chrisw
Active Member
Looking at transee, there's decent spike of people using orange from VMC to Jane, Keele, Dufferin. Though there's still usage West of VMC.
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ARG1
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Worth noting that west of VMC Viva Orange is duplicated by the 501 Zum, which serves the same stations along the route. As such I'm not surprised to see transee saying that east of VMC is somehow busier.
chrisw
Active Member
Has been around for awhile. YRT/VIVA has been updating dot matrix next bus displays to these e-ink displays. There's also more resolution.
GatorEG
New Member
cplchanb
Senior Member
how does it look at night?
APTA-2048
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anb
Active Member
There were service changes that started on June 29 and it included starting weekend service on Route 9 that heads to Stouffville.
Considering that the GO bus service has significantly gotten worse in Stouffville on the weekends (and pretty much all weekdays also), it is pretty nice to see YRT step up and do this.
Considering that the GO bus service has significantly gotten worse in Stouffville on the weekends (and pretty much all weekdays also), it is pretty nice to see YRT step up and do this.
chrisw
Active Member
YRT Adult fares now $4.12
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Also, regarding the Finch Go Bus Terminal Indoor waiting area, I complained in March that the waiting area was closed at 10pm even though the sign said it was open till 11:30pm on weekdays. Customer support replied that the waiting area is actually in the jurisdiction of Metrolinx/Go Transit. I didn't end up following up with them.
The sign has been updated since then that the waiting area closes everyday at 8pm which is quite early.
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Also, regarding the Finch Go Bus Terminal Indoor waiting area, I complained in March that the waiting area was closed at 10pm even though the sign said it was open till 11:30pm on weekdays. Customer support replied that the waiting area is actually in the jurisdiction of Metrolinx/Go Transit. I didn't end up following up with them.
The sign has been updated since then that the waiting area closes everyday at 8pm which is quite early.
Northern Light
Superstar
Follow up w/them! And link to your post.............let them see how embarrassed they should be.
cplchanb
Senior Member
Thats what you get when you have the commuter traffic mentality
chrisw
Active Member
From the June 26, 2025 YRRTC Meeting (York Region Rapid Transit Corporation),
Context: The "Rapidways Designs Standards" was endorsed by Regional Council in May 2007. In 2024 YRRTC and York Region undertook a BRT Design Objectives Review to incorporate lessons learned from the implementation and operation of the existing BRT corridors, align future BRT delivery with current needs and best practices, and strengthen funding advocacy efforts. The Review identified both modified and new station and streetscape design concepts that would optimize project delivery and enhance cost competitiveness, without affecting customer experience and service levels.
Incorporating elements in this report they proposed a 'modified' station design for the Hwy 7 East BRT corridor ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining consistency with BRT stations along the existing Hwy 7 rapidway.
Proposed New station design that is even more cost effective representing the next evolution of BRT infrastructure, serving as a new standard for future BRT corridors in York region.
On Streetscape, a more simplified design. Using cycle tracks over bike lanes (I think this is part of the new overall AT standards). Median planters will be retained for their functional and aesthetic value but boulevard planters and tree grates will be removed. Instead trees can be planted on the grass beside the sidewalk. Also scaling back on the use of pavers.
While they suggest changes to BRT stations and streetscape elements, some key elements retained include:
1. Platform level boarding – ensures accessibility and efficient boarding for all passengers
2. Intersection treatments – enhances pedestrian safety with improved crosswalks and curb features
3. Passenger amenities (heated enclosure, seating, real time passenger information displays, wayfinding signage, off/on-board fare collection
4. Safety features (CCTV surveillance, Emergency call boxes, Public Address (PA) system, Tactile walking surface indicators for accessibility)
5. Transit signal priority – enhances service reliability by giving buses priority at traffic signals (I wonder if this includes priority over left turns with more enhanced Transit Signals)
This could result in capital cost savings of approximately 3% to 7% and maintenance costs could be reduced by 35% for the Jane Street Corridor and 45% for the Hwy 7 East Corridor.
