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Redesigning TTC
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Putting the customers' input into the design on the Toronto Transit Commission. Not affiliated with the TTC. Email: redesigningttc@gmail.com
Numbered exits are proposed, although presentation is suboptimal. Signs are too reliant on presenting all possible information at once and are filled with icons.

Exits now introduce three separate icons: a yellow door, number, and pedestrian. Compared to MX simpler approach.
October 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Line names have returned, which is the correct approach, and consistent with MX approach.

When the TTC removed line names from signage, they were forced to use either "Eastbound Westbound" or "Kennedy Kipling" to refer to the Bloor-Danforth Line.
October 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sample of proposed TTC signage presented at Board Meeting this week. Issue persists that signage is cluttered with icons unfamiliar to visitors. Nothing on the sign intuitively represents a subway station.

Compare to MX approach which explicitly includes subway icon.
October 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Metrolinx Wayfinding Standards have been updated to present the new threshold sign designs.

New designs emphasize the operator logo, which is what the TTC had been requesting. Hopefully this improves buy-in from TTC. Updated TTC standards should be coming soon.
August 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Scarborough Subway Extension station wall proposal designs have been released.

Hot air balloon colour scheme is the only correct answer.
June 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Metrolinx has a new custom corporate font "Metrolinx Sans" being rolled out to their website. They previously used Avenir Next.
May 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Alternative is to guide all users to common location, then provide diverging instructions there. So you would have signs to guide users to platform 4/5 entrance (and remove stairs icon), and place a map to navigate towards elevators for users that require it.
May 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The new name would be consistent with the station naming recommendations used by the TTC and Metrolinx
May 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This month, the TTC Board will receive a recommendation to rename Dundas Station to "TMU Station", paid for by TMU. Proposal will rush the name change in time for system wayfinding signage changes required for Line 6 opening.

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May 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Proposed design (right side) simplifies the poster to highlight key details and avoid blocks of text. Easier for users to read without having to stop and stare in front of the poster on a busy subway platform.
March 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The TTC introduced a new design for subway closures. Unfortunately, it does not fix the issue of repetitive and complex messaging. Clear and concise messaging is vital for Torontonians, especially when English is often not the first language.
March 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
There is eventually a sign that clarifies the City of Toronto logo refers to Metro Hall once users are next to the exit. Users would not know Roy Thompson Hall is also accessed from here if seeing this sign from afar.
February 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
For example, there is no mention of either the two theatres up until users are standing at the exit. Current expectation is that users either know that the northwest corner exit is most convenient, or that users will wander around station until they find this sign.
February 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hodgepodge of new signage at St Andrew (designed with WSP and IBI Group).

TTC over-relies on directional signs for exit wayfinding, which fails in downtown stations with multiple exits due to inconsistent/repetitive/poorly placed info. Unclear use of City of Toronto logo.
February 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM