TTC: Other Items (catch all)

[turini2]

If you follow the link, the year the data was collected is present; it varies by authority; but the vast majority is pre-covid, ~2016.

An entirely fair point on fares.

In Toronto, GO is separated out for its own calculation, in some other places commuter rail may be blended in; doing an apples to apples comparison can be a challenge.

Equally, the MTR makes a ton of money off its real estate which is factored into the calculation, I believe, and many other systems have substantial retail revenue.

The TTC does have some signature property leased out, albeit much of it at sub-market rates, and it doesn't have any real estate development arm as such.

I think that's probably a fair take. My only point at the start of the tangent was to poke at a very broad brush.

I've done a fair bit of reading about this recently - in light of TfLs financial difficulties following COVID-19 and the loss of all of their fare revenue, and looking at other ways to fund transit operating costs. TfL has set up its own property development company - so it can gain rental income rather than just selling off the land. But that's going to make money in the long term, not the short term - and TfL doesn't have the cushy relationship with government like MTR does (where they get the land at the price before railway development, and get to capture the value of said development).

I'm a big fan of the approach in Paris, where employers over a certain size have to pay a transport subsidy tax (Versement mobilité) as well as the obligation to cover 50% of the cost of transport for staff. This funded around 48% of the €10billion ish budget of Île-de-France Mobilités.

Revenue from transport tickets represents 33% of financing resources in 2023. After deducting the share paid by employers and communities, the share from travelers corresponds to 27% of resources.

That's an incredibly low farebox ratio for a region!

 

[drum118]

Limited bus service to return at Broadview Station

Dec. 5, 2023

Starting tomorrow, the TTC will implement a phased reintroduction of bus service at Broadview Station, with the resumption of regular routing on 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer.

Buses will service on-street stops at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth avenues as work continues on streetcar track renewal inside Broadview Station.

Beginning Wed., Dec. 6:

• 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer buses will resume regular service along Broadview Ave. south of Mortimer Ave., serving Broadview Station at on-street stops at the northwest and southeast corners of Broadview Ave. at Danforth Ave.

• 87 Cosburn, 100 Flemingdon Park and 322 Coxwell Night buses will continue diverting to Pape Station

• 504/505 King/Dundas bus replacement and 304 King Night buses will continue serving Castle Frank Station, making on-street stops at Broadview Station.

All regular bus services will return to Broadview Station following completion of the station streetcar loop. During the interim period, services may not appear correctly in transit apps. More information on Broadview Station construction and diversions can be found here: https://www.ttc.ca/broadviewconstruction.

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 X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts.

 

[DSCToronto]

Limited bus service to return at Broadview Station

Dec. 5, 2023

Starting tomorrow, the TTC will implement a phased reintroduction of bus service at Broadview Station, with the resumption of regular routing on 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer.

Buses will service on-street stops at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth avenues as work continues on streetcar track renewal inside Broadview Station.

Beginning Wed., Dec. 6:

• 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer buses will resume regular service along Broadview Ave. south of Mortimer Ave., serving Broadview Station at on-street stops at the northwest and southeast corners of Broadview Ave. at Danforth Ave.

• 87 Cosburn, 100 Flemingdon Park and 322 Coxwell Night buses will continue diverting to Pape Station

• 504/505 King/Dundas bus replacement and 304 King Night buses will continue serving Castle Frank Station, making on-street stops at Broadview Station.

All regular bus services will return to Broadview Station following completion of the station streetcar loop. During the interim period, services may not appear correctly in transit apps. More information on Broadview Station construction and diversions can be found here: https://www.ttc.ca/broadviewconstruction.

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 X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts.

I love the way the TTC is always 'contradicting' itself: This notice states that " During the interim period, services may not appear correctly in transit apps." and ends with: "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 X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts." Surely, if they have schedules that they adhere to, the feeds sent to transit apps will be accurate?

 

[TTCdinosaur]

I love the way the TTC is always 'contradicting' itself: This notice states that " During the interim period, services may not appear correctly in transit apps." and ends with: "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 X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts." Surely, if they have schedules that they adhere to, the feeds sent to transit apps will be accurate?

It’s like they’re in survival mode, abandoning anything they’d consider not “run state” circa 2002. Not sure Rick even knows what a feed is.

 

[Amare]

It’s like they’re in survival mode, abandoning anything they’d consider not “run state” circa 2002. Not sure Rick even knows what a feed is.

