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TTC: Other Items (catch all)

Expect TIFF to worsen the carnage on the downtown tram network.

Streetcar Service Changes

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This year’s Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 7 to 17, 2023) will affect this route. More information will be shared when available

In a decidedly Torontonian fashion, no one had the spine to tell them to kick rocks.
 
We don't need platform screen doors on the TTC. What can go wrong? We can save money by not putting them in.

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Electric third rail shocks two Lollapalooza attendees taking selfies on Chicago train tracks​

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Horrifying footage shows the moment two Lollapalooza-goers were shocked by the third rail of a Chicago train - after entering the unauthorized area to take a series of photos.

Disturbing video circulating on social media shows the pair - as well as another member of their group - sitting on tracks and attempting to take a selfie, before a male member of the party leans back and is zapped with 600 volts.

He is then seen hauling a girl next to him on top of himself as he goes rigid with pain, shocking her in the process. The incident at 7.30pm left both victims, an unnamed man and woman, hospitalized on August 5, with the former in critical condition.

Neither have been identified, but first responders who rushed to the scene, at Chicago Transit Authority's Ridgeland Green Line station to rescue the pair said they are both in their 20s.

The two, who officials said had been making their way to the festival in Grant Park, were ultimately pulled off the rail by another member of the group, who managed to avoid being seriously electrocute but appeared to brave at least one shock while trying to rescue his companions.
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In the now circulating footage, the duo are seen going limp after sitting on the dangerous, current-providing rail, through which a constant stream of voltage is funneled perpetually.

He is seen fighting through what appear to be a series of shocks himself as he struggles to heave his companions' dead weight - eventually doing with the help of several other straphangers, apparent horrified by what they have seen.

The footage is incredibly graphic, and shows how the travelers had gone onto the tracks to take pictures, with the girl - who was also hospitalized but was said to be 'improving' on August 6 - at a point appearing to take a selfie.

Seconds later, the man to her right is seen succumbing to the sudden surge of electricity, violently shaking before latching onto the girl.

At this point, the pair are seen growing stiff - a common consequence of receiving such a charge, given the number usually associated with a fatal dose is around 50 volts.

As the two fall back and continue to write on the rail, the other member of the group eventually realizes what's happening, and for roughly half a minute struggles to move his friends away from the electrified rail.

The task, however, proves Herculean given the weight of their inert bodies, spurring others to jump down and eventually move the pair.

The incident all happened within the span of a minute, at approximately 7:24pm, causing the male to go into cardiac arrest, officials from the Oak Park Fire Department who were deployed to the scene later said.
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He was carted off unconscious to Loyola University Medical Center in critical condition, where he remained the next day.

The girl, meanwhile, sustained less serious injuries, officials said, and was still conscious when first responders arrived.

She was also rushed to Loyola, where the next day officials said her condition looked to be 'improving.'

At the time, town officials aired the belief that contrary to what witnesses said at the time, she may not have been shocked while trying to assist her friend.

The footage seen circulating this week seems to substantiate this, and shows how she was stricken after her companion latched onto her after being shocked.

'The scene was turned back over to the CTA [Chicago Transit Authority] Saturday night and trains were running again within about an hour of the OPFD response,' fire officials further added at the time.

In an update Monday, officials from the Village of Oak Park - a suburb in Cook County adjacent to Chicago - confirmed to DailyMail.com that they are aware of the footage's existence, and that it is indeed circulating on social media.
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In that offering, Oak Park Fire Department officials added that they could not provide an update on the conditions of the two people who had been hospitalized, and instead pointed to a statement offered Sunday, August 6.

'I cannot provide any update on their conditions at this time,' the spokesperson said after being asked about the current state of those stricken.

'The last update we received, which was early last week, is precisely as you indicated.

'The male victim was listed in critical condition and the female was improving. The Village is aware of a social media post reportedly containing video of the incident.

'We do not have any additional comment at this time.'

The harrowing footage harks back to an earlier incident in the Windy City that saw another Chicago commuter electrocuted, but saved by another straphanger who also leaped into action to rescue him while he was unconscious.

The incident happened this past summer, on the Chicago Transit Authority's sister train, the Red Line.
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In that case, the heart-pounding instance was also captured on camera, and showed 20-year-old Anthony Perry dropping down to rescue the rigor mortis-afflicted individual after he was administered 600 volts.

