P23
Active Member
Express bus routes would do wonders for the TTC. Heck, even a combination of express and local would be great. For example, a route hits a couple major trip generators in Rexdale, and then runs express to the Spadina or Bloor-Danforth Subways, stopping at only a few additional key intersections along the way. That way a 1hr ride to the subway becomes a 15 min ride. Add in a few queue jump lanes along the route and you're well on your way to a decent bus service.
This would function very much like the suburban express routes on Ottawa's Transitway. They run local in a particular neighbourhood, and then once they exit the neighbourhood they run express along the Transitway, only stopping at key hubs on their way to downtown. Obviously running them into downtown isn't possible right now, so the closest subway station will do.
http://www.ttc.ca/Routes/191/RouteDescription.jsp?tabName=route