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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A long read on the possibilities and challenges in making transit service better in Toronto. stevemunro.ca/2026/10/02/h...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Toronto Transit as Greek tragedy: Mary Wiens and Emmett Shane interview "the two Steves", me and @stephenwickens.bsky.social about the Ontario Line, the gods of Metrolinx and the sad fate of those who warn against Trojan horses. torontonianpodcast.ca/ep302/

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Toronto transit as a Greek tragedy | The Torontonian

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The TTC seeks public input on proposed changes to some of its service standards. Their questionnaire, in places, is not entirely in sync with typical rider experience. stevemunro.ca/2026/09/25/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A review of subway restricted speed zone history and the underreporting of problems by TTC management to the Board. stevemunro.ca/2026/09/21/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A review of TTC fares, ridership, revenue, expenses, and subsidies looking back two decades; also service level comparisons from Jan 2020 to Sept 2026. stevemunro.ca/2026/09/20/f...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Metrolinx released a detailed report on the February 2/26 derailment at Union Station which explains the event and Metrolinx' response in some detail. Track inspection and maintenance fell short of Metrolinx standards, moreso than indicated by Michael Lindsay at the Sept 11 Board meeting. (1)

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A recent Liaison Strategies poll looked at Toronto's mayoral race, but also asked if and why people were using the TTC less. The answers should be a wakeup to pols who love to draw lines on maps and talk of lower fares without addressing service. stevemunro.ca/2026/09/09/a...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

In the process of building the spreadsheet of changes in TTC service (coming later today - be patient), I am struck by how everyone complains about congestion and streetcars downtown, while there are big problems in the burbs. This shows up in two ways. (1)

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

TTC has announced many service changes effective September 6, 2026: stevemunro.ca/2026/09/04/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An article about TTC studies of service standards, ridership growth and plans for 2027: stevemunro.ca/2026/08/26/s...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The collection of articles examining each streetcar route is now complete and online. It's not my intent that readers pore over every word and diagram, but that this is a resource for those interested in specific routes. (1)

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A series of articles detailing streetcar operating speeds will be published on my site on August 17-18. This begins with an overview that includes links to route-specific posts. This is a work in progress. stevemunro.ca/2026/08/17/h...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A review of travel speeds and dwell times/delay locations on 506 Carlton. stevemunro.ca/2026/08/03/h...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A detailed exploration of transit vehicle speeds on 510 Spadina: stevemunro.ca/2026/07/31/h... Problems are not only at junctions, and traffic signal priority remains a big issue on this route. First article in a series.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Motions at TTC and City Council urge staff to look harder at the effects of new development on transit capacity. The Capacity Expansion Programs for Lines 1 and 2 need major review, and a CEP for surface transit is badly needed. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/27/a...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Proposals to speed streetcars focus recently on 506 Carlton. The situation is more complex than a few simple fixes: stevemunro.ca/2026/07/26/i...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I'm utterly totally completely fed up with right wing pols in both Canada and the USA and wish them nothing but political oblivion. As therapy, I've just binged season one of The West Wing. Yes it's fantasy but it speaks to an era of hope in politics.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

TTC's service changes for July 26 consist primarily of reversing the World Cup improvements, as well as the resumption of construction on College/Carlton. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/25/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Part I of an examination of TTC streetcar speeds by route segment and time of day: stevemunro.ca/2026/07/20/h...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The TTC Board meets on July 22. My review of most of the agenda: stevemunro.ca/2026/07/19/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The TTC selects Hitachi as supplier of Automatic Train Control on Line 2, but the benefits are a decade away. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/15/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Plans for construction of Gerrard and Leslieville Stations include extensive road restrictions including some periods of transit service diversion on Gerrard and on Queen for coming years. This article contains a summary with full details available in a city report. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/08/c...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Water main, sewer and track construction on College/Carlton between Bay and Church will divert 506/306 Carlton streetcars to Dundas between Bay and Parliament from July 26 to the end of 2026. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/07/c...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Watermain and track construction projects will displace streetcar service from King Street west of Spadina for an extended period starting in November 2026 and continuing well into 2027.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Metrolinx June 25 board meeting: Half-billion$ write off for new, but inappropriate signals; GO project status update; Lines 5/6 status update; much increased fare enforcement penalties. stevemunro.ca/2026/07/01/m...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A review of TTC delay logs for surface routes from 2025-26 shows a variety of common issues, notably a shortfall in staffing. Stats for 6 Finch have improved substantially in recent months. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/27/r...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The waterfront east transit line has funding from three levels of government, but what that will buy continues to dwindle. Is it time for an open, honest discussion about development and transit options here? stevemunro.ca/2026/06/21/r...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A review of 505 Dundas travel times between Dufferin and University from 2024 to 2026 shows that changes to traffic regs had minimal effect. Certain areas show consistent day-of-week effects with longer travel times on certain days, and not only during the peak period. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/15/5...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