You're being too modest. I dont think Rick Leary knows what 21st century technology is and what can be done with it.

 

[RapidTransit]

Amid probe of TTC CEO's conduct, officials call for a better complaints process

At today's board meeting, it looked as if Jamaal and Leary only talked when Leary initiated the conversation. It's definitely still tense between the two.

 

[nfitz]

Amid probe of TTC CEO's conduct, officials call for a better complaints process

At today's board meeting, it looked as if Jamaal and Leary only talked when Leary initiated the conversation. It's definitely still tense between the two.

BTW, why have they called for a special meeting, 2 weeks from now?

 

[drum118]

Dec 8
Drove north on Kennedy yesterday for the first time in a long time from Kennedy Station to see red paint HOV lane for buses. There was no red paint when I last drove the road and show how long it been between trips.

As normal, saw a few illegal drivers using the HOV lane.

There is a large section of the HOV lane out of service as they are doing work on it as well beside it.

Had a looked at the new bus area at Kennedy and saw ppl trying to get to it that had walked in from Kennedy from the south that has no access to the area. There is an opening between fences, but need to climb over a Jersey barrier, which one person did.

The elevator for the GO Station to Kennedy Station still not working, but work is underway for the 2 on the east platform, not including the one for the LRT.

 

[DSCToronto]

BTW, why have they called for a special meeting, 2 weeks from now?

Likely the budget approval meeting so they can submit 2024 TTC budget to the City.

 

[RapidTransit]

BTW, why have they called for a special meeting, 2 weeks from now?

I didn't even notice that.

 

[RapidTransit]

Likely the budget approval meeting so they can submit 2024 TTC budget to the City.

But a special meeting? Wouldn't it be just a regular meeting?

***Sorry for the double post

 

[Northern Light]

But a special meeting? Wouldn't it be just a regular meeting?

***Sorry for the double post

The budget normally gets its own meeting.

The TTC as an outside agency has to set its own budget, which then has to arrive with the City in time for the January budget launch, so they can be integrated.

To be clear, this is generally all worked out in advance; though now and again you get the odd surprise.

 

[drum118]

TTC and partners unveil Sherlock Holmes Walk mural at Toronto Reference Library

Dec. 8, 2023

Scenes of mystery and intrigue were recently unveiled on the east side of the Toronto Reference Library, with the installation of artwork along Sherlock Holmes Walk.

The mural, themed “It’s a Mood”, depicts the life, writing, and characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and was developed in partnership with the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto (StART) program, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) and the Friends of the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection.

“Public art not only helps to beautify our city, it also provides information and learning opportunities,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “I am pleased to see this new addition to the neighbourhood and encourage people to explore the artwork, as well as the collection that inspired it.”

TPL is home to one of the world’s largest research collections devoted to Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and works, with many items relating to Doyle’s most famous fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes Walk is the north-south walkway on the east side of the library, located between Asquith Ave. and Church St.

The mural was installed on hoarding at 830 Church St. beside the Toronto Reference Library that was recently put up due to construction for the TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project. The site will be home to a future fan building to enhance air circulation at the newly renovated station.

“The TTC is proud to be a part of this Sherlock Holmes Walk mural project and help to create a public space that all Sherlock Holmes fans can enjoy,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “As we make progress on our Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project, we will continue to look for ways to collaborate with the community.”

“Public art plays an important role at the TTC – it helps to beautify our stations, and reduce graffiti and vandalism. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for communities to tell their stories through art,” said TTC CEO Rick Leary. “We’re very happy to be a part of this project, and help to bring the magic and mystery of Sherlock Holmes to the walkway of the Toronto Reference Library.”

A curated group of StART artists provided artwork for the mural, which was curated by Ann-Marie Power. StART is a City of Toronto Transportation Services Division initiative that includes programs designed to showcase, celebrate and support street, mural and graffiti artists and art throughout Toronto.

The TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Station Capacity Improvements project will expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to improve efficiency and capacity and reduce crowding during rush hours. More information can be found at www.ttc.ca/blooryonge.

 

[drum118]

BTW, why have they called for a special meeting, 2 weeks from now?

Get the report on Rick and say good by Rick

 

[DSCToronto]

Get the report on Rick and say good by Rick

The TTC Board has had a second "Special" meeting in December for many years and the meeting has always dealt with budget approval for the next year. Sometimes it also has other business and I guess we will soon see if that's also true in 2023/.