TTC: Streetcar Network

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The Roncys contract is posted:

Tender

Call number:287-2018Commodity:Construction Services, Road - Curb - SidewalkDescription:
Reconstruction of TTC Track allowance, road, sidewalk, watermain, sewer, streetscaping and TTC platforms

Bids are invited for the Reconstruction of TTC Track allowance, road, sidewalk, watermain, sewer, streetscaping and TTC platforms on the Queensway, Rehabilitation of bridge over Parkside Drive, Bridge 035, Roncesvalles Ave, Queen Street West & King Street West (King/Queen/Roncesvalles), all in accordance with the provisions and specifications contained in the Request for Tender document, the City of Toronto's Procurement Policies, the Price / Pricing Form(s), the City of Toronto Fair Wage Policy and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, and any other applicable policies.

All questions concerning this Tender should be directed in writing to Alma.Salcedo@toronto.ca.

The last day for questions with respect to this Tender is 3 working days before closing time and date. (For further details, refer to Section 2 of the Tender, Item 3. Questions)

Issue date:January 21, 2019

Closing date:February 8, 2019
at 12:00 NoonNotes:Viewing Copy

287-2018 - Viewing Copy.pdf (6354 Kbytes) - Posted on 01/21/2019 02:42:16 PM

 

[yunglumber]

I don't think there's anything at Transit Toronto that shows what's happened in recent years.

The most up-to-date map I've seen (included proposed additions) is at http://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-toronto/

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This is fantastic, thanks a bunch!

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

So, just so everyone knows, I have to say the fastest point on the streetcar network for TTC would be the Queensway ROW. I have brought a speedometer on the 501 QUEEN streetcar, on both Flexities and CLRVs, and measured the speed on the Queensway ROW, and have compared it to other spots. It is the fastest, especially between Parkside and Humber Loop. Needless to say, I don't like that when they rebuilt the ROW west of Parkside, they used concrete.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

I take this as a sign that when 503 comes back to streetcar operation, it will operate midday and 502 just during rush hours :

 

[W. K. Lis]

The reason why Coxwell will not have streetcars anytime soon:

From link.

Then, of course, they could expropriate that parking lot just south of Coxwell Station itself and/or the Shoppers Drug Mart and parking lot to the southwest, for the streetcar. But that may anger the automobile gods, if they do.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

I take this as a sign that when 503 comes back to streetcar operation, it will operate midday and 502 just during rush hours :

they switched them up during the start of the king street pilot project to have more cars on king street.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

they switched them up during the start of the king street pilot project to have more cars on king street.

That's what I was talking about

 

[Towered]

To think that Coxwell used to have streetcar service between Danforth and Queen. How we've regressed.

 

[TransitBart]

I was looking at Coxwell and Upper Gerrard this afternoon. Did the tracks that continued north on Coxwell have curves that allowed south to east and west to north at the time? Those would have been tight curves.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

To think that Coxwell used to have streetcar service between Danforth and Queen. How we've regressed.

If you think about, it's quite hillarous considering that section of Coxwell still mostly has tracks expect for north of Upper Gerrard.

 

[nfitz]

The reason why Coxwell will not have streetcars anytime soon:

I don't think anything precludes having tracks run north of Danforth and around the existing station. Though I don't see anything happen.

The city still owns the lot (1612 Danforth) south of Coxwell station, which is where the East York buses used to loop, and is now Green P.

 

[Towered]

If you think about, it's quite hillarous considering that section of Coxwell still mostly has tracks expect for north of Upper Gerrard.

I know, for a small investment, streetcar service could be restored.

Such things are too obvious for the TTC.

 

[W. K. Lis]

According to this link,

part of the Danforth Carhouse was used to provide a loop for the Coxwell streetcar.

From link.

From link.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

I know, for a small investment, streetcar service could be restored.

Such things are too obvious for the TTC.

Just like how putting the balance on Presto readers is too obvious for them...

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Just like how putting the balance on Presto readers is too obvious for them...

I have never seen anyone look at the balance that a go presto reader most people just tap as they are on their way. Presto readers don't need to tell you anything other then if your pass is valid or not, check your balance at home before you leave or at the station.