Connecting Toronto for August 2017

Final push for new fare gates, PRESTO at all TTC stations
August 25, 2017
Starting this week, we will begin converting the remaining primary and automatic subway station entrances that still have turnstiles or “high gates” to the new, modern paddle-style gates that can already be seen over much of the TTC subway network.
TTC Line 1 extension nears completion
August 18, 2017 - Earlier this week, I took TTC Chair Josh Colle on a tour of three of the new Line 1 subway extension stations that will open in December this year.
PRESTO reliability up, new fare gates coming to all stations
August 11, 2017 - The rollout of PRESTO across the TTC continues to make good progress.
Federal money helps keep the TTC on modernization track
August 4, 2017 - Earlier this week (Aug. 1), I joined Toronto Mayor John Tory and TTC Chair Josh Colle at our Hillcrest operating base to witness progress on construction of a new streetcar facility that includes rail bending capabilities.