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1. transittoronto.ca › archives › weblogTTC celebrates 80th anniversary of PCC streetcars in Toronto ...

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   Nov 27, 2005 · Today, the TTC has two PCC cars it uses for special occasions and charters. Length: 14.2 metres (46.6 feet). Height: 3.1 metres (10.1 feet). Weight: 16,964.4 kilograms (16.7 tons). Seats: 46. Inside view of restored PCC #4500. Photo: George McCormick. Transit Toronto has many, many more images of PCCs in Toronto. Start your photographic tour, here.

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3. 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.

4. transittoronto.ca › archives › dataTransit Toronto: 2018 Newspaper Archives

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   Globe and Mail, October 12, 2018: Aldermen, Reeves and Mayors Nodded Sympathetically « 2010 | Main Index | Archives Search Transit Toronto

5. transittoronto.ca › archivesTransit Toronto Archives - Transit Toronto - Newspaper Archive

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   Welcome to the archives section of the Transit Toronto web site. On this page, you will find scanned and other electronic images, including maps, old brochures, reports, schedules, et cetera, produced by the Toronto Transit Commission and other transit agencies in the GTA over the past century. While not a complete list, we hope you will find ...

6. transportationhistory.org › 2018/08/15 › thisThis Streetcar System Is Still Running on Its Tracks in Toronto

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   Aug 15, 2018 · (Along with being the capital of the province of Ontario, Toronto at that time was second only to Montreal as the largest city in Canada.) The introduction of electric streetcars by the TRC marked a key development for the city’s transit network, which traces its origins to the start of the horse-drawn stagecoaches operated by the Williams Omnibus Bus Line in 1849.

7. www.thestar.com › news › gtaTTC!’: A century after it was born, riders are still not ...

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   Aug 29, 2021 · As the transit agency gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 1, archives show that first-day customers griped about the same things as riders today. Aug. 29, 2021 5 min read

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   When did public transit start in Toronto?

   • The first public transit in Toronto can be traced back to the early 1800s when horse-drawn streetcars were introduced. These streetcars served as a convenient mode of transportation for the growing population, but their reliance on horses meant increased pollution and waste on the streets.

   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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   How did Toronto's Transit system start?

   • The history of Toronto’s transit system can be traced back to the launch of the city’s first streetcar line in 1861. This initial system utilized horse-drawn trolleys to provide transportation along a limited route in the downtown area.

   Toronto Transit History

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   Where can I find information about public transportation in Toronto?

   • While not a complete list, we hope you will find this material useful in understanding how public transportation in Toronto has grown and developed since its beginnings in the mid 19th century. More maps and photographs can be found at Mike’s Transit Stop. The TTC’s Previous Websites, courtesy the Internet Archive.

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   How has Toronto's Transit system changed over time?

   • From its early roots as a network of horse-drawn streetcars in the late 19th century to its current status as a modern metro system, Toronto’s transit system has undergone significant changes to meet the needs of its growing population and changing commuting patterns.

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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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9. 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 ...