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    Toronto, ON M4S 1Z2

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    About Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

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    1900 Yonge Street
    Toronto, ON M4S 1Z2
    Canada
    http://www.ttc.ca/
    416.393.4000

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
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    The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides transit services to residents in the greater Tornoto area. 

    Products and Press Releases

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    Fare Collection

    TTC Board approves entering Ontario’s One-Fare Program in 2024

    Nov. 27, 2023
    The program will eliminate double fares for customers transferring between the TTC, GO Transit and other Canadian-based transit agencies.
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    Safety & Security

    TTC to propose adding 178 frontline staff members to respond to safety and security incidents

    Sept. 21, 2023
    A new report going into TTC’s Sept. 26 board meeting recommends using C$10.3 million in projected 2023 savings to hire new, high-visibility customer service agents and bus, streetcar...
    Safety & Security

    TTC improving access to naloxone

    Sept. 13, 2023
    Naloxone is a rapid-response drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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    Infrastructure

    Metrolinx awards contract to Kenaidan Contractors Ltd for construction of pedestrian connection

    Metrolinx
    Sept. 1, 2023
    The connection will shorten the time and distance between the Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station.
    Management

    TTC increasing services beginning in September

    Aug. 29, 2023
    TTC is increasing regular service hours in September to 93 percent of pre-pandemic levels and further increasing service to 95 percent by November, with bus service at 99 percent...
    Mobile Applications

    Rogers 5G Mobile users will now have cellular services in TTC tunnels and stations

    Aug. 24, 2023
    Riders using Rogers 5G Mobile will now have better reception and access to 9-1-1 in the TTC tunnels and stations as a part of the transit agency's efforts to bring better connectivity...
    National Research Council of Canada
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    National Research Council of Canada helping Canadian government organizations shift to net-zero transport systems

    National Research Council of Canada
    Aug. 17, 2023
    The work done by the NRC is intended to help municipalities in their efforts to transition to an electric system without impacting service.
    Alt. Mobility

    TTC piloting two new accessibility technologies

    Aug. 10, 2023
    The pilots include a subway-style, rear-door exit chime on new hybrid-electric buses and a Contactless Access™ elevator app at select subway stations; the pilots will run until...
    Bus

    TTC hosts annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride

    Aug. 1, 2023
    The event commemorated the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and provided a unique, in-person experience, to reflect on the historic and dangerous journey that formerly...
    Rail

    TTC Line 3 Scarborough investigation to last at least three more weeks

    July 31, 2023
    On July 24 at 6:45 p.m. a southbound SRT train leaving Ellesmere Station had its trailing car derail approximately 500 feet from the station.

    Articles & News

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    Vehicles

    TTC’s new streetcars enter service

    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 20, 2023
    The new vehicles are being produced by Alstom at its Thunder Bay facility; Alstom will be delivering 60 streetcars to the TTC by 2025.
    Government of Ontario
    TTC CEO Rick Leary speaks Aug. 10 to provide details about a new option to use debit and credit cards as fare payment on TTC starting Aug. 15, 2023.
    Fare Collection

    Tapping in to TTC: Debit, credit cards to pay for fares starts Aug. 15

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 11, 2023
    Users will have the option of tapping their debit or credit cards, phones or smartwatches on a PRESTO device to board TTC services.
    Safety & Security

    City of Toronto, TTC, partner with LOFT Community Services to help residents sheltering on TTC

    March 23, 2023
    There is an unprecedented need for increased services geared to individuals with complex needs who are using the TTC for shelter and warmth.
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    Management

    Toronto City Council approves 2023 city budget with C$2.38 billion operating budget and C$1.34 billion capital budget for TTC

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 20, 2023
    The budget adds outreach workers, TTC special constables, expands fare discount programs while freezing fares for certain riders.
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    Toronto Transit Commission has signed an agreement with PowerON for charging infrastructure to support the transit provider's zero-emission fleet.
    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    TTC signs agreement with PowerON for zero-emission charging infrastructure

