FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 12hAll of this has been proven effective in cities with similar systems to Toronto, like Melbourne. Even if we can’t do it right away, why not plan for it? #ttc #ttcriders #topoli #torontotransit 160
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 12hTo do this, we’d also need streetcars with one driver’s cab at each end, much like our subway trains here in Toronto. This would let streetcars use the modular tracks to turn around and continue serving riders…no loop needed! 140
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 12hModular track segments, like those used in Melbourne, can *keep streetcar lines running* right up to the edge of construction zones. Riders can then hop on another streetcar on the other side of the construction, and continue their journey. 160
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 12hRoad closures in Toronto heavily affect the streetcar network, sometimes for months at a time. The upcoming 504 diversion on King West is a prime example of this. The work being done is important—there’s no denying that—but it also causes a lot of disruption to transit riders.ttc.caKing Street WestBeginning in November 2026, the City of Toronto and the TTC will undertake major infrastructure improvements along sections of King Street West. This work is necessary to replace aging watermain… 1154
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 01/10/2026Operators would be able to quickly change and verify switches electronically, without ever having to leave the drivers seat. That means more time moving and less time stopping. Follow us to help bring Toronto’s streetcars into the future. #ttc #ttcriders #topoli #torontotransit 0110
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 01/10/2026Both of these changes would make your commute faster by: 1) Ending the need to stop at each switch to confirm the direction 2) Eliminating the 10 km/h speed restriction through switches 1130
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 01/10/2026Crews are currently replacing streetcar tracks on King West that have reached their end of life. During this work, we *should* be installing newer double-point switch designs and modern control systems. 1263
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 30/09/2026Share your thoughts at the link below before Sun. October 11th. #ttc #ttcriders #topoli #torontotransit www.ttc.ca/riding-the-t...ttc.caWe want your feedback! Help inform updates to TTC’s Service Standards 021
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 30/09/2026The TTC has released a survey on proposed updates to their service standards. It includes various changes to reliability, crowding, and best of all, streetcar stop spacing, which is one of the 10 items in our plan!ttc.caWe want your feedback! Help inform updates to TTC’s Service Standards 2111
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 29/09/2026Thanks for taking interest in our plan Nate! It's great to see candidates, like yourself, taking interest in fixing our streetcar system. It has so much potential! 020
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 22/09/2026We’ll be posting frequently in the coming weeks to showcase candidate responses, ward by ward. Stay tuned! #TOpoli #TTC #TTCriders #TorontoTransit #TransitTO 070
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 22/09/2026Yesterday, Sep. 21, we sent out pledges to a total of 175 city council candidates running in the 2026 Toronto municipal election. Candidates were asked whether they will work implement the policies from our 10-point plan if they win on Oct. 26 🙋 1222
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 04/09/2026The speed limits need to be increased to 60 km/h, because riders deserve the faster commute times that they were promised. 🚌💨 #torontotransit #ttc #TOpoli #transit #toronto 2220
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 04/09/2026Every day on city streets, cars, trucks, and TTC buses are allowed to drive past bus stops and traffic lights at full speed. Why should the Scarborough Busway be treated any differently? 1210
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 04/09/2026FastTrackTO has learned that the posted speed limits for buses on the brand new Scarborough Busway will be 30 km/h near stations and signals. 🐌 This is disappointing, and reduces travel time savings that the busway is meant to provide. Especially re: any express buses. 45613
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 03/09/2026After a summer break, FastTrackTO is back! It’s going to be a busy fall season, so stay tuned for more updates! 🚋 #TTC #TorontoTransit #ttcriders #TOpoli #CityOfToronto #PublicTransit 080
Reposted by FastTrackTOMatt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 30/04/2026One weird trick for making TTC streetcars less slow: tell operators it’s okay to go faster. stevemunro.ca/2026/04/29/t...stevemunro.caTTC To Relax Streetcar Speed RestrictionsAccording to a bulletin from the TTC’s Safety and Environment Department, effective May 24, 2026 some speed restrictions that hobble streetcar operations will be dropped. At crosswalks and si… 1488
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 30/04/2026At first glance, this is real progress! Excited to see it in action 🚋💨 1141
Reposted by FastTrackTOMore Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Good News! Starting May 24, TTC streetcars will now be able to enter signalized intersections and crosswalks at the speed limit. They are currently required to slow down to 25km/h. Some speed restrictions along the Queensway will also be removed. 1254
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026Our TSP system needs *LOTS* of improvements to get up to speed...but the potential is there! Stay up to date on the progress of our ten-point plan by following us 🙋. If you haven't seen it yet, you can also visit our website below to view our full plan: Cheers! #FastTrackTO #TTC #TOpoli #Transitfast-track.toFastTrackTOHome of the 10-point plan to save Toronto's streetcar system. 040
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026In Toronto, however, our communication equipment is in dire need for updates and adjustments in order to be more effective at its job. Existing sensors need to be moved or tuned to allow for more accurate detection of vehicles, and new technology can also help. 130
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026What's even better, is that Active TSP can adapt and compensate for streetcars and buses that are delayed, allowing them to catch up 🏃 and stay on-time ⌚! 120
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026Thus, phase *insertion* or *rotation* changes the phases around to give transit a green light as quickly as possible. To do this, it uses sensors and sometimes communicates with vehicles directly. Pretty cool right? 120
