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   Jun 25, 2015 · The City of Toronto resolved that, once the TRC’s franchise ran out, that it would merge all of the networks into a single transit system. On January 1, 1920, voters approved municipal operation of all streetcar service in the city and, on September 1, 1921, the city owned Toronto Transportation Commission was born.

2. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › the-evolution-ofToronto Transit History - History Of Toronto

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The evolution of transit in Toronto has been a fascinating journey, spanning over a century. From its humble beginnings with horse-drawn trams in the late 19th century, to the modern subway and streetcar network we know today, Toronto’s public transportation system has played a crucial role in the city’s development and growth.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Toronto_Transit_CommissionToronto Transit Commission - Wikipedia

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   1,435 mm (4 ft8+1⁄2in) standard gauge (future LRT lines) The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the public transport agency that operates bus, subway, streetcar, and paratransit services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, some of which run into Peel Region and York Region.

4. www.blogto.com › city › 2017A history of Toronto transit dreams as told in maps - blogTO

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   Feb 2, 2017 · The idea for a subway in Toronto dates back far before the 1954 opening of the Yonge Line. As early as 1909, the subject of building a subway in Toronto was on the city's agenda, and a series of ...

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5. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaNew exhibit gives transit buffs trip back through 100 years ...

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   Mar 27, 2022 · Toronto’s first bus route, Humberside, started on Sept. 20, 1921 between Dundas Street and Runnymede Road. Bus route numbers were used for only a short time in the early 1920s, before returning ...

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6. www.cbc.ca › archives › 35-years-of-toronto-transit35 years of Toronto transit that never happened | CBC

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   Apr 18, 2019 · 35 years ago. 1:48. Concerned about congestion and pollution in 1990, Premier David Peterson describes a Toronto-area transit plan that will cost $5 billion. Aside from being annoying for drivers ...

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   What is the history of transit in Toronto?

   • The history of transit in Toronto is a reflection of the city’s changing demographics and transportation needs. From the early days of horse-drawn streetcars to the introduction of the subway and the ongoing expansion of its bus and cycling networks, Toronto’s transit system has evolved to meet the demands of a growing and diverse population.

   Toronto Transit History

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   Does Toronto have a public transit system?

   • In the history of transportation, Toronto’s transit system has undergone a remarkable evolution. From the early days of streetcars and horsedrawn trams, to the introduction of the subway and the modernization of the bus and rail networks, Toronto has always been at the forefront of public transit innovation.

   Toronto Transit History

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   When was the first bus route used in Toronto?

   • Toronto’s first bus route, Humberside, started on Sept. 20, 1921 between Dundas Street and Runnymede Road. Bus route numbers were used for only a short time in the early 1920s, before returning to use in the 1950s. This photo was taken May 7, 1923. (Toronto Archives & TTC)

   Ever wonder what the TTC was like 100 years ago? Take a trip back in

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   How many transit lines are there in Toronto?

   • Established as the Toronto Transportation Commission in 1921, the TTC owns and operates three rapid transit lines with 70 stations, over 150 bus routes, and 9 streetcar lines. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 736,712,000, or about 2,557,900 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2024.

   Toronto Transit Commission - Wikipedia

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   How did transportation change Toronto in the 20th century?

   • As Toronto continued to develop, the tram lines were electrified in the early 20th century, leading to more efficient and widespread transportation options. In the mid-20th century, the opening of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system revolutionized the city’s public transportation.

   Toronto Transit History

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   How did public transit change in the 1910s?

   • Although the new areas received their service through the city’s actions, the public transit situation had became very complicated during the 1910s. With its annexations of West Toronto and North Toronto, the city inherited other streetcar systems, like the Toronto and York Radial Railway and the Toronto Suburban Railway (see inset).

   A Brief History of Transit in Toronto

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8. torontoglobal.ca › business-insights › a-briefToronto's history of transit woes and why there's hope on the ...

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   Aug 26, 2024 · The wheels are in motion and with $30 billion in federal funding allocated to advancing public transit, it’s clear that the federal government supports expansion in Toronto. A major part of this transit expansion is the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometre subway currently under construction and set to open in 2031 according to Metrolinx. Unlike ...