turini2
Active Member
Well I'm personally glad Byford is here in London 
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Richard White
Senior Member
Opening Battersea Power Station Station no less..Well I'm personally glad Byford is here in London
Geoff Marshall killed me with that.
midriser
New Member
For what it’s worth, this isn’t the first time 7 to 8 minute headways have been in place on both Line 1 and 2 recently.
Here’s the TTC’s scheduled service summary from June of this year. Line 1 had 7 minute evening headways, Line 2 had 7 minute 15 second evening headways.
Both were improved in September, but with these cuts Line 2 is going back to the 7 minute 15 second schedule (which means every 3rd headway is 8 minutes, not 8 minutes all the time).
It’s still concerning and frustrating of course, but not the first time.
DSC
Superstar
Oddly enough Andy B is in today's Guardian. He fears transit reductions in London. https://www.theguardian.com/busines...t-londons-transport-fall-into-managed-decline
W. K. Lis
Superstar
Andy Byford was good leader. However, it was his overlords in Toronto, New York City, and London, England that are the cause of a lot of his problems. Sometimes unintentional, but mostly intentional by those who don't know much about public transit..
drum118
Superstar
Ontario Superior Court denies ATU Local 113’s request for an injunction
Nov. 20, 2021
Today, the Ontario Superior Court denied ATU Local 113’s request for an injunction relating to the TTC’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (the “Policy”).
The next phase of the Policy goes into effect tomorrow, Nov. 21. TTC employees who remain unvaccinated or refuse to disclose their vaccination status by end of day today will be placed on leave. As of today, roughly 90 per cent of the agency’s 15,061 active employees have shared their COVID-19 vaccination status.
To date, the TTC has held 61 vaccination clinics for employees and customers. Almost 9,500 shots have been administered at these clinics.
See below for a statement from Rick Leary, TTC CEO:
Safety is a core value at the TTC. Ensuring the safety of our employees and our customers is the reason that we introduced the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in September.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the TTC has been a leader in safety – and we will continue to do all that we can to protect our community. From the moment an employee steps onto TTC property, it is our duty to do everything in our power to ensure their safety.
We know that getting vaccinated is one of the most important things that people can do to put the pandemic behind us. As an essential service, we need the TTC to be a safe place for everyone.
I want to thank all the employees who have complied with the Policy and I want to thank all our customers for their support. Together we will get through this.
Nov. 20, 2021
Today, the Ontario Superior Court denied ATU Local 113’s request for an injunction relating to the TTC’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (the “Policy”).
The next phase of the Policy goes into effect tomorrow, Nov. 21. TTC employees who remain unvaccinated or refuse to disclose their vaccination status by end of day today will be placed on leave. As of today, roughly 90 per cent of the agency’s 15,061 active employees have shared their COVID-19 vaccination status.
To date, the TTC has held 61 vaccination clinics for employees and customers. Almost 9,500 shots have been administered at these clinics.
See below for a statement from Rick Leary, TTC CEO:
Safety is a core value at the TTC. Ensuring the safety of our employees and our customers is the reason that we introduced the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in September.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the TTC has been a leader in safety – and we will continue to do all that we can to protect our community. From the moment an employee steps onto TTC property, it is our duty to do everything in our power to ensure their safety.
We know that getting vaccinated is one of the most important things that people can do to put the pandemic behind us. As an essential service, we need the TTC to be a safe place for everyone.
I want to thank all the employees who have complied with the Policy and I want to thank all our customers for their support. Together we will get through this.
drum118
Superstar
Nov 20
TTC service was all over the place on Sat. We got on at Kipling and the subway sign said service was every 5 minute and got on a train. We sat for a few minutes until another train arrived. Then we sat for another 3 minutes before departing and that was more than 5 minutes.
Got to Dundas West Station and the next vehicle display said 14 & 15 Minute until a 504 would show up. About 10 minute later, display said 504 buses in 8 & 8 minutes, yet they were pulling into the station. Got on the first one that ended up doing a stop and go.
Riders were confused how the 501 & 504 buses were working as they they wanted to go to X where neither bus was going due to construction. Some were complaining to the drivers that they need to get to X and were piss off.