BRT Program Design Objectives Review
Context: The "Rapidways Designs Standards" was endorsed by Regional Council in May 2007. In 2024 YRRTC and York Region undertook a BRT Design Objectives Review to incorporate lessons learned from the implementation and operation of the existing BRT corridors, align future BRT delivery with current needs and best practices, and strengthen funding advocacy efforts. The Review identified both modified and new station and streetscape design concepts that would optimize project delivery and enhance cost competitiveness, without affecting customer experience and service levels.
Incorporating elements in this report they proposed a 'modified' station design for the Hwy 7 East BRT corridor ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining consistency with BRT stations along the existing Hwy 7 rapidway.
Proposed New station design that is even more cost effective representing the next evolution of BRT infrastructure, serving as a new standard for future BRT corridors in York region.
On Streetscape, a more simplified design. Using cycle tracks over bike lanes (I think this is part of the new overall AT standards). Median planters will be retained for their functional and aesthetic value but boulevard planters and tree grates will be removed. Instead trees can be planted on the grass beside the sidewalk. Also scaling back on the use of pavers.
While they suggest changes to BRT stations and streetscape elements, some key elements retained include:
1. Platform level boarding – ensures accessibility and efficient boarding for all passengers
2. Intersection treatments – enhances pedestrian safety with improved crosswalks and curb features
3. Passenger amenities (heated enclosure, seating, real time passenger information displays, wayfinding signage, off/on-board fare collection
4. Safety features (CCTV surveillance, Emergency call boxes, Public Address (PA) system, Tactile walking surface indicators for accessibility)
5. Transit signal priority – enhances service reliability by giving buses priority at traffic signals (I wonder if this includes priority over left turns with more enhanced Transit Signals)
This could result in capital cost savings of approximately 3% to 7% and maintenance costs could be reduced by 35% for the Jane Street Corridor and 45% for the Hwy 7 East Corridor.
BRT Program Design Objectives Review
Northern Light
Superstar
The removal of trees buffering the pedestrian environment from the vehicle traffic is wrong. Its ugly, but it also reduces comfort and safety.
Trees are less necessary between the sidewalk and any buildings.
The boulevard provides a margin of safety for a pedestrian or cyclist falling (not into traffic), a margin of safety for unintentional curb climbing be an errant vehicle, and a visual, noise and pollution barrier.
A physical barrier around transit lanes is fine, even desirable, but a simple concrete curb would suffice. By all means add landscaping if room permits, but its far more necessary off to the side.
Trees are less necessary between the sidewalk and any buildings.
The boulevard provides a margin of safety for a pedestrian or cyclist falling (not into traffic), a margin of safety for unintentional curb climbing be an errant vehicle, and a visual, noise and pollution barrier.
A physical barrier around transit lanes is fine, even desirable, but a simple concrete curb would suffice. By all means add landscaping if room permits, but its far more necessary off to the side.
cplchanb
Senior Member
why are they trying to waste money rebuilding perfectly sound and serviceable stations on hwy 7... i can see upgrades to the tech elements like heaters, fare machines and displays but to replace
the glass when they are still intact is just plain waste of money. the current stations are lightyears ahead of any of the current BRT/LRT stops in the gta
the glass when they are still intact is just plain waste of money. the current stations are lightyears ahead of any of the current BRT/LRT stops in the gta
chrisw
Active Member
This would be for new stations on a BRT extension on HWY 7 going east.
chrisw
Active Member
There are benefits of trees for shade and the urban realm.
There's much less planter boxes needed on the median. It's just used as a placeholder occasionally before the left turn lane opens up.
There's still going to be a buffer on the boulevard and light poles. It's quite a standard gap to expect for cycle tracks and it's much safer than on street bike lanes. There's also benefits of reduced ROW needed. How often in Toronto do you see planter boxes between the road and the cycle track?