Streety McCarface
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What tram of that size only carries 40 people? Even iON is carrying more people per train than that.
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TTC: Streetcar Network
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W. K. Lis
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Likely to give everyone a comfortable seat without being squeezed.
vic
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From TFA:
"The second video did the same, but with the occupancy levels of the vehicles tweaked so that they were all full to capacity (the previous video showed them at typical occupancy levels). "
blu_in_green
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Regarding the noise of the turn around of the Dundas West Streetcar:
> What are the chances of the TTC running the Dundas/Roncesvalles streetcar line up to the Junction?
> What is the path to having a sound barrier installed to mitigate noise from the surrounding areas?
> What are the chances of a developer building on top of the Dundas west station and revitalizing the whole corner?
Any of these would mitigate the sound issues...
> What are the chances of the TTC running the Dundas/Roncesvalles streetcar line up to the Junction?
> What is the path to having a sound barrier installed to mitigate noise from the surrounding areas?
> What are the chances of a developer building on top of the Dundas west station and revitalizing the whole corner?
Any of these would mitigate the sound issues...
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1. Of course, if there are no streetcars on the current Dundas West loop there will be no noise - but what about 504?
2. To get a sound barrier erected at the station loop would doubtless mean work by the local Councillor BUT many people like sound barriers even less than they like noise and any barrier (unless right AT the homes) would need gaps for streetcars and streets so would probably not even work.
3. Any development on the site of Dundas West station would need to be pretty tall to make it financially viable and I wonder how THAT would go over in the area.
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I was not commenting on the desirability (or not) of extending the 504 to The Junction. Your post referred to the Dundas/Roncesvalles streetcar (the 505). I think that before one extends any line you need to look at the demand. How many people now transfer from 505 or 504 to the bus going to the Junction?
W. K. Lis
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If they "surround" the streetcar tracks at the Dundas West Subway Station, like the McCaul Loop, they maybe able to reduce the noise.
From link.
They are working on plans for 1540 Bloor Street West (see link). In exchange for building OVER the streetcar tracks, they may get some concessions in return.
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Streetcar service shutdown on Queen Street; buses running
Damage to 25 streetcars has forced the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to shut down streetcar service on Queen Street. On Wednesday, the TTC announced it had found damaged brake systems on seven vehicles. That number rose to 25 by Thursday morning. The TTC said they suspect damaged tracks may...
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Anyone know what is going on with this?
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See: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/20...ning-after-mysterious-ttc-issue-resolved.html It is also being discussed on the UT Streetcar ThreadStreetcar service shutdown on Queen Street; buses running
Damage to 25 streetcars has forced the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to shut down streetcar service on Queen Street. On Wednesday, the TTC announced it had found damaged brake systems on seven vehicles. That number rose to 25 by Thursday morning. The TTC said they suspect damaged tracks may...
Anyone know what is going on with this?
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W. K. Lis
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Toronto’s first electric (street)car appeared in September 1892.
micheal_can
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This past weekend, the 506 CARLTON streetcar was "diverted" to the KEELE Station due to city construction.
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506 Carlton - Temporary route change during City of Toronto construction
Streetcar restrictions December 8 to 9, 2019
It shows what is missing with 506 streetcar. Currently, the 506 streetcar loops at the High Park Loop at Howard Park Avenue & Parkside Drive. The 506 bus looped at the KEELE station. Other times, the bus would loop at the HIGH PARK station. The 506 CARLTON streetcar should be also looping at KEELE station, however at the current time the KEELE station is too small to handle additon vehicles. Even the 189 STOCKYARDS bus does not enter the KEELE station because it is too small. The KEELE station needs to be expanded to handle more vehicles, including the 506 CARLTON streetcar.
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506 Carlton - Temporary route change during City of Toronto construction
Streetcar restrictions December 8 to 9, 2019
It shows what is missing with 506 streetcar. Currently, the 506 streetcar loops at the High Park Loop at Howard Park Avenue & Parkside Drive. The 506 bus looped at the KEELE station. Other times, the bus would loop at the HIGH PARK station. The 506 CARLTON streetcar should be also looping at KEELE station, however at the current time the KEELE station is too small to handle additon vehicles. Even the 189 STOCKYARDS bus does not enter the KEELE station because it is too small. The KEELE station needs to be expanded to handle more vehicles, including the 506 CARLTON streetcar.
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Dream on! Let's deal with getting the current priorities done first - like the Waterfront expansions. - east and west.