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 14, 2022
    PowerON will design, build, co-invest and operate the charging and related electrical infrastructure for TTC.
    city of Toronto
    The city of Toronto, TTC and Metrolinx have concluded on-road testing of the West Rouge Automated Shuttle.
    Autonomous Vehicles

    Toronto’s West Rouge AV shuttle trial wraps on-road tests

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 31, 2022
    Despite the trial ending prematurely, the city and its transit partners ‘remain committed’ to finding solutions to meet the region’s transportation needs.
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    TTC, along with ATU Local 113 and the city of Toronto marked the first Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day on Dec. 17.
    Safety & Security

    Toronto marks first Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 20, 2021
    The city and transit stakeholders used the day to raise awareness surrounding assaults of transit workers and their right to have a safe and healthy work environment.
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    Safety & Security

    TTC continues to contend with cyberattack impacts

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 11, 2021
    TTC called the event a “sophisticated incident” that affected operator and customer-facing features.
    Metrolinx
    A map showing the route of the 7.8-kilometer (4.85-mile) Scarborough Subway Extension; one of four priority transit projects of the province.
    Infrastructure

    RFQ issued for Scarborough Subway Extension stations and rail package

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 20, 2021
    The extension of TTC’s Line 2 includes three stations along nearly five miles of track.
    city of Toronto
    The RapidTO Eglinton East lanes include parts of Eglinton Avenue East, Kingston Road and Morningside Avenue
    Infrastructure

    Bus lanes are working in Toronto

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 30, 2021
    The first RapidTO dashboard shows transit travel times have decreased while transit reliability has increased.

    Videos & Resources

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016
    Rail

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/6/2016

    May 6, 2016
    This week’s transit update includes videos from Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation...

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    BAE Systems
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    BAE Systems to supply up to 541 Gen3 electric power and propulsion systems for TTC’s battery-electric buses

    BAE Systems Controls
    July 27, 2023
    BAE Systems’ Gen3 system includes an electric motor and power electronics to create a clean, integrated power management solution for the buses.
    Metrolinx
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    Infrastructure

    Metrolinx begins work on Ontario Line

    Metrolinx
    July 25, 2023
    New rail bridges, as well as new retaining walls and noise walls around the rail corridor are all critical parts of the work that will bring three future stations to the Ontario...
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    Safety & Security

    TTC and ATU Local 113 unveils bus-of-the-future design-concepts to improve bus operator security

    July 24, 2023
    The design provides a complete barrier that shields a bus operator’s workspace from the passenger compartment, reducing the risk of being assaulted while maintaining a clear unobstructe...
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    Safety & Security

    New data shows safety and security incidents decreasing on TTC

    June 13, 2023
    The indicators come after the implementation of $5 million in new initiatives and enhanced measures by the TTC and the city of Toronto since the start of 2023.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    TTC contracts New Flyer for 186 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ heavy-duty transit buses

    New Flyer of America Inc.
    June 7, 2023
    The five-year contract with New Flyer for 186 electric transit buses will help TTC reach its goal of zero emissions by 2040.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    TTC awards Nova Bus contract for up to 541 electric buses

    Nova Bus Corporation
    May 31, 2023
    The order includes an adoption process for other agencies in Ontario to enter into their own agreements with Nova Bus for up to 550 buses over four years.
    Safety & Security

    Joint study shows select copper products on public transit can eliminate up to 99.9 percent of bacteria

    Teck
    May 19, 2023
    The groundbreaking study was the first of its kind in North America and evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses...
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    Vehicles

    TTC returns 504A King streetcar service

    May 9, 2023
    From January 2021 until May 2023, buses replaced the 504 King between Dundas West Station and Dufferin Street to accommodate major city works on water mains and sewers in the ...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Infrastructure Canada, TTC to provide joint funding of up to C$700 million towards electrification of TTC’s bus fleet

    April 25, 2023
    The funding will enable the TTC to purchase 340 zero emission buses and 248 bus chargers and supports upgrades to related infrastructure in eight bus garages, including site upgrades...