton construction is now stretching into December.

 

[Northern Light]

I'm surprised you think that!

LOL; Drum is literally quoting the TTC from here: https://www.ttc.ca/news/2022/Octobe...6-Carlton-during-construction-along-the-route

He just didn't use quotation marks or make that clear.

I see zero changes to the streetcar route they've been using since Labour Day - looks to me like this is just (another) tweak in the bus route. I'm surprised the Church/Carlton construction is now stretching into December.

This is what the diversion looks like now:

So, there is no change to the streetcar; but the bus is removed college follows Harbord/Hoskin all the way to Queen's Park/University, then follows Gerrard entirely to Parliament.

So the bus is more than a tweak, the only part of the route staying the same is existing Harbord section.

 

[Jonny5]

the frequent north-south service operating on the .... 65 Parliament, 75 Sherbourne

LOL. I recall the last time I chose to try one of those options. The fun part was Next Bus saying they were about 7-10 minutes away, and then 10 minutes later they were still 5 minutes away. Those routes don't have frequent service, and what service they have is among the worst managed in the entire network and the least accurate on arrival and departure times, which is saying something as Next Bus--or whatever vehicle prediction application--are essentially useless now. Almost no routes aren't now out +/-5 minutes now. The system is completely broken everywhere. Even the subway is "next train 2 minutes" and it only shows up 7 or 8 minutes later.

I dare say the TTC is once again becoming as decrepit as it was in the years right before Miller was elected and finally some some money was thrown at them to bring them out of the early 90's. Remember in like 2006 when they were still actively fighting against things like "next stop" announcements (not even automated, but even driver announced) as things that no one would ever want and weren't needed. The only thing missing from back then is the scratchitti plague.