The Great Canadian Transit Thread - Page 42

Nouvellecosse · #**821** Posted **Jul 14, 2011, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wharn

The proposal was to cut routes (or cut back route times) with ridership of 12 people per hour or less, which I don't think is too unreasonable. Other cities are often forced to do a cost-benefit analysis when it comes to providing surface routes, and it's about time Toronto did the same.

Although honestly, I'm really quite surprised that people are getting their pants in a knot over these inconsequential bus routes, but when Miller was thinking about mothballing the Sheppard Subway, the same crowd of transit advocates were largely either indiffirent or outright supportive.

But if general ridership is growing, is there some reason to think the ridership won't grow to above 12 people/hour if the routes were maintained?

Nouvellecosse · #**822** Posted **Jul 14, 2011, 11:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boris2k7

Just in case anyone wanted to know how using transit can be painful to a regular rider like myself (when it's available) I present you with Kings Transit.

http://www.kingstransit.ns.ca/

Considering that's only a rural area I actually think that's pretty cool. To be honest I didn't know it even existed and it certainly outdoes the other small town/rural areas I've lived in or visited!

caltrane74 · #**823** Posted **Jul 19, 2011, 6:28 PM**

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/19/new-rocket-trains-ready-to-roll

New Subways go into service this thursday....

LeftCoaster · #**824** Posted **Jul 19, 2011, 6:42 PM**

Finally! Excited to give them a whirl.

Mister F · #**825** Posted **Jul 19, 2011, 10:23 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wharn

The proposal was to cut routes (or cut back route times) with ridership of 12 people per hour or less, which I don't think is too unreasonable. Other cities are often forced to do a cost-benefit analysis when it comes to providing surface routes, and it's about time Toronto did the same.

Considering the TTC has one of the best farebox recovery ratios in the world, I'd say they're getting about as much benefit for their money as we can expect. They should be rewarded with more money, not mindlessly attacked by the Rob Fords of the world.

Boris2k7 · #**826** Posted **Jul 20, 2011, 6:28 AM**

City Hall station, now re-opened after renovations which brings it up to the same style as the rest of the downtown stations.

City Hall Station Revamp by RemotelyBoris, on Flickr

caltrane74 · #**827** Posted **Jul 20, 2011, 12:44 PM**

Very nicely done up!

SFUVancouver · #**828** Posted **Jul 21, 2011, 12:04 AM**

Looks great! 'More of an outdoor room with a train in it than a barren city street with a train in it.

Boris2k7 · #**829** Posted **Jul 21, 2011, 3:41 AM**

Also of note for people who haven't used Calgary Transit recently, is that you can now pay for fare at several of the stations using a credit card (and soon debit as well). Not all of the stations have the new machines yet.

Our smart card is still in the works.

caltrane74 · #**830** Posted **Jul 21, 2011, 6:54 PM**

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/21/the-new-red-rocket-has-arrived

New TTC Trains on on the Rails!!

Traynor · #**831** Posted **Jul 21, 2011, 7:03 PM**

What is with people who have speech impediments always going in for broadcasting to work through their issues? Can't they just go to a speech therapist and get over it privately?

Anyway... good to see the new trains on the tracks. For the best resource in all things transit in Toronto including history, photos, maps, essays...etc go to Transit Toronto found here: http://transit.toronto.on.ca/index.shtml

This page is about the new trains specifically:
http://transit.toronto.on.ca/subway/5511.shtml

It's not an easy site to navigate but you will be amazed at the number of pages it has linked within it and the amount of information you will find.

caltrane74 · #**832** Posted **Aug 23, 2011, 2:30 PM**

I had my first ride on the new Toronto subway today coming into work!

still was packed.

Coldrsx · #**833** Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 8:03 PM**

Happy birthday TTC

http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/09/90_years_of_the_ttc_in_photos_and_videos/

caltrane74 · #**834** Posted **Sep 7, 2011, 4:48 PM**

TTC is sending our old cars to Nigeria in Africa to ride the rails in Lagos!

http://www.thestar.com/news/transportation/article/1049970--ttc-subway-cars-bound-for-nigeria?bn=1

Wow, subways that I rode on will now, be ridden by some people in Africa....

so coool.

armorand93 · #**835** Posted **Sep 7, 2011, 8:27 PM**

Winnipeg had an D901 out of the garage for a bit today. Pics on cellphone!

Distill3d · #**836** Posted **Sep 10, 2011, 4:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boris2k7

Also of note for people who haven't used Calgary Transit recently, is that you can now pay for fare at several of the stations using a credit card (and soon debit as well). Not all of the stations have the new machines yet.

Our smart card is still in the works.

Well, welcome to the 21st century Calgary Transit!

Alexcaban · #**837** Posted **Sep 19, 2011, 10:41 PM**

The AMT just released a call for tenders for the professional services of Urban Planners.

Coldrsx · #**838** Posted **Sep 19, 2011, 10:53 PM**

Edmonton region approves new $10B public transit plan

Expanded LRT, bus routes would link city, surrounding communities

BY GORDON KENT, EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

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The Capital Region Board has approved a boost to funding for expanded LRT, bus routes and park-and-ride facilities in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Photograph by: Ryan Jackson, edmontonjournal.com
EDMONTON - The Capital Region Board approved a $10-billion public transit plan Thursday that would vastly expand the area’s LRT service, increase bus routes and build more park-and-ride lots.

Over the next 30 years, the plan sees an LRT station at the north end of St. Albert meeting a Morinville bus, while a Sherwood Park LRT line might connect to downtown Edmonton.

Workers would park in a lot at Highway 15 and Highway 37, then travel to jobs in the Industrial Heartland northeast of Edmonton on transit provided by local employers.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Edmonton+region+approves+public+transit+plan/5372130/story.html

new age · #**839** Posted **Sep 19, 2011, 10:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Distill3d

Well, welcome to the 21st century Calgary Transit!

Didn't Vancouver just start taking cards on the Canada Line and still dosen't at all the old expo stations? And the TTC is still cash only. so are there any transit systems in Canada taking bank cards as at station payment?

Alexcaban · #**840** Posted **Sep 19, 2011, 10:57 PM**

The STM has the most advanced system so far, with the smart cards since 2008.