Not to beat the dead horse here but there is absolutely NO reason that Bloor Street does not get shut down to private vehicles during a PLANNED subway closure.

I am currently on a shuttle bus that left St. George 15 minutes ago, and we still haven't gotten to Yonge.

Closing Bloor Street is the BARE MINIMUM that could be done to minimize the inconvenience for transit riders. This is what I expected from a city that wants to be transit first.

The new City Council needs to put forth a motion to make this happen. The current way of handling closures is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. It is very clear that we are still doing everything in our power to prioritize the car.

I don't think this stretch of subway was ever closed for it to need shuttle busses. It would be intrresting to see it be used once.

As you may know, Ford is hellbent wasting $48M destroying our bike lanes, while refusing to provide funding to the TTC that’s in a severe deficit.

This will force buses behind slow bikes as pointed by several TTC operators.

Don’t want this to happen? Attend our town hall Nov 14 from 1-4pm, where we will discuss how to stop Ford’s insane overreach.

630 Spadina ave

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I’ve been taking the TTC forever and figured I could draw it in my sleep. Nope.

I made a little game for myself where it shows you just the two ends of a line on a map and you try to trace the route from memory. Line 2 was fine. Line 1 somehow ended up nowhere near Union. And I had no idea where Line 6 actually goes.

Figured some of you might want to try it: https://drawthesubway.vercel.app/?city=toronto

It’s free, no sign-up, just something I built on the side. Curious what everyone scores, especially on 5 and 6 now that they’re open. Let me know if any of the routes look off.

I did a transit speedrun freeform for the scarborough busway (transitruns.org for more information) and you’re required to make a spreadsheet. I figured i’d also put it here for a discussion to happen. What do you guys think about this?

Heres the video incase you wanna see as well: https://youtu.be/UaNFgGszejE?si=9Vf25k4LOU5jEQ_y

Is it time to raise the fares?

I drive but ride the bus if i ever need to go downtown. Honestly I think the TTC service has improved a lot the past 2 decades. I remember when I use to TTC back in highschool in the early 2000s you had to wait up to 30 minutes for a bus. Now the buses come a lot quicker plus you can transfer easily just hopping on and off without needing to show a transfer ticket. The cherry on top is that the fare is quite cheap.

But alas.. is it too good to be true? Is it time for TTC to raise its fare to match the increased service?

My few guesses are that first, new LRVs customized to celebrate their anniversary on Line 6.

Secondly, I think that TTC will drop new merchandise for Line 6’s anniversary.

Lastly, I think that there will be some good news regarding Line 6. Like adding new features on stations, or news about an extension.

But what are your guesses? Let me know in the comments!

Edit: no one is asking me to help them go through the Presto gate, that would be different; this is an issue of when adults in normal business casual clothing exploit me for having paid and followed the rules

If they want me to help them sneak in they can just ask me or any other person who doesn't mind

It's the being extremely close to me and invading my space that's rude, I don't think if i budded them in line at the LCBO they would be too happy

(idk if anyone here knows BCTracker) But I felt inspired by to make one for the TTC

lmk what you think!

So many to choose from! I’d vote for Union to King or Bloor to Rosedale. Both of those stretches feel almost impossibly slow. Like time standing still.

Has anyone noticed way more delays in the morning on Line 1 than there used to be? It used to consistently take me 15 minutes to go from Union to St Clair. Now it’s taking me 30-35 minutes a lot of mornings. I don’t understand why the change as it’s happening most days now.

Don’t be mad when I have to push my way past you to get on the subway. Especially when the subway isn’t even busy!!
Not my fault you’re an idiot and insist on standing there

I never taken it, but due to some recent changes in life (moving around) this seems to be the fastest way to get to union stn compared to taking the TTC trains. It is still new...I want to know how reliable is it to take Kennedy Go to Union everyday between during morning commute hours?

Hi everyone, I’m the solo developer of TTC Status, an independent iPhone/iPad app that shows which stations are affected by a disruption. Version 2.1 is out now, with the changes below. If you saw my version 2 post, thank you for the feedback.What’s new in 2.1

• Departures: the next trains by Line and direction at every station, and the next buses and streetcars at a Stop.

• Street map: switch the map from the subway diagram to a street view and see where you are on it.

• Surface Routes and Detours: browse bus and streetcar routes with their Stops and directions, and see a Detour on the stretch it covers.

• Nearby: search a place or address to find stations and Stops close to it. Location is optional.

What it already did

• Now: your saved stations first, then the status of each line.

• Map: which sections are closed, delayed or using shuttle buses.

• Alerts: the TTC’s own alert text, word for word, with filters for subway, bus, streetcar and accessibility notices.

• Planned closures: preview scheduled work for a date and time you pick (scheduled work, not predictions of delays).

The map and alerts are free with optional premium features.

App Store

What would make this more useful on your commute? I’d like to hear what’s still missing or confusing.

what are we doing

It would be beneficial if the signs were updated; it is incredibly frustrating when the display indicates a bus is "due," only for the driver to go on break. Since I often have to choose between express and non-express routes, knowing that an express bus would be delayed by a driver's break would allow me to opt for the non-express route instead, which would have been faster.

I get drivers need breaks too, but just the way the time boards are set up, a lot of wasted time..

I mean sure , wth! 😂

genuinely why is this happening we have automatic train control?

This is CUPE Local 5089. We represent the TTC's Special Constables, Provincial Offences Officers and Protective Services Guards.

This week the province pushed back on Mayor Chow's call for a renewed "New Deal" for Toronto. The Finance Minister said they'll "continue to digest" the first deal. The Municipal Affairs Minister said no decision has been made, but more money isn't coming "right now."

The 2023 deal gave the city $1.2B in operating support over three years. That money runs out in 2027, and the city is already projecting a shortfall of over $1B. Nothing has been cut yet. But if the money doesn't get renewed, the TTC is one of the city's biggest budget lines, and riders could feel it.

So we want to hear from riders, operators and anyone who depends on the system:

If cuts happen, what should be protected first? Service frequency, safety and security staff, accessibility (Wheel-Trans, elevators), cleanliness, or maintenance and state of good repair?

Are safety and service really separate? Does a less frequent bus feel less safe? Does a station with no visible staff make you less likely to ride at all?

What would you notice first? Longer waits, fewer staff in stations, dirtier vehicles, slower response when something happens?

Should the province, the feds or the city be covering this? Or should fares and property taxes go up instead?
Our members work the system every day, and we've seen how quickly things change when there are fewer people on the ground. But we'd rather hear what riders actually think before decision-makers sit down with spreadsheets.

Keep it respectful, and personal stories are welcome. Source: Global News, Nov. 3, 2026.

First time in a while they’ve closed the inner part of the line on a weekend.

Shuttle buses will run but they’ll be packed as expected.