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"Off the rails: The inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went from transit dream to cautionary tale" - Toronto Star

An epic review of the choices made over the last 20 years.

#GiftLink #TTC #Metrolinx #TOPoli #ONPoli #Transit #Line5

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/off-the-rails-the-inside-story-of-how-the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-went-from-transit/article_6460dcff-22af-4006-82bf-9ef7280129f9.html?gift=1&gift_token=4dee6171-87f9-4ab9-8426-c10eb22f4cc9&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6InNpZ24tZ2lmdC1saW5rLWtleSJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50aGVzdGFyLmNvbS9uZXdzL2d0YS9vZmYtdGhlLXJhaWxzLXRoZS1pbnNpZGUtc3Rvcnktb2YtaG93LXRoZS1lZ2xpbnRvbi1jcm9zc3Rvd24tbHJ0LXdlbnQtZnJvbS10cmFuc2l0L2FydGljbGVfNjQ2MGRjZmYtMjJhZi00MDA2LTgyYmYtOWVmNzI4MDEyOWY5Lmh0bWw_Z2lmdD0xJmdpZnRfdG9rZW49NGRlZTYxNzEtODdmOS00YWI5LTg0MjYtYzEwZWIyMmY0Y2M5IiwiaWF0IjoxNzY5ODgyMzgwLCJleHAiOjE3NzAxNDE1ODB9.IG7fouTdcPY7K0o0IqVg8kJ2myH54yuDutPBGJ8V90UOZDyiwfHcqchh4NEBEoU5QFe6vOJw5_PQ9lCDTDxhJVmKLRjlJpJTGjkSID7X6UwHTQL58csgmqVbl9Iul892Wyw9h_CT2fDhqgU_sKF8Ohxdi4bkzX82DS-aTLEvZCjyunzh7izIzktQJuW-fj5fVWVrtEDh1qSylhCNOsy9MFM9hzrPg2RRztXBUpNaAvKKX4Zoyfz-sId7w1BTsZVNAILwX8_t4bth16Ub1GIsrCRYKYexXqX2sYHleDMw-MyGRDw4Nj9ozR4vY0bQq6yerk3YsWezvl3uIJxbdMjuhA

Toronto Star

Off the rails: The inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went from transit dream to cautionary tale

Over the past decade and a half, the Crosstown has cast a shadow on a swath of Toronto and is becoming, to many, a symbol of the city’s inability to fulfil its potential.

CodeRedTO

@CodeRedTO@mstdn.ca · 7 days ago

"Off the rails: The inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went from transit dream to cautionary tale" - Toronto Star

An epic review of the choices made over the last 20 years.

#GiftLink #TTC #Metrolinx #TOPoli #ONPoli #Transit #Line5

Toronto Star

Off the rails: The inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went from transit dream to cautionary tale

Over the past decade and a half, the Crosstown has cast a shadow on a swath of Toronto and is becoming, to many, a symbol of the city’s inability to fulfil its potential.

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CodeRedTO

@CodeRedTO@mstdn.ca · 3 months ago

TTC Riders ( @ttcriders.bsky.social ) is hosting a ‘Save Our Streetcars Summit’ in Toronto on November 23. This is a free event with coffee, snacks, and TTC tickets upon request.

#TOPoli #TTC #Transit #PublicTransit

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Poster for linked event which reads:

“Why can I walk faster than my streetcar?"
On-time performance of streetcars is an embarrassing 61% system-wide.
Toronto's streetcars are in trouble. We need solutions.
Join us & a panel of speakers to discuss how we can keep streetcars running.

Nov 23
1-5 PM
Cecil Community Centre

TTC riders — Poster for linked event which reads: “Why can I walk faster than my streetcar?" On-time performance of streetcars is an embarrassing 61% system-wide. Toronto's streetcars are in trouble. We need solutions. Join us & a panel of speakers to discuss how we can keep streetcars running. Nov 23 1-5 PM Cecil Community Centre TTC riders

Screenshot of linked registration page, which reads:

Noticed that streetcar service has gotten more unreliable, slow, and delayed?

It's not just you. For many riders, walking can be a faster option than taking the streetcar in Toronto. This past summer, a runner was able to beat five streetcar routes travelling terminal-to-terminal on-foot!
The data confirms it - a 2024 study found that Toronto's streetcar system is among the slowest in the world. According to the TTC last month, only 61% of streetcars showed up on time. Over the last several years, the speed and reliability of all streetcar routes have declined significantly, coinciding with ever-increasing traffic congestion.
Projects like the King Streetcar Priority Corridor have been successful at improving service in the past, but are no longer working to keep commutes reliable and fast.
It's time for a fulsome discussion about what is needed to bring better streetcar service. — Screenshot of linked registration page, which reads: Noticed that streetcar service has gotten more unreliable, slow, and delayed? It's not just you. For many riders, walking can be a faster option than taking the streetcar in Toronto. This past summer, a runner was able to beat five streetcar routes travelling terminal-to-terminal on-foot! The data confirms it - a 2024 study found that Toronto's streetcar system is among the slowest in the world. According to the TTC last month, only 61% of streetcars showed up on time. Over the last several years, the speed and reliability of all streetcar routes have declined significantly, coinciding with ever-increasing traffic congestion. Projects like the King Streetcar Priority Corridor have been successful at improving service in the past, but are no longer working to keep commutes reliable and fast. It's time for a fulsome discussion about what is needed to bring better streetcar service.

CodeRedTO

@CodeRedTO@mstdn.ca · 3 months ago

TTC Riders ( @ttcriders.bsky.social ) is hosting a ‘Save Our Streetcars Summit’ in Toronto on November 23. This is a free event with coffee, snacks, and TTC tickets upon request.

#TOPoli #TTC #Transit #PublicTransit

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Robert Zaichkowski

@rzaichkowski.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 7 months ago

The Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization, IntegrityTO and Protect Bathurst are teaming up for a July 15 press conference which will include expressing their opposition to #BikeTO lanes & #TTC #RapidTO bus priority lanes (among other matters). 😡 #TOpoli www.instagram.com/integrity_to...

Logos from Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization, IntegrityTO & Protect Bathurst (with websites at the bottom)

Toronto Concerned Citizens Coalition Press Conference

Tuesday, July 15 (11 AM) @ NW corner of Nathan Phillips Square

Citizens have become fed up with continued mismanagement, and ideologically driven policies that are hurting our quality of life in Toronto. Neighbourhood organizations are invited to attend the press conference.

Issues to be discussed include: TSSS mismanagement, failed encampments policy, mismanaged bike lane policy, RapidTO, record property tax increases, rising hate crimes, dishonest renamings & more.

Join us as we present a sobering state of affairs with an esteemed speaker list:

Paul Macchiusu (Protect Bathurst)
David Marguiles (66 Third Street, Etobicoke South)
Daniel Tate (IntegrityTO
Roman Baber (MP York Centre)
Cody McRae (Balance on Bloor)
Anthony Furey
Sharon Danley (Esplanade Seniors / DCC)
Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19 Beaches-East York)
Diane Chester et. al. (Niagara Neighbourhood)
Eloise Moirrison (Scarborough Southwest)

Join us and let's send a strong message to City Council that citizens are not satisfied with local government!

For further information contact Dana McKiel (dana.mckiel@gmail.com)