'The guy didn’t have no control over his body,' Perry told CBS News Chicago at the time, after selflessly jumping below to save the man’s life, risking getting shocked through the victim's stricken body in the process.

'I did hear somebody say as I got on the track, "Don’t touch him!”' he remembered, before being rewarded a car from the city for his heroics.

'I could’ve kept walking, but I was like, you know what? I’m not going to keep walking because God wouldn’t want me to do that so I took action immediately.'

In that case, the man who was electrified also sustained serious injuries, but eventually recovered.

As for the recent incident, DailyMail.com has asked local fire officials to pr
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W. K. Lis said:
We don't need platform screen doors on the TTC. What can go wrong? We can save money by not putting them in.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1691187421692510209



Electric third rail shocks two Lollapalooza attendees taking selfies on Chicago train tracks​

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These guys are clearly none too bright and disconnected from reality - if there were platform edge doors they would doubtless do other stupid and potentially fatal things. Maybe it's just natural selection at work!
 
W. K. Lis said:
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TTC had tested their own, in house fare machines. If I remember correctly, they had buses on routes 31 Greenwood and I think 72 Pape. And on a streetcar route 506. You swiped the Metro pass, and I believe they wanted to eventually expand it to open fare payments. But all that happened the last year of David millers term.
And as well all know, Ontario liberal government forced Presto on TTC.

I think TTC was also looking into a new fare media payment other than Presto by 2027. But who knows if that will ever happen.

I really hope Olivia Chow and the TTc baked brings in a CEO that understands TTC. Even if that means bringing back someone that left.

I'm not too familiar with current CEO or GM in surrounding transit agencies, but I'd be curious to see who exactly is out there that might be good as TTC CEO. But local instead of international. There's more than enough talent locally that I'm confident will do a great job.
 
RapidTransit said:
TTC had tested their own, in house fare machines. If I remember correctly, they had buses on routes 31 Greenwood and I think 72 Pape. And on a streetcar route 506. You swiped the Metro pass, and I believe they wanted to eventually expand it to open fare payments. But all that happened the last year of David millers term.
And as well all know, Ontario liberal government forced Presto on TTC.

I think TTC was also looking into a new fare media payment other than Presto by 2027. But who knows if that will ever happen.

I really hope Olivia Chow and the TTc baked brings in a CEO that understands TTC. Even if that means bringing back someone that left.

I'm not too familiar with current CEO or GM in surrounding transit agencies, but I'd be curious to see who exactly is out there that might be good as TTC CEO. But local instead of international. There's more than enough talent locally that I'm confident will do a great job.
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Isn't that less likely to happen if the region moves towards fare integration?
 
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W. K. Lis said:
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Funny all these comments on the TTC from Adam all of a sudden; dont'cha think so, @RapidTransit 😏
 
No express buses this year

TTC adds service for customers heading to the CNE

August 16, 2023

Beginning Fri., Aug. 18 until Mon., Sept. 4, the TTC will be increasing service for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to help customers get to and from the festivities as quickly and easily as possible.

Several TTC surface routes will have enhanced service, while select others will be changing to accommodate the increased volume of vehicles. There will also be additional customer service support at high-traffic TTC locations to direct customers to the most suitable route.

Service changes are as follows:

29 Dufferin/929 Dufferin Express: Service will be increased on this route. Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop.

509 Harbourfront: Will have additional, frequent streetcar service between Union Station and Exhibition Loop.

510 Spadina: Will operate between Spadina Station and Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. during the CNE. Customers who need to connect to Union Station during those times can take advantage of the more frequent 509 service which also stops at Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay.

511 Bathurst: Will have additional, frequent service between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop. CNE express shuttle buses will also operate between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop.

On Sat., Aug. 19, the TTC is proud to offer free transit to active members of the Canadian military and veterans, along with one companion, to commemorate the 100th Annual CNE Warrior’s Day. Veterans and peacekeepers will be asked to show their service medals/ribbons to receive free TTC service.

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, visit www.ttc.ca, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for e-Alerts.
 
drum118 said:
No express buses this year

TTC adds service for customers heading to the CNE

August 16, 2023

Beginning Fri., Aug. 18 until Mon., Sept. 4, the TTC will be increasing service for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to help customers get to and from the festivities as quickly and easily as possible.