TTC plans extensive changes to bus services on June 21 both for reduced summer demand and staffing constraints. It is not clear if this is a budgetary or recruitment problem, or a combo of both. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/08/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

TTC service will change on June 7 on several streetcar routes, and additional special arrangements will apply to FIFA game days. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/06/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

With the World Cup approaching, there's a lot of attention on the Dufferin and Bathurst red lanes. Short version: travel times might be down slightly and more reliable, but headways are a mess and gaps/bunching undo the benefit. TTC has a *lot* of work to do. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/03/r...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A review of TTC subway delays from January 2025 to April 2026 showing the most prevalent delay types and those that bring the longest delays. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/03/r...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

TTC plans major service suspension on Line 1 (Spadina branch) for track repairs June 1-9. stevemunro.ca/2026/06/02/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The TTC Board's agenda for June 3 is long with several non-trivial items. A preview: stevemunro.ca/2026/05/31/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Service in the Jane corridor left a lot to be desired before the route was split when Line 5 opened in February. Since then, it has improved modestly but only relative to a very bad reference point. (1)

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Waterfront East transit stakeholder advisory committee had an update from City and Waterfront TO staff yesterday. To call it threadbare would be generous. stevemunro.ca/2026/05/14/a... This project is drifting into the 2030s with no clear plan for completion.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Given my background it's no surprise that a lot of reels show up in my FB feed of streetcars old and new. It's amazing (and I say that tongue in cheek) that century old cars can drive along one and two lane streets without pause, and run through junctions without Toronto's stop-check-go nonsense.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

You can tell who CTV is shilling for when I get an interview request about "how a new mayor and city council might impact Toronto's transit system". Nothing like an unbiased premise.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The TTC has announced a shutdown by Metrolinx of 6 Finch West from Friday May 15 to Monday May 18 inclusive. See www.ttc.ca/service-advi...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The 34 Eglinton bus is supposed to be an alternative to Line 5 for people who cannot walk to an LRT station or choose not to. It is a textbook example of leaving an "accessible" service to rot. stevemunro.ca/2026/05/10/s...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

An update on the 7 Bathurst Bus with data to April 26 and comparison to past years. The effect of "transit priority" measures is small. stevemunro.ca/2026/05/09/7...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

TTC service changes effective May 3: stevemunro.ca/2026/05/02/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

TTC to relax some streetcar speed restrictions, but not at junctions, effective May 24, 2026. stevemunro.ca/2026/04/29/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

501 Queen and 503 Kingston Road services resume their normal routes between Broadview and Parliament. stevemunro.ca/2026/04/27/q...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

TTC World Cup transit plans as of late April: stevemunro.ca/2026/04/25/t...

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

There is a lot of speculative chatter about how streetcar service would be improved by eliminating some stops. In this article I review the actual spacing on existing routes and potential implications of changing Service Standards. stevemunro.ca/2026/04/21/s... (1/2)

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A total outage of TTC subway elevators today prompts me to look at station elevating services generally. The status is less than ideal. stevemunro.ca/2026/04/20/u... If riders cannot get to and from platforms, then the subway, for them, does not exist.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A brief update on subway work car hydraulic fluid spills: stevemunro.ca/2026/04/17/s... and a caution about maintenance generally.

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Steve Munro @swanboatsteve.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

TTC's notices incorrectly claim service restoration: All that happened is that night service on the 312 ended and was replaced by the 512 day service which is running with buses. Probably an automated message from a badly designed system.

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