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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.
Toronto Transportation Commission. Toronto Transportation Commission bus, circa 1923. Toronto Transportation Commission (TTC) was the public transit operator in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, beginning in 1921. It operated buses, streetcars and the island ferries. The system was renamed the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in 1954.
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.
Mar 27, 2022 · Located at 255 Spadina Road, the free exhibit, titled 100 Years of Moving Toronto, features photographs and artifacts from the TTC that start in the 1920s with the expansion of the streetcar network.
On August 31, 1921, the franchise of the Toronto Railway Company (TRC) expired, and on September 1, the Toronto Transportation Commission, which had been planning for this moment since the preceding summer, immediately began operations and put into place plans to unify, rehabilitate, and extend the city’s transportation services. The assets of the TRC and […]
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.
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Home. /. About the TTC. After over 100 years in service and having carried more than 31 billion customers, the TTC has grown to become one of the most visible and vital public service organizations in North America. We continue to make Toronto proud by centering our ridership in all of our decision making.
