Green Purchasing at the TTC

The Commission approved a Green Procurement Policy for the Toronto Transit Commission as part of the continued effort to implement its Environmental Plan, which was introduced in 2007. The new policy means that, in addition to standard quality, performance and price considerations, the TTC will take into full consideration the environmental footprint of the product or service that is being purchased without sacrificing safety standards.

TTC Awards Accessible Taxi Service Contracts

The Commission requested the Chair, Vice-Chair and Chief General Manager to review the procurement process and staff recommendation to award a five-year contract to three vendors. Following a detailed and in-depth review, the TTC announced on July 15 that it had approved the award of contracts to three accessible taxi services – Royal Taxi Inc., Scarborough City Cab and Associated Toronto Taxi-Cab Co-Operative Ltd. – to supplement current Wheel-Trans service for customers with disabilities. The new service contracts are scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2009.

Service Changes Ready for Test Drive

The Commission approved the introduction of the following service changes for a trial run starting in November: 7 Bathurst – revised service at Wilson Avenue and St. Clair West Station; 63 Ossington – extension to Liberty Village; 316 Ossington – revised routing at King Street; 66 Prince Edward – extension to Humber Bay Shores; 71 Runnymede – revised routing at Industry Street and Black Creek Drive; and 96 Wilson new service on Torbarrie Road. A 39 Finch East extension to Valley Centre Drive was also approved to start in early 2009 when road construction is complete.

TTC Operator is Congratulated For 100 Commendations

The Commission applauded Operator Daniel Lawrence for achieving 100 commendations in the three years that he has been driving a bus for the TTC. To send the TTC a compliment you can write to: TTC Customer Service, c/o 1900 Yonge Street, Toronto ON, M4S 1Z2; call 416 393-3030, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or visit the Customer Online Comment Form at www.ttc.ca/feedback.