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ArticlesMay 11, 2010

Top Rail Projects Exceed $80 Billion

With $14 billion in projects in the works, Toronto Transit Commission jumps from No. 15 last year to take 2010's No. 1 slot. ARRA funds are still having a big impact in the U.S.; however, ongoing budget issues and lack of federal transportation authorization still threaten many agencies and their ongoing projects.

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ArticlesApril 13, 2010

Toronto set to launch 'Fitness for Duty' program in August

Toronto Transit Commission's new "Fitness for Duty" program will include improved procedures for investigating policy violations, such as testing for drugs and alcohol, and will address the issue of extreme fatigue.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Toronto looks to Sweden’s privatized transit

After several mayoral candidates indicate that, if elected, they would look at privatizing the Toronto Transit Commission to cut costs, a local report examines Sweden’s privatized transit system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2010

Toronto gradually improves transit accessibility

Residents say the Toronto Transit Commission still has a long way to go before all transit is completely accessible for disabled passengers. Older stations and older vehicles pose problems.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Toronto Transit Commission to charge for parking

Parking fees will be announced early next year, with payment options of either cash or credit card.

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ArticlesMay 29, 2007

Toronto's Rail Systems Are Pushed to Perform

Growing demand in Canada's largest city is forcing the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit to upgrade and expand their rail service offerings.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2006

Wildcat strike leaves Toronto stranded

In May, 800 mechanical workers walked off the job to call attention to a series of disputes between the union and the Toronto Transit Commission.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2005

TTC offers unclaimed items on eBay

The Toronto Transit Commission puts items found on vehicles and in stations up for online auction.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2004

Ontario transit systems to receive $680 million

Funding from a gasoline tax across the province will aid public transit agencies, particularly the Toronto Transit Commission.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2004

Police sting takes down transit counterfeiters

Undercover operation results in more than 450 charges and 300 arrests linked to the production and distribution of fake Toronto Transit Commission tickets.

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