[stevensontransit]

Normally I would stick this in TTC other items, but this seems as apt a thread as any.........

From the latest CEO report to the next meeting of the TTC:

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I disagree w/that last bit........... crowding is severe in rush hour on Line 1.......and Line 2

With the one fare program being successful as mentioned in that report and in here (https://cdn.ttc.ca/-/media/Project/...171af0f&hash=F6DAD1CC076E9743BD0492B61ECFBBF8) and (https://cdn.ttc.ca/-/media/Project/...6807a70&hash=F98AC895AD8214C945E780A7190C94FE), would that program likely be extended beyond march 2026?

 

[Northern Light]

With the one fare program being successful as mentioned in that report and in here............., would that program likely be extended beyond march 2026?

I'm not at the table making that decision..............my instinct is that yes, it will continue, and indeed, I understand further expansion/improvement is contemplated.

But the fact that something is discussed or analyzed doesn't mean it will be implemented.

That is ultimately a political decision, and one that won't be made for awhile yet.

 

[guavadelic]

The gulf between GO and every other North American system outside of NYC is remarkable. Like, SEPTA is a big system serving a big city, and it's just nowhere even close.

And overtaking Metro-North and NJ Transit looks very possible for GO in the near term.

I guess the behemoth that is the LIRR will remain number-one for the foreseeable future.

If GO eventually fully integrates fares with the TTC they could explode their ridership and overtake LIRR. Toronto riders being able to ride GO trains with TTC fares within city limits would transform GO and really change how people are able to get around.

 

[Civdis]

When GO electrifies and goes to 15 minute service on many lines, would it still be considered a "commuter line"? If not, what is it called?

 

[guavadelic]

When GO electrifies and goes to 15 minute service on many lines, would it still be considered a "commuter line"? If not, what is it called?

Regional rail I would think.