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026If I lost you at phases, don't worry! Think of phases as the reds 🔴 and greens 🟢 at a traffic light. Each time a light turns green, it moves from the red phase to the green phase. The same applies to walking signals. 130
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026If we really want faster transit, specifically streetcars, we need one of two things: 🔄 Phase Rotation OR Phase Insertion ⤵️ (or both) These TSP measures actually add or modify phases at a traffic light to allow transit vehicles to pass through the intersection quicker! 140
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026Toronto currently has transit signal priority, but it's far more limited than what it should be. Walking around the city, you may notice that signals extend green lights if a transit vehicle is approaching. This *is* great, but in many places, it's not enough! 130
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 25/04/2026Starting today, we're doing a series where we dive a bit deeper into each of our ten points, and why they're vital to the future of our streetcar system. Today is Transit Signal Priority day! 🧵 2207
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 24/04/2026🎧 Our own Reece Martin (@rmtransit.bsky.social) joined the Hogtown Podcast to answer some hard-hitting questions about transit. From streetcar reliability to how we can actually achieve the world-class speeds we aspire to, click the link below to listen! #TTC #Toronto #FastTrackTO #TransitAdvocacyopen.spotify.comE56: Inside Toronto’s Transit Problems & Understanding Alto High-Speed Rail with Reece MartinSpotify video 092
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 17/04/2026Great for speed, and also great for accessibility, because: a) reduced dwell times b) more inclusive to riders with disabilities Nice to knock out two birds with one stone! Thanks to @jacktatttran.bsky.social for the summary. ♿️ 1101
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 17/04/2026All things considered, this is a really big improvement, especially for the LRTs but also for the streetcar system. We’re all looking forward to seeing this in action! 🚋💨 161
Reposted by FastTrackTOJackTatt 🇨🇦 @jacktatttran.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Post TTC Board update. Most discussions focused on TSP and stop spacing an stop issues, with sadly no mention of switches (😭). The next report back is Q1 2027 (longer than I would have wanted). Update on operating rules from Fort Monaco (TTC COO) for the Operating Rules Committee on April 21. 2183
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026If you'd like to read more, the official page for the Agenda item is linked below: secure.toronto.ca/council/agen... . . . #FastTrackTO #TTCRiders #TorontoTransit #TransitEquity #TOpoli #Transit #Urbanism #Toronto #GetTorontoMoving 030
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026This proves that the push for faster, prioritized streetcars is consistent among both advocates and official policy! This is really exciting to see, and we’ll be watching tomorrow’s Board meeting closely. Let’s get Toronto on the #fasttrack ! 🚋💨 180
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026What we want: Faster travel times.⏱️ What is proposed: A *network-wide* review of stop spacing - based on international best practices and accessibility standards - to reduce travel times and get you to your destination sooner! This could also result in better stop design in the future. 1100
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026What we want: No more "stop-check-go". 🛑 What is proposed: Accelerating switch modernization across the network to safely speed up intersection crossings! 180
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026What we want: Transit priority at intersections.🚦 What is proposed: Expanding Transit Signal Priority to 70+ intersections this year, AND a massive $48.8M budget allocated for Transit Priority Measures over the next 10 years...securing long term investment! 160
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 16/04/2026Big news for Toronto's streetcars ! 🚋💨 Tomorrow, the TTC Board is reviewing a major report on streetcar and LRT reliability. It's really incredible to see that the TTC's official recommendations align so closely with FastTrackTO's 10-point plan. 🧵👇 2235
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 11/04/2026Very, very exciting stuff. In fact, the vocabulary correlates with parts of our plan! A lot of issues are being addressed and it’s amazing to see…we as advocates just need to ensure it stays on track and is well implemented. Stay tuned for a more detailed post about this! #TTC #Streetcars #TOpoli 2130
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 10/04/2026It’s great to see the TTC board seriously investigating this as a real project. It’s high time for *action* on these numbers! …because we deserve to have a *world-class* streetcar network. #TOpoli #TorontoTransit #TTCRiders #TTCfast-track.to 040
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 10/04/2026More evidence to support lucky # 🎱 on our 10-point plan: *Optimize Stop Spacing!* If done correctly, #streetcar travel times & reliability can be *massively* improved, while minimizing any negative effects on accessibility through carefully chosen standards. 1171
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 10/04/2026~1 min saved from only 1 of our ideas to speed up streetcars. Imagine if all 10 points were implemented…and how many more minutes could be saved! #TTC #Streetcar #TorontoTransit #Spadina #TTCRiders #TOpoli 0141
Reposted by FastTrackTO Vlad @vmois.dev · 08/04/2026Woohoo! Also got a response today to my email. The FastTrackTO plan was presented to the councillor. The response took time, almost two weeks, and I needed to follow-up but at least it was ack-ed. bsky.app/profile/vmoi... 051
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 07/04/2026Until last week, #EglintonCrosstown vehicles were limited to 55 km/h in the tunnels, and 30 km/h in underground stations. Station speeds have also increased to 45 km/h! #TTC #TransitTO #TTCRiders #Toronto #TOpoli #BetterTransit #TorontoTransit 050
FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 07/04/2026Line 5's top speed is now 80 km/h in tunnels! Removing unnecessary speed restrictions is 3️⃣ on our ten-point plan, and a great first step to put #Eglinton on the fast track! Now it’s time for the surface section of Line 5, Line 6 and the #streetcars to follow suit. See more here:fast-track.toFastTrackTOHome of the 10-point plan to save Toronto's streetcar system. 44510
