March 26, 2009

Saturday, March 28 is Earth Hour, and the TTC will join millions of Canadians in turning off all non-essential lighting at TTC facilities in support of action on climate change.

All non-essential lights will be turned off at TTC administrative buildings, and major repair facilities such as Harvey and Duncan Shops at the Hillcrest complex.

“The TTC is a proud participant in Earth Hour,” said TTC Chair Adam Giambrone.  “Of course, environmentally speaking, the TTC is by its very nature a good way to save energy and reduce emissions all year long, but during Earth Hour, we go even further by reducing behind-the-scenes energy consumption.”

The TTC encourages everyone to help the environment, and take the TTC to the Earth Hour free concert at Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday night at 7 p.m. 

The Toronto Transit Commission moves 465 million people every year – about 1.6 million riders every weekday. The TTC is the third largest public transit system in North America servicing some 4.5 million people in the Greater Toronto Area, with a network of subways, streetcars, buses, and a specialized service, Wheel-Trans, for people who require accessible transportation. The TTC is committed to meeting the growing needs of the region with subway and light rail expansion, carrying an additional 175 million riders by 2021.