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the most gender euphoria i have experienced recently is from this conservative reply guy affirming my nonbinary-ness
love an unexpected ally
love an unexpected ally
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I ran along Bloor last night and I am just kind of baffled what is happening right now. The city seems to just be choosing to drop it's bike ridership by something like 60-70% by just not plowing the bike lanes. I would be riding if they were clear.
Yesterday there were approximately 3,951 Toronto Bikeshare bikeshare trips
Most used station: King St W / Bay St (53 trips)
Least used station: Davenport Rd / Dovercourt Rd and 449 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 1009
#bikeTO
Most used station: King St W / Bay St (53 trips)
Least used station: Davenport Rd / Dovercourt Rd and 449 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 1009
#bikeTO
February 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I ran along Bloor last night and I am just kind of baffled what is happening right now. The city seems to just be choosing to drop it's bike ridership by something like 60-70% by just not plowing the bike lanes. I would be riding if they were clear.
line 6 finch feels like even more of an insult now, with line 5 open and running with relative success. i've seen story after story (personally told to me irl, on social media, or in the media) about how people are happy with it and how their commutes have been significantly shortened
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 AM
line 6 finch feels like even more of an insult now, with line 5 open and running with relative success. i've seen story after story (personally told to me irl, on social media, or in the media) about how people are happy with it and how their commutes have been significantly shortened
when it was venezuela, it was all about "this is a warning, canada is next" or "what does this mean for canadian oil". when it's cuba, it's "your vacation is ruined". it's never about the people living there, or canada's complicity in modern imperialism
And meanwhile all our mainstream news outlets only care about the tourists who have to cut their Varadero vacations short.
Canada must help Cuba. Here is my latest about Canada's long and deep relationship with the island nation, and how Carney's Davos speech turned out to be all talk and no action.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
when it was venezuela, it was all about "this is a warning, canada is next" or "what does this mean for canadian oil". when it's cuba, it's "your vacation is ruined". it's never about the people living there, or canada's complicity in modern imperialism
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i got tired of criticizing it years before it opened, but my feeling has not changed: this line is too good to be so flawed and too flawed to be so good. a network-warping service with in-built unreliability, underbuilt where it counts and overbuilt where it doesn't. at least it's finally here.
anyways, it's always nice to take a brand new train line on a normal day for a few stops and see people get accustomed to using it as part of their day-to-day lives.
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 AM
i got tired of criticizing it years before it opened, but my feeling has not changed: this line is too good to be so flawed and too flawed to be so good. a network-warping service with in-built unreliability, underbuilt where it counts and overbuilt where it doesn't. at least it's finally here.
while line 5 is an improvement overall, it's really jarring to come out of grand, oversized line 5 underground stations fit for a subway line with the crowding of line 1 to meet red lights, slow speeds and tight stops in certain stretches at street level in scarborough.
February 11, 2026 at 2:37 AM
while line 5 is an improvement overall, it's really jarring to come out of grand, oversized line 5 underground stations fit for a subway line with the crowding of line 1 to meet red lights, slow speeds and tight stops in certain stretches at street level in scarborough.
let's take toronto's newest transit line on a weekday afternoon to see how it's performing!
ridership is pretty strong going west from eglinton, and trains are standing room-only with commuters, but not sardined.
the system feels busy. eglinton and cedarvale have high transfers volumes
1/6
ridership is pretty strong going west from eglinton, and trains are standing room-only with commuters, but not sardined.
the system feels busy. eglinton and cedarvale have high transfers volumes
1/6
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
let's take toronto's newest transit line on a weekday afternoon to see how it's performing!
ridership is pretty strong going west from eglinton, and trains are standing room-only with commuters, but not sardined.
the system feels busy. eglinton and cedarvale have high transfers volumes
1/6
ridership is pretty strong going west from eglinton, and trains are standing room-only with commuters, but not sardined.
the system feels busy. eglinton and cedarvale have high transfers volumes
1/6
the 40-tap fare cap is going to be particularly transformative, as it is a number that a lot of TTC users hit and exceed and on a monthly basis.
but even in 2026, seniors, youth, and low-income pass users will save at least $18-$24 per month over the current monthly pass if they're frequent riders
but even in 2026, seniors, youth, and low-income pass users will save at least $18-$24 per month over the current monthly pass if they're frequent riders
It's official! Fare capping and a fare freeze is coming to the TTC! Just now, City Council voted to approve the Mayor's Budget that invests in more reliable, affordable, and accessible transit - including a 47-tap fare cap that goes down to 40 taps in 2027, and the third year of no fare hike.
