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…
Poles frustrate wheelchair users at Kipling and Lake Shore
The Toronto Star By JACK LAKEY The Fixer Wed., Jan. 3, 2018 Link to the article and photo A recently installed pole for streetcar wires and two poles for pedestrian crossing buttons make it difficult if not impossible for people…
Streetcar Track Replacement
Between April and December 2017, the City of Toronto and the TTC will be replacing the streetcar tracks along Lake Shore Blvd. W to the Humber Loop. The work will include the reconstruction of some streetcar platforms for compatibility with…
Accessibility options with 501 bus replacement
The replacement of the (30-35 year old) streetcars with accessible buses on the 501 along Lake Shore Boulevard with newer and accessible buses has significantly improved accessibility options. Here is some information on what to expect. Every stop along Lake…