December 2023

TTC Stakeholder update
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TTC Service Improvements

TTC Free on New Years Eve!

Text: "We'll get you home safely, they're waiting for you" with an image of a pug with a party hat








The TTC is free from 7 p.m. December 31, 2023 until 8 a.m. January 1, 2024, courtesy of Corby Spirit and Wine. During this time, customers do not have to tap any payment. Visit our website for more information and to plan your trip. 

TTC and partners unveil Sherlock Holmes Walk mural at Toronto Reference Library

Sherlock Holmes walkway mural

Scenes of mystery and intrigue were recently unveiled on the east side of the Toronto Reference Library, with the installation of artwork along Sherlock Holmes Walk. The mural, themed “It’s a Mood”, depicts the life, writing, and characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and was developed in partnership with the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto (StART) program, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) and the Friends of the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection.


The mural was installed on hoarding at 830 Church St. beside the Toronto Reference Library that was recently put up due to construction for the TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project. The site will be home to a future fan building to enhance air circulation at the newly renovated station.  


The TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Station Capacity Improvements project will expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to enhance capacity, safety and accessibility. More information about the project can be found on our website.

TTC welcomes new members to its Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit

The TTC is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT). Angela Marley, Chau Sheung Wong, Debbie Gillespie, Lori Bailey, and Tammy Adams have been named as the newest members of ACAT, beginning their three-year terms on January 1, 2024. For more information, please visit our website.

Service Changes During Construction

Broadview Station Streetcar

Track Renewal Update

Photo of a TTC Broadview Streetcar

Earlier this month, the TTC implemented a phased reintroduction of bus service at Broadview Station, with the resumption of regular routing on 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer.

 

Buses will service on-street stops at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth avenues as work continues on streetcar track renewal inside Broadview Station.


All regular bus services will return to Broadview Station following completion of all construction in the area. For more information, please go to our website

Lawrence Station Bus Diversions

To facilitate Easier Access work at Lawrence Station, the station’s bus terminal was temporarily closed. The 52 Lawrence West and 952 Lawrence West Express are diverting during this time, and the 124 Sunnybrook and 162 Lawrence-Donway are serving the station on-street. Learn more on our website.

New Winter Weather Information Signs

New winter weather information signs have been installed at 56 bus stops in various locations across the city to indicate that the stop may be taken out of service during snow and freezing rain storms. These stops are in known trouble spots that make it hard for operators to stop and start on when roads are covered with snow or ice. Please visit the webpage for more information on the stops.

TTC Busy Weekend Service

Image of three fireworks over the Toronto skyline

New Year's Eve

 

Ring in 2024 with fireworks at midnight, visible from anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour. Some free activities are available leading up to the fireworks at various locations along Toronto’s downtown waterfront. Please view the website to learn more.

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Lots of Light


Until January 8, celebrate the essence of light and joy with illuminating programs at Toronto History Museums. Bask in the glow of the museums sites and participate in a mix of free and ticketed activities across the city. Please view the website for more information.

Tunnels made of Christmas lights showing the festival

Cavalcade of Lights


Running until January 7, the Cavalcade of Lights has returned. Enjoy a host of holiday traditions centred on light, lanterns and fire woven into mesmerizing new lighting installations. Please view the website to learn more.

TTC Subway Closures to

Improve Infrastructure

While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the end of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.


There are no scheduled subway closures for the remainder of 2023.


Upcoming scheduled subway closures:


Ridership this Week

As of December 14, 2023

Bus ridership is at 94% of pre-COVID-19 levels.

System-wide revenue ridership is at 74% of pre-COVID levels.

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