February 11, 2026 at 1:11 AM
the 40-tap fare cap is going to be particularly transformative, as it is a number that a lot of TTC users hit and exceed and on a monthly basis.
but even in 2026, seniors, youth, and low-income pass users will save at least $18-$24 per month over the current monthly pass if they're frequent riders
but even in 2026, seniors, youth, and low-income pass users will save at least $18-$24 per month over the current monthly pass if they're frequent riders
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It's official! Fare capping and a fare freeze is coming to the TTC! Just now, City Council voted to approve the Mayor's Budget that invests in more reliable, affordable, and accessible transit - including a 47-tap fare cap that goes down to 40 taps in 2027, and the third year of no fare hike.
February 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
It's official! Fare capping and a fare freeze is coming to the TTC! Just now, City Council voted to approve the Mayor's Budget that invests in more reliable, affordable, and accessible transit - including a 47-tap fare cap that goes down to 40 taps in 2027, and the third year of no fare hike.
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Did anyone ask how much the TTC spent to recover 11.5% of what it lost?
Myers asks the TTC about their "fare evasion target." TTC rep Josh Colle says the TTC "recaptured" about $14 million in revenue via their fare enforcement strategy last year, total annual estimated "lost revenue" down to $121 million, from $141 million at time of last audit a few years ago.
February 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Did anyone ask how much the TTC spent to recover 11.5% of what it lost?
I'm glad line 5's stations were built with an abundance of new in-station retail units. it's something i appreciate about the toronto subway in general.
one of those units is already leased and open at kennedy station!
one of those units is already leased and open at kennedy station!
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I'm glad line 5's stations were built with an abundance of new in-station retail units. it's something i appreciate about the toronto subway in general.
one of those units is already leased and open at kennedy station!
one of those units is already leased and open at kennedy station!
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I've been thinking about how to modify the at-grade portion of the #EglintonLRT so that the experience & operations are more like the underground portion. I've put some words and drawings together & I'm happy to hear your thoughts! #TOpoli #Transit #TTC
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
Improving the Eglinton LRT - Fewer Intersections
An ongoing question we'll need to answer: How do we modify the at-grade portion of the Eglinton LRT so that the experience and operations are more like the underground portion?
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I've been thinking about how to modify the at-grade portion of the #EglintonLRT so that the experience & operations are more like the underground portion. I've put some words and drawings together & I'm happy to hear your thoughts! #TOpoli #Transit #TTC
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
a great set of recommendations.
there is a broader issue with the way toronto implements street-running LRT, in that it merely slaps it down the middle of a street and expects it to work without changing traffic flows (and signalling, seemingly) to prioritize the primary mover of people - transit.
there is a broader issue with the way toronto implements street-running LRT, in that it merely slaps it down the middle of a street and expects it to work without changing traffic flows (and signalling, seemingly) to prioritize the primary mover of people - transit.
I've been thinking about how to modify the at-grade portion of the #EglintonLRT so that the experience & operations are more like the underground portion. I've put some words and drawings together & I'm happy to hear your thoughts! #TOpoli #Transit #TTC
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com/p/improving-...
Improving the Eglinton LRT - Fewer Intersections
An ongoing question we'll need to answer: How do we modify the at-grade portion of the Eglinton LRT so that the experience and operations are more like the underground portion?
kevinrupasinghe.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
a great set of recommendations.
there is a broader issue with the way toronto implements street-running LRT, in that it merely slaps it down the middle of a street and expects it to work without changing traffic flows (and signalling, seemingly) to prioritize the primary mover of people - transit.
there is a broader issue with the way toronto implements street-running LRT, in that it merely slaps it down the middle of a street and expects it to work without changing traffic flows (and signalling, seemingly) to prioritize the primary mover of people - transit.
after 15 years (most of our conscious lives) we have survived to see the opening of canada's biggest tram in a hole
February 9, 2026 at 5:42 AM
after 15 years (most of our conscious lives) we have survived to see the opening of canada's biggest tram in a hole
line 5 trains have working stop request buttons even though trains stop at every station regardless.
for the 2/3rds of the line that is grade separated, you could call it canada's first "metro" with stop requests, i guess
for the 2/3rds of the line that is grade separated, you could call it canada's first "metro" with stop requests, i guess
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
line 5 trains have working stop request buttons even though trains stop at every station regardless.
