Upcoming Engagement on the Draft Christie’s Planning Documents On September 22nd, 2020, City staff reported to the on Planning and Housing Committee on the City’s vision for the Christie’s Planning Study area. Staff presented a draft Secondary Plan, a Zoning…
Toronto is sick of people driving past stopped streetcars
Toronto’s roads are definitely not the safest. Collisions ending in pedestrian fatalities have become routine in the city, and drivers not respecting streetcar rules is also a longstanding safety issue. Residents have long criticized drivers who fail to stop for…
SETAC Submission on TTC 5-Year Service Plan & 10-Year Outlook
On Oct. 9, 2019 SETAC Co-Chair David Meurer attended the City-wide Stakeholder Meeting for the TTC’s 5-Year Service Plan & 10-Year Outlook planning exercise. Supporting documents may be found on the project website. SETAC submitted the following feedback: General Feedback…
TTC Survey
The TTC is nearing the conclusion of its 5-Year Service Plan and 10-Year Outlook. As part of the consultation the TTC has solicited feedback via online surveys. The last of three surveys is underway and is open to responses until…
Christie Lands Planning Study Oct 17, 2019 2-8pm at Trident
A public open house will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Trident Banquet & Conference Centre (145 Evans Avenue, Unit 200, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5X8). In July 2019, City Council reached a…
SETAC Supports the TTC’s Request for Boarding Safety Cameras on Streetcars
SETAC recently wrote to Ontario Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney, MPP Christine Hogarth and Premier Ford to support the TTC Board’s request to the Provincial Government to amend the Highway Traffic Act and permit the installation of enforcement cameras on…
508 Lake Shore Streetcar Route coming back!
Transit Toronto reports that the 508 Lake Shore streetcar route is returning September 3, 2019, fully accessible with the new Flexity streetcars: Restoration In 2019, Bombarider picked up its pace of streetcar deliveries, easing the streetcar shortage enough for…
May 2 Meeting – Location Change
The location of our meeting scheduled for Thursday May 2, 2019 from 6-8pm has changed. Please note the new location: 20 Miles Road (just south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Royal York Road and Mimico Avenue).
King-Queen-Roncesvalles-Queensway Update
Construction on the King-Queen-Roncesvalles-Queensway intersection, originally scheduled for spring 2019, has been deferred to 2020. As a result, streetcar service is expected to continue until further notice. Chief Engineer, Michael D’Andrea writes: As you know, in early February, the City…
GO Fare Reductions Coming April 20
Beginning on April 20, 2019, GO fares between stations 10kms apart or less will be reduced in cost. Passengers travelling from Mimico to Union Station, for example, will see the Presto fare reduced from $4.98 to $3.70, and the cash…