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drum118 said:
Mar 14
Finally stop off at Islington to take a look at the bus terminal and saw a few things in the station
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With Mi-Way out of there and the condition of the station, that leaves only 4 routes in the station. I wonder how long it will be before the TTC says f*** it and sends everything to Royal York or Kipling and tears down the station .

You could easily fit the 3 Islington Routes at Royal York and the Burnhamthorpe at Kipling or vice versa (though it is easier to get to Burnhamthorpe from Kipling). If they interlined the two Islington Routes (37 and 110) they could probably just route straight through like they did at Royal York.

Islington much like Warden no longer needs such a large station and given the condition it only makes sense.
 
Richard White said:
With Mi-Way out of there and the condition of the station, that leaves only 4 routes in the station. I wonder how long it will be before the TTC says f*** it and sends everything to Royal York or Kipling and tears down the station .

You could easily fit the 3 Islington Routes at Royal York and the Burnhamthorpe at Kipling or vice versa (though it is easier to get to Burnhamthorpe from Kipling). If they interlined the two Islington Routes (37 and 110) they could probably just route straight through like they did at Royal York.

Islington much like Warden no longer needs such a large station and given the condition it only makes sense.
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Not happening.

There's already a new terminal designed as part of the CreateTO plan for the site.

So it will be downsized, but the remaining but routes are staying.

It would make no sense to shift Islington Routes to another station.
 
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Northern Light said:
Not happening.

There's already a new terminal designed at part of the CreateTO plan for the site.

So it will be downsized, but the remaining but routes are staying.

It would make no sense to shift Islington Routes to another station.
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I meant relocate it and rebuild the terminal in a smaller form. Then return them.
 
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I meant relocate it and rebuild the terminal in a smaller form. Then return them.
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Unless the plan has change, the new terminal is by CP tracks, It can be built while the existing routes stay where they are today.

CreateTO rough plan show 2 entrance off Islington for in/out with one for TTC and the new development at a traffic light intersection.
 
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Why would they do that? I get that they don't like the slatted ceilings. They are a bit dated, hard to keep clean, hard to colour-match, a pain to take down/put up.

Got it.

The new ceiling might be passable.........but for the discolouration of some panels, already...........

And, the terrible choice of lighting, which then leads to having abnormally shaped panels in the light rows.

IF, one were to select such panels, the correct thing would have been to use led can lights cut into the uniformed shaped panels as required.

That would look infinitely better and not cost materially more.
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Seeing as there's only going to be 2, maybe 3 years left for the station in its current form, I'm surprised that they didn't just leave the ceiling alone unless there's asbestos up there.
I wonder if we'll start to see renderings of the rebuilt Islington station within the next year or so.
 

March 18 is transit operator and worker appreciation day​

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On March 18, CUTA will celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Almost one-year since the first lockdown, we’re inviting you to join us in honouring these workers on social media. Not just frontline operators, but also the maintenance crews, mechanics, dispatchers and others who have kept our communities running safely—and still do. Let’s show them how important they are, not only to the industry but to the more than two million people who rely on them every day.​
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TTC hires new construction engineers.

Beaver wanders into Royal York TTC station​

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A beaver wandered into a TTC station on March 25, 2021. (Twitter/ Jenn Abbott)

An entrance to a Toronto subway station was temporarily closed due to a wandering beaver.

According to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), the beaver strolled into Royal York Subway Station on Bloor Street, near the Humber Marshes, early Thursday morning.

As a result, the TTC has temporarily closed the Grenview entrance to the station “due to an animal in distress.” The station entrance has since reopened.
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The TTC says that the city, police and animal control were notified.
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TTC to hold virtual information session for engineering, construction and technical graduates

The TTC invites recent graduates of engineering, construction and technical post-secondary programs to attend a virtual recruitment information session on Thurs., Apr. 1. Those interested in exciting career opportunities at the TTC can register at https://www.ttc.ca/join in advance of the event.

"The TTC plays a vital role in our city and it relies on our dedicated transit workers," said Mayor John Tory. "I encourage all recent graduates to explore these opportunities and consider joining our TTC."

"Through this information session, we are hoping to connect directly with the next generation of engineers, technologists, and draftspersons. I would encourage any eligible graduates with an interest in building the future of transportation in Toronto to register and attend this exciting event," said TTC Chair Jaye Robinson.

Participants can expect to hear from the following speakers about what it's like to work at the TTC, including personal stories, career advice, and information about featured job opportunities:

- Rick Leary, TTC CEO
- Fort Monaco, Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering
- Andrea Gonzalez, Engineering Technologist ? Civil
- Adam Arruda, Maintenance Systems Coordinator
- Marika Fraser, Manager, Outreach and Diversity
- Vaso Mosios, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

"The TTC is always looking to recruit talented people that reflect the communities we live and work in," said TTC CEO Rick Leary. "We have some of the best and brightest working here already and I look forward to seeing how the next generation of graduates can build on their efforts to help us make the transit system even better."

This virtual information session is one of a series of events geared toward building a diverse and inclusive TTC workforce.

The TTC is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture with a workforce that is representative of the communities it serves. The TTC is dedicated to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and encourages participation from all job seekers. Accommodation is available for participants, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit ttc.ca.
 
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