Several TTC surface routes will have enhanced service, while select others will be changing to accommodate the increased volume of vehicles. There will also be additional customer service support at high-traffic TTC locations to direct customers to the most suitable route.

Service changes are as follows:

29 Dufferin/929 Dufferin Express: Service will be increased on this route. Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop.

509 Harbourfront: Will have additional, frequent streetcar service between Union Station and Exhibition Loop.

510 Spadina: Will operate between Spadina Station and Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. during the CNE. Customers who need to connect to Union Station during those times can take advantage of the more frequent 509 service which also stops at Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay.

511 Bathurst: Will have additional, frequent service between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop. CNE express shuttle buses will also operate between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop.

On Sat., Aug. 19, the TTC is proud to offer free transit to active members of the Canadian military and veterans, along with one companion, to commemorate the 100th Annual CNE Warrior’s Day. Veterans and peacekeepers will be asked to show their service medals/ribbons to receive free TTC service.

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, visit www.ttc.ca, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for e-Alerts.
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Guess we'll have to wait for the Ontario Line to take us to Exhibition Station.
 
drum118 said:
No express buses this year

TTC adds service for customers heading to the CNE

August 16, 2023

Beginning Fri., Aug. 18 until Mon., Sept. 4, the TTC will be increasing service for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to help customers get to and from the festivities as quickly and easily as possible.

Several TTC surface routes will have enhanced service, while select others will be changing to accommodate the increased volume of vehicles. There will also be additional customer service support at high-traffic TTC locations to direct customers to the most suitable route.

Service changes are as follows:

29 Dufferin/929 Dufferin Express: Service will be increased on this route. Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop.

509 Harbourfront: Will have additional, frequent streetcar service between Union Station and Exhibition Loop.

510 Spadina: Will operate between Spadina Station and Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. during the CNE. Customers who need to connect to Union Station during those times can take advantage of the more frequent 509 service which also stops at Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay.

511 Bathurst: Will have additional, frequent service between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop. CNE express shuttle buses will also operate between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop.

On Sat., Aug. 19, the TTC is proud to offer free transit to active members of the Canadian military and veterans, along with one companion, to commemorate the 100th Annual CNE Warrior’s Day. Veterans and peacekeepers will be asked to show their service medals/ribbons to receive free TTC service.

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, visit www.ttc.ca, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for e-Alerts.
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It literally says "Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop"
 
drum118 said:
No express buses this year

TTC adds service for customers heading to the CNE

August 16, 2023

Beginning Fri., Aug. 18 until Mon., Sept. 4, the TTC will be increasing service for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to help customers get to and from the festivities as quickly and easily as possible.

Several TTC surface routes will have enhanced service, while select others will be changing to accommodate the increased volume of vehicles. There will also be additional customer service support at high-traffic TTC locations to direct customers to the most suitable route.

Service changes are as follows:

29 Dufferin/929 Dufferin Express: Service will be increased on this route. Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop.

509 Harbourfront: Will have additional, frequent streetcar service between Union Station and Exhibition Loop.

510 Spadina: Will operate between Spadina Station and Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. during the CNE. Customers who need to connect to Union Station during those times can take advantage of the more frequent 509 service which also stops at Spadina Ave./Queen's Quay.

511 Bathurst: Will have additional, frequent service between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop. CNE express shuttle buses will also operate between Bathurst Station and Exhibition Loop.

On Sat., Aug. 19, the TTC is proud to offer free transit to active members of the Canadian military and veterans, along with one companion, to commemorate the 100th Annual CNE Warrior’s Day. Veterans and peacekeepers will be asked to show their service medals/ribbons to receive free TTC service.

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, visit www.ttc.ca, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for e-Alerts.
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If we had REAL transit priority traffic signals, we would be closer to an "express" streetcar service. Better that what we currently have where the single-occupant automobile gets priority over the 100+ on board the streetcars. Banning street parking for automobiles on streetcar routes would be a start.
 
Richard White said:
It literally says "Dedicated CNE express shuttle buses will run non-stop between Dufferin Station and Dufferin Gate Loop"
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My bad as I read it wrong
 
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