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    St Clair West Transportation Masterplan

    I would take a frequent, but slower streetcar ride over and infrequent bus. If the streetcar comes right away, but operates slower, I would still get to my destination faster than waiting 30 min for a fast bus. I'm talking specifically west of Gunns loop with route 189. Every 20 mins, maybe? If...
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    St Clair West Transportation Masterplan

    I know this is off topic. But too bad the St Clair ROW couldn't be extended from Gunns loop to Scarlett Rd as part of a bigger Master Plan. Maybe even past Scarlett to Dundas, but that's dreaming.
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    New cars will still be designed for 6-car open gangway operations. I assume a similar set up as the BART trains. I'm sure there's a lot of details to work out before signing off on anything. As there should be. Why design something when not knowing the full ask. My wishkist, that will never...
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    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line: Gerrard Station | 15.38m | 2s | Metrolinx | HDR

    Must be some reversed decision or community backlash? I remember some people talking as if the Pape bridge was close to being demolished. Either way good news.
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    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line: Gerrard Station | 15.38m | 2s | Metrolinx | HDR

    Is there still plans to demolish the Pape pedestrian bridge? Seeing it still up is a hopeful. I actually like it.
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    TTC: Electric and alternative fuel buses

    I mean , the biggest road block to trolleys would be the actual facilities. I assume the overhead wires would be the same as what the streetcars use? Actually streetcars use panto, so no. But we do have the overhead department at TTC. I remember David Miller was studying to bring back...
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    TTC: Electric and alternative fuel buses

    I mean , the biggest road block to trolleys would be the actual facilities. I assume the overhead wires would be the same as what the streetcars use? Actually streetcars use panto, so no. But we do have the overhead department at TTC. I remember David Miller was studying to bring back...
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    TTC: Flexity Streetcars Testing & Delivery (Bombardier)

    I think the benefits to having double end cars is a worthwhile investment. You save on not having loops. And everything doesn't have to happen at once. Double end cars, and as time goes on make the adjustments at the end of the line to accommodating them. By the time 30 years come around there...
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    TTC: Flexity Streetcars Testing & Delivery (Bombardier)

    You sure ION will get the same cars as they have now. They don't make them anymore. Unless Alstom reactivates production for such a small order. Would it be worth it? Has ION sent out a RFP or some document stating this?
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    I agree. WFH is an overall win-win. Employees, productivity, environmental, etc. But I suspect the need to stimulate business in the downtown and to justify office leases was the reason to end WFH. I would stand behind the labour movement if they fought for WFH. Pocket lines and everything.
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    We needed that information yesterday. Tell your company to work around you. Lol
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    I don't see TTC fixing up older garages or making a downtown garage a priority. But from a core operational need, it should be looked at. I get the lack of space downtown, but as mentioned , a multi level garage could potentially help with land use. TTC also has situation where they lease too...
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    Believe it or not, even with one person operation, they are still required to put the train in emergency and cut the power. But like you said, it's best to move on.
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    I don't expect you to see the fundamental difference. As for how to cut the power while the train is moving, that tells me it's already going above your head.
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    TTC: Other Items (catch all)

    Again your wrong Dan. The first thing an operator is suppose do is cut the power. Theres a phone from there where they can call control. If too traumatized, sure stay in cab. But procedure is cut power, first. Always assume the person is alive, and for emergency personnel to get down safely...

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