TTC is getting a technology boost

The Globe and Mail has a couple articles talking about the new technologies and vehicles the TTC is going to get.

It would the TTC starting to get the pictures. Customers need their information faster so they can change their routes in the event that something goes wrong or customers can plan there morning better if they know the transport vehicles are running on time.

I think one of the biggest improvements for customers service would be providing cellphone services on subway cars and platforms. Which they are apparently looking into.

Well see what unfolds in the next couple years.

The TTC needs improvement

At least 5 days a week I use the TTC to travel around Toronto. Since I live in the east end of the city I have to take at least two, if not three, different methods of public transportation get to my destination.

The travel time to get downtown (Yonge & Queen) from my neighborhood (Victoria Park & Eglinton) takes approximately 45 minutes. Which in my opinion is too long. I say this because if I drive to the same destination in my car it takes 25 to 30 minutes.

I feel that the TTC can improve their system by increasing route frequency, building more subway lines and increasing the size of their vehicles to accommodate more passengers. That last option may not be viable but maybe it's time to consider other vehicles that can accomplish this task.

Don't get me wrong. The TTC is a much better public transport system in comparison to the public transport systems in the GTA (i.e. Oakville or Burlington).

But for a city that is as large and encompassing as Toronto the public transport system requires great improvement. Especially considering the single, daily, weekly, and monthly fare prices.

That being said the TTC will raise the fare prices on tokens, tickets, weekly and monthly passes. This increase takes effect on Nov 4th, 2007.

I hope that this increase will be recycled into the system to help improve it.

We can only hope.

TTC Light Rail Vehicles Survey

If you have a couple minutes please go here www.mynewstreetcar.ca and fill out the survey. Tell the TTC what you would like to see on the future Light Rail Vehicles.

Anyone that uses the TTC everyday will definitely have a opinion about what the would like to see changed or what improvements should be made.