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Toward a perfect TTC

Globe and Mail Update

Latest comment posted at 12:15 PM EDT 03/05/08

Think you know how to fix the Toronto Transit Commission?

Here's your chance to make your wishes known. Submit your ideas, big and small, of ways to improve the TTC and next weekend's GlobeT.O. will piece together the city's ideal ride guide.

We'll post some early suggestions to get you started.

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  1. Albin Forone from Canada writes: 1. Fast train from Pearson to downtown - don't see why it has to be the proposed massive new line from Union Station, that seems moribund, why not just extend Kipling Subway up the 427 to the airport?

    2. Downtown congestion charge dedicated to transit / infrastructure, along with gasoline tax percentage.

    3. Integration of oversight and budgeting of TCC and Council's Infrastructure and Public Works Committee mandates, so road and transit issues / alternatives will be considered and paid for within one capital spending pool.
  2. Suzanne Mogensen from Toronto, Canada writes: In Copenhagen, passengers on public transit are prohibited from eating and drinking - TTC vehicles would be a lot cleaner if this policy was adopted here.

    Also in Copenhagen, passengers can not exit by the front doors - that cuts down time at each stop, since passengers enter and exit at the same time.

    As well, Copenhagen riders can ride for two hours in any direction on one fare - that would enhance TTC service for people needing to pick up or drop off something.
  3. Mark Chynoweth from Toronto Beijing, Canada writes: Simple. Massive expansion of subway lines. A major northern line that spans the north end of the city and connects in the east and the west of the city via two more parallel lines in respective ends. A queen street line running east and west. A major artery like Queen should have a full line. As well, running from Kipling or Islington, an LRT to Square One in Mississauga. The West end traffic is ridiculous and there is no other high volume public transit to reduce it (the GO train is somewhat effective but has limited runs). Better co-ordination with suburban areas in general would be an improvement. A more grassroots approach to public transit, such as high security bicycle parking, would encourage people to leave their cars at home as well.

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