Service for Streetcars on King was poor.
Yonge Line was saying a train every 4 minutes with no count down.
Got on at Sherbourne Station to go home and the train was a peak load and remain that way until Jane.
2 homeless riders were sleeping on the long bench seats at one end with partly eaten food on the floor under them and a nice rip odder from them haft way down the car.
Islington Bus Terminal
We got off at Islington to have a look at the south bus area since it was the first time I could do it after I shot it from the street over a month ago. They have pave the first bay in to become a waiting platform area under cover for the new south platforms. All TTC buses are now using the new south end rebuilt wider platforms that can handle a 60' bus easy. Plywood is blocking the ends of the old bus bay. The opening in the south wall allow riders to access the buses.
Only 2 retail still exist in the tunnel area with gates down for the old bus stairs. All bus info have been removed from the old bus bay numbers signs. The end of the line for the old terminal that is now not seeing buses on the structural flaw road/roof until the new terminal and entrance is built around 2025/26 and then torn down. Not sure why it took so long to due the first bus bay fill in compare to the fast rebuilt of the old miWay south platform.
TTC service was all over the place on Sat. We got on at Kipling and the subway sign said service was every 5 minute and got on a train. We sat for a few minutes until another train arrived. Then we sat for another 3 minutes before departing and that was more than 5 minutes.
Got to Dundas West Station and the next vehicle display said 14 & 15 Minute until a 504 would show up. About 10 minute later, display said 504 buses in 8 & 8 minutes, yet they were pulling into the station. Got on the first one that ended up doing a stop and go.
Riders were confused how the 501 & 504 buses were working as they they wanted to go to X where neither bus was going due to construction. Some were complaining to the drivers that they need to get to X and were piss off.
Service for Streetcars on King was poor.
Yonge Line was saying a train every 4 minutes with no count down.
Got on at Sherbourne Station to go home and the train was a peak load and remain that way until Jane.
2 homeless riders were sleeping on the long bench seats at one end with partly eaten food on the floor under them and a nice rip odder from them haft way down the car.
Islington Bus Terminal
We got off at Islington to have a look at the south bus area since it was the first time I could do it after I shot it from the street over a month ago. They have pave the first bay in to become a waiting platform area under cover for the new south platforms. All TTC buses are now using the new south end rebuilt wider platforms that can handle a 60' bus easy. Plywood is blocking the ends of the old bus bay. The opening in the south wall allow riders to access the buses.
Only 2 retail still exist in the tunnel area with gates down for the old bus stairs. All bus info have been removed from the old bus bay numbers signs. The end of the line for the old terminal that is now not seeing buses on the structural flaw road/roof until the new terminal and entrance is built around 2025/26 and then torn down. Not sure why it took so long to due the first bus bay fill in compare to the fast rebuilt of the old miWay south platform.
drum118
Superstar
Ninety-two per cent of TTC employees have shared their vaccination status
Nov. 21, 2021
As of today, Sun., Nov. 21, 92% of the agency’s 15,061 active employees have shared their COVID-19 vaccination status. In total, 91% of unionized and 95% of non-unionized employees have shared their status, with the vast majority already fully vaccinated.
“As we expected, in the last week, we have seen hundreds of additional employees submit their proof of vaccination. That means we can start putting additional service back on the road over and above what has been scheduled,” said TTC CEO Rick Leary. “We are continuing to prioritize our busiest corridors during our busiest times and today, in spite of the changes, we are delivering 97% of last Sunday’s scheduled service. We are focused on providing reliable, dependable service to our customers.”
“The safety of our employees and our customers remains our top priority and we know that getting vaccinated is one of the most important things that people can do to put the pandemic behind us. That is why compliance with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy is so important. I want to thank all the employees who have complied with the Policy and I want to thank all our customers for their support.”
The new temporary schedules introduced today were planned to protect existing service on the TTC’s most popular bus corridors at the busiest times of day like Wilson, Eglinton East (RapidTO), Finch West, Jane, Lawrence East, York Mills, Steeles West, Sheppard West, and Victoria Park, among others. Other routes have varying levels of temporary service changes, in many cases similar to the seasonal changes made in the summer and in December. All corridors are maintaining the same operating hours to ensure the minimum impact possible for customers.
