2020 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 New Service Summary for the June 19th board is up. I'm happy to say that HF buses will return to Kingston Rd. this summer with streetcar rail replacement taking place. Will be nice to see the V's but Kingston Rd. itself will probably be a traffic nightmare to say the least. Birchmount and Malvern will be operating the 502/503. Also, an extra bus added for Bay during weekday mid-day. With the current zoo at Bay/Front this should improve reliability somewhat. http://www3.ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_Planning/Se..._2011-06-19.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wil9402 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 New Service Summary for the June 19th board is up. I'm happy to say that HF buses will return to Kingston Rd. this summer with streetcar rail replacement taking place. Will be nice to see the V's but Kingston Rd. itself will probably be a traffic nightmare to say the least. Birchmount and Malvern will be operating the 502/503. Also, an extra bus added for Bay during weekday mid-day. With the current zoo at Bay/Front this should improve reliability somewhat.http://www3.ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_Planning/Se..._2011-06-19.pdf No Vs this time. The service summary says Birchmount and Eglinton, not Malvern, will operate 502 and 503 this summer. If it is anything like last year I'm assuming that Birchmount will operate 502 while Eglinton will operate the 503 runs during peak periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 No Vs this time. The service summary says Birchmount and Eglinton, not Malvern, will operate 502 and 503 this summer. If it is anything like last year I'm assuming that Birchmount will operate 502 while Eglinton will operate the 503 runs during peak periods. Damn! How the hell could I miss that. Jumped the gun seeing HF thinking it would be the same as last year. Great more 7 variety to choose from. Oh well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Weird how the service summary says that the 52 is going to be HF when the GM's are going to be put away for the summer. (at least that's what I read) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new.flyer.408 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 In reality, it'll probably be Orion VIIs out and about anyways. I hope those ancient things don't make it out anywhere. I'd hate to cook in one of those. And 1517's finally off that - but the charred D40LF isn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcgeek Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 In reality, it'll probably be Orion VIIs out and about anyways.I hope those ancient things don't make it out anywhere. I'd hate to cook in one of those. And 1517's finally off that - but the charred D40LF isn't... IMO, I wouldn't count 1517 out just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new.flyer.408 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 IMO, I wouldn't count 1517 out just yet. Just going by the Service Summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Today I received a Davisville transfer cut for an Avenue Road bus. With the route transferring to Wilson last month, it's unusual that the transfers would not also have been carried over. What I wasn't aware of was that the 162 also appears on the transfer. Does this mean that the 162 gets Davisville transfers printed on all Sundays, despite the 28 not being scheduled to operate on Sundays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wil9402 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Today I received a Davisville transfer cut for an Avenue Road bus. With the route transferring to Wilson last month, it's unusual that the transfers would not also have been carried over. What I wasn't aware of was that the 162 also appears on the transfer. Does this mean that the 162 gets Davisville transfers printed on all Sundays, despite the 28 not being scheduled to operate on Sundays? 162 does not run on weekends anymore. Since the service cuts last month it runs Weekdays only until 7pm. I'm surprised that 28 doesn't share a transfer with 11 since it is treated somewhat as a branch of the route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wil9402 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Bloor-Danforth Subway - Late Sunday OpeningsOn June 26, July 10, August 28, and September 25 subway service between St George Station and Pape Station starts at 12 Noon. Due to the replacement of track beams on the Bloor Viaduct, on June 26, July 10, August 28, and September 25 subway service between St George Station and Pape Station starts at 12 Noon. Shuttle Buses will run between St George and Pape stations, stopping at all stations in between. Customers will be required to board the Shuttle Buses on street. At St George and at Pape stations the buses will service the bus bays. Accessible Shuttle Bus will run between St George and Main Street stations, stopping at Broadview and Bloor-Yonge. At St George, Broadview and Main Street stations, customers will board the accessible buses at a designated bus bay. At Bloor-Yonge Station, customers will be required to board the Accessible Shuttle Buses on street. Regular Subway Service resumes at 12 noon on Sunday. http://www3.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Rout...te_Openings.jsp Also, I believe someone was talking about rerouting 81 to Donlands a couple weeks ago. Well the TTC will be doing so, temporarily, starting this weekend: 81 Thorncliffe Park - Bus roadway rehabilitation - June 26Route diverting via Donalands Avenue to Donlands Station. Starting Sunday, June 26, route 81 THORNCLIFFE PARK buses will divert to Donlands Station, during the reconstruction of the bus roadway at Pape Station. Route 81 THORNCLIFFE PARK buses will divert in both directions via Donlands Avenue, crossing the Leaside Bridge to and from Overlea Boulevard. http://www3.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Rout...ffePark_stn.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busman Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 WOW gotta love the advance notice from the TTC. Anyone seen any signs in the stations? I've seen nothing Also, I believe someone was talking about rerouting 81 to Donlands a couple weeks ago. Well the TTC will be doing so, temporarily, starting this weekend: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T15111 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I found out the reason why Queensway is getting 26 Dupont from MD, MD equipment department asked if they could move a line to another div. because they cant keep up with making service due to all the dead hybrid buses. Also 17 Birchmount will be moving to birchmount in september, Eglinton having the same problems with there buses. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcgeek Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I found out the reason why Queensway is getting 26 Dupont from MD, MD equipment department asked if they could move a line to another div. because they cant keep up with making service due to all the dead hybrid buses. Also 17 Birchmount will be moving to birchmount in september, Eglinton having the same problems with there buses. Brad Eglinton has basically 260-odd of the same damn bus. I remember when I had to deal with 10 oil-leaking alternators (some which are only a few months old) all from Eglinton, on top of what I had from other garages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I found out the reason why Queensway is getting 26 Dupont from MD, MD equipment department asked if they could move a line to another div. because they cant keep up with making service due to all the dead hybrid buses. Also 17 Birchmount will be moving to birchmount in september, Eglinton having the same problems with there buses. Brad Now the rumour is 6 Bay is next on the moving block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I found out the reason why Queensway is getting 26 Dupont from MD, MD equipment department asked if they could move a line to another div. because they cant keep up with making service due to all the dead hybrid buses. ... Who on earth told you something as ridiculous as that?!? You should go smack them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDE Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 TTC Service Changes for August are up for those interested. 192's stops inside Pearson will be re-arranged to speed up service. OLD: Terminal 3, Arrivals - Jetliner Road - Terminal 1, Ground. NEW: Jetliner Road - Terminal 1, Ground - Terminal 3, Arrivals As the summer loads coming in from abroad are often delaying the buses to reach Kipling. This will be... somewhat shorter to run from A to B. I'm going to have to see how this plays out. Hmm, if the buses weren't required to run on Dixon... Oh, I dunno... ...anyway. Your 52/352 Lawrence West will be the only route without a bike rack / accessible designation in the conventional bus surface system. The 59, 141 and 171 will become routes that provide accessible bus service and back racks using low-floor buses. And the 193 will be up and running again in time for the CNE. Peace. http://www3.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Serv...anges/index.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Your 52/352 Lawrence West will be the only route without a bike rack / accessible designation in the conventional bus surface system. The 59, 141 and 171 will become routes that provide accessible bus service and back racks using low-floor buses.http://www3.ttc.ca/Service_Advisories/Serv...anges/index.jsp Unofficially 171 has always been like that since it opened. 59 ahead of 52? 52 is now the last GM route. Somebody at Davisville must have a real hate on for that line. Mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40-90 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Unofficially 171 has always been like that since it opened. 59 ahead of 52? 52 is now the last GM route. Somebody at Davisville must have a real hate on for that line. Mind boggling. Or, they use Route 52 all the time and want it to stay a Newlook route Either way its easier for to track it down and ride them seeing has how they go to two stations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontottc7 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nice to see that I will be able to ride the fishies a couple more times before they hit the scrap or auction w/e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T15111 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Who on earth told you something as ridiculous as that?!? You should go smack them. Hey if u got a reason i be happy to here it, I work in the Maintenance at Queensway and dont post lies on here. Queensway will be doing 501 and 506 shuttles plus route 26 in sept. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hey if u got a reason i be happy to here it, I work in the Maintenance at Queensway and dont post lies on here.Queensway will be doing 501 and 506 shuttles plus route 26 in sept. Brad Please delete, I got you mixed up with someone else. (someone who had a usename very, very similar to yours) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hey if u got a reason i be happy to here it, I work in the Maintenance at Queensway and dont post lies on here.Queensway will be doing 501 and 506 shuttles plus route 26 in sept. Brad The info I have is that Mt. Dennis is over capacity with buses. Hence parking several outside on newly (well new since last year... I think) painted lines. So to reduce the need for the number of buses we (Mt. Dennis) are shedding the Dupont Crews. I know that the hybrids have their problems, but sadly I admit that I drive more that are in working order then ones that break down (and believe me there are times I'm pretty much begging the bus to break down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The new Service Summary is up for the September Board: http://www3.ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_Planning/Se..._2011_09_04.pdf Among the changes that have been discussed elsewhere on the board are the movement of three bus routes. In an effort to balance the number of buses the following routes have been reassigned:10 Van Horne will be operated by New Eglinton. 17 Birchmount will be operated by Birchmount and 26 Dupont to Queensway. 502 Downtowner and 503 Kingston Rd Tripper cars return. The City's watermain project has been pushed back to 2012. And due to track work at Long Branch Loop 501 and 301 cars will turn back at Kipling Loop. Shuttle buses will be provided between Long Branch and Islington. Shuttles will operate every 10-11 minutes in the peak and every 8 to 20 minutes in the off peak; utilizing approximately 1 to 3 buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40-90 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Is this the board period were all those buses that were cut in the spring be used on busier bus routes this fall? Or was that just BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Is this the board period were all those buses that were cut in the spring be used on busier bus routes this fall? Or was that just BS They haven't bought any new buses to increase the size of the fleet, so how can they put more buses out at rush hours? In other words, yes, it was bullshit. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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