for the 2/3rds of the line that is grade separated, you could call it canada's first "metro" with stop requests, i guess
for the 2/3rds of the line that is grade separated, you could call it canada's first "metro" with stop requests, i guess
finally home after line 5 opening day!
certainly not a line without flaws, and the bar is on the floor after line 6, but this is genuinely a remarkable improvement over the bus and a big step forward for toronto transit
certainly not a line without flaws, and the bar is on the floor after line 6, but this is genuinely a remarkable improvement over the bus and a big step forward for toronto transit
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 AM
finally home after line 5 opening day!
certainly not a line without flaws, and the bar is on the floor after line 6, but this is genuinely a remarkable improvement over the bus and a big step forward for toronto transit
certainly not a line without flaws, and the bar is on the floor after line 6, but this is genuinely a remarkable improvement over the bus and a big step forward for toronto transit
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Giving ourselves permission to be excited and enthusiastic about a new transit line opening!
Happy Eglinton LRT day to all who celebrate!
Happy Eglinton LRT day to all who celebrate!
February 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Giving ourselves permission to be excited and enthusiastic about a new transit line opening!
Happy Eglinton LRT day to all who celebrate!
Happy Eglinton LRT day to all who celebrate!
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Big Day, Night Bus.
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Big Day, Night Bus.
digital version so you can play along too!
February 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
digital version so you can play along too!
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Riding Line 5 today? We’d love to hear from you about how it went!
Fill out our survey:
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Fill out our survey:
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How was your ride on Line 5 Eglinton?
Your feedback will help inform our advocacy to make LRT service more reliable, fast, and accessible.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Riding Line 5 today? We’d love to hear from you about how it went!
Fill out our survey:
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Fill out our survey:
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love this. i've been trying to make a similar schematic for line 6.
this really reveals how the surface section of Line 5 performs decent - it's where intersections are sparse and stops more rationally spaced, which isn't the case between o'connor and the kennedy portal where trains are slowest
this really reveals how the surface section of Line 5 performs decent - it's where intersections are sparse and stops more rationally spaced, which isn't the case between o'connor and the kennedy portal where trains are slowest
little saturday experiment --- trying to parse out travel times and speeds from gtfs schedule data to style a route diagram for the new Eglinton Line 5
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 AM
love this. i've been trying to make a similar schematic for line 6.
this really reveals how the surface section of Line 5 performs decent - it's where intersections are sparse and stops more rationally spaced, which isn't the case between o'connor and the kennedy portal where trains are slowest
this really reveals how the surface section of Line 5 performs decent - it's where intersections are sparse and stops more rationally spaced, which isn't the case between o'connor and the kennedy portal where trains are slowest
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little saturday experiment --- trying to parse out travel times and speeds from gtfs schedule data to style a route diagram for the new Eglinton Line 5
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
February 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
little saturday experiment --- trying to parse out travel times and speeds from gtfs schedule data to style a route diagram for the new Eglinton Line 5
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
higher-res here: jamaps.github.io/maps/line5-t...
#transit #toronto #maps #dataviz
spent all of today designing+putting together line 5 bingo cards for tomorrow!
my reservations about L5 aside, this is going to be a very exciting day, and the biggest transit expansion I've seen in my whole life living here :)
my reservations about L5 aside, this is going to be a very exciting day, and the biggest transit expansion I've seen in my whole life living here :)
February 8, 2026 at 3:46 AM
spent all of today designing+putting together line 5 bingo cards for tomorrow!
my reservations about L5 aside, this is going to be a very exciting day, and the biggest transit expansion I've seen in my whole life living here :)
my reservations about L5 aside, this is going to be a very exciting day, and the biggest transit expansion I've seen in my whole life living here :)
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“We keep asking for the food for the puppy that you’re giving us, and then (governments) just give us another puppy,” Cooper said. “What am I supposed to do with that? What we need to actually feed the puppy ... that’s just not attractive to decisionmakers.”
February 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
“We keep asking for the food for the puppy that you’re giving us, and then (governments) just give us another puppy,” Cooper said. “What am I supposed to do with that? What we need to actually feed the puppy ... that’s just not attractive to decisionmakers.”
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Toronto, I have a question...what is with the late start time for the subway on Sunday (first train at my station is 8:29am)? For real, what about people who have early morning jobs? Is everything just closed on Sunday? I'm confused. PS, I love Toronto.
February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Toronto, I have a question...what is with the late start time for the subway on Sunday (first train at my station is 8:29am)? For real, what about people who have early morning jobs? Is everything just closed on Sunday? I'm confused. PS, I love Toronto.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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