If additional employees come forward and report their vaccination status in the coming days and weeks, the TTC will continue to increase service into the new year.
TTC ridership is at approximately 50% of pre-COVID levels.
To date, the TTC has held 61 vaccination clinics for employees and customers. Almost 9,500 shots have been administered at these clinics.
Nov. 21, 2021
As of today, Sun., Nov. 21, 92% of the agency’s 15,061 active employees have shared their COVID-19 vaccination status. In total, 91% of unionized and 95% of non-unionized employees have shared their status, with the vast majority already fully vaccinated.
“As we expected, in the last week, we have seen hundreds of additional employees submit their proof of vaccination. That means we can start putting additional service back on the road over and above what has been scheduled,” said TTC CEO Rick Leary. “We are continuing to prioritize our busiest corridors during our busiest times and today, in spite of the changes, we are delivering 97% of last Sunday’s scheduled service. We are focused on providing reliable, dependable service to our customers.”
“The safety of our employees and our customers remains our top priority and we know that getting vaccinated is one of the most important things that people can do to put the pandemic behind us. That is why compliance with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy is so important. I want to thank all the employees who have complied with the Policy and I want to thank all our customers for their support.”
The new temporary schedules introduced today were planned to protect existing service on the TTC’s most popular bus corridors at the busiest times of day like Wilson, Eglinton East (RapidTO), Finch West, Jane, Lawrence East, York Mills, Steeles West, Sheppard West, and Victoria Park, among others. Other routes have varying levels of temporary service changes, in many cases similar to the seasonal changes made in the summer and in December. All corridors are maintaining the same operating hours to ensure the minimum impact possible for customers.
If additional employees come forward and report their vaccination status in the coming days and weeks, the TTC will continue to increase service into the new year.
TTC ridership is at approximately 50% of pre-COVID levels.
To date, the TTC has held 61 vaccination clinics for employees and customers. Almost 9,500 shots have been administered at these clinics.
Coolstar
Senior Member
I really wish the TTC could get better train countdown screens. The ones in Vancouver is one that comes to mind. Easier to read as well.
Sad part is that they had something like this on the TYSSE stations but the screens recently switched to the old format.
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drum118
Superstar
Have seen screens in Europe where the time is down to seconds as the train arrives at the station. Seen real countdown in minutes and seconds as to when a train will arrive as well the next one.
TTC was doing minutes count down in the past, but not yesterday. As for the screen display, it was crap and small to see yesterday. Guess no money to pay for content or still the effect of the system attack..
DSC
Superstar
Yes, experts in most fields who report to elected (or appointed) Boards tend to have 'superiors' who know very little about what they are supposed to be 'supervising. They almost invariably fall into the trap of starting to interfere in OPERATIONAL matters and not restricting their input into POLICY. The old adage Managers Manage and Directors Direct applies, or should do so!
smallspy
Senior Member
Unless they've fixed it in the past 24 hours, the subway countdown timers are still offline from the cyber attack of 2 weeks ago.
Dan
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
The TTC screens are ad platforms masquerading as information displays - and it shows.
AoD
Northern Light
Superstar
The screen program has been an issue pretty much since its inception, for that reason and others.
Too few per platform, particularly for busy stations with obstructed sightlines. I'm thinking of Yonge Stn on Line 2 and St George where if you don't end up within 10M of the screen you have no hope of reading it, and there are only 2 or 3 on the entire platform.
Some smaller stations still have only one screen (per platform).
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Reminds me of that very suspect contract with Gateway for the newsstands; how is it even possible that we have stands that are closed entirely on Sundays at busy stations; and that we lack
vending machines at those stations with no newsstand?
rbt
Senior Member
Yeah. TTC got paid to allow them to be installed (around $3M/year early on, probably more now). Installation wasn't cheap for the advertiser either (around $14M).
Compare to the bus displays which TTC paid a 3rd party to install rather than the other way around.
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