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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 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.
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.
Jun 25, 2015 · In the 1970s and the 1980s, the Toronto Transit Commission was seen worldwide as a ‘transportation showcase’. From 1979 until 1990, it won awards after awards for safety and design. Unfortunately, in the 1990s, it fell upon hard times.
Apr 16, 2024 · In the early 1950s, Toronto introduced its first subway line, known as the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway. The subway system provided a faster and more efficient mode of transportation, further reducing the environmental impact of commuting in the city.
Mar 27, 2022 · Toronto’s first bus route, Humberside, started on Sept. 20, 1921 between Dundas Street and Runnymede Road.
The Committee is comprised of volunteer members and reports to the Board of the Toronto Transit Commission. 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.
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