Sheppard East Lrt Update

TTC staff recommended a preferred design for an LRT on Sheppard Avenue, operating in reserved lanes in the middle of the street from Don Mills Station to Meadowvale Road in the northeast part of Toronto. Late last year, the Commission approved engineering and design work on the Sheppard East, Etobicoke-Finch West and Eglinton-Crosstown LRT lines – three of the seven Transit City projects. These three lines were ranked as the most appropriate choices to get under way first.

LRT stands for Light Rail Transit. While these electrically powered rail vehicles are the same basic technology as Toronto’s current streetcars, these will present something new and completely different for Toronto – larger, low-floor, bi-directional vehicles with a fare system that allows boarding on all doors.

Adult Ticket To Be Phased Out

Commissioners approved the elimination of the Adult ticket to stave off losses to due counterfeiting. Sunday, September 28 will be the last day that Adult tickets will be accepted as valid fare to ride the TTC. Customers will have from September 15 to the end of October to exchange their tickets. Commissioners also approved the purchase of 20 million bi-metal tokens to replace the tickets at a cost of $2 million.

Lytton Workcar Accident Report

Commissioners received a report on the Lytton subway workcar fatality in 2007. The detailed report outlined one causal factor and four root causes. TTC Safety staff will report back to the Commission on the Management Corrective Action Plan in six months.

Special Caribana Pass On The Way

Commissioners approved a special two-day commemorative Caribana Pass valid on August 2nd and 3rd. The cost of the special edition pass is $18. The pass will be available at all Collector Booths and selected ticket agents in the city.

TTC Employee, Riders Receive Award Of Merit

TTC Chair Adam Giambrone presented merit awards to TTC Chief Mobile Supervisor Rob Shank and riders Liza Panzica and Hilda Bell. Shank was called to Pape Station where a customer was suffering a heart attack on a train. He and the two nurses, who were riding the same train, performed first aid until emergency crews arrived.