Editorial Archive
Archive of Connecting Toronto editorials
- Next up on Line 1 extension: Pioneer Village Station, 24/11/2017
- 30 days to go: York University Station, 17/11/2017
- Next stop on TTC Line 1 extension: Finch West Station, 10/11/2017
- TTC’s Line 1 extension just weeks from opening, 03/11/2017
- Countdown on to opening TTC’s Line 1 extension , 27/10/2017
- TTC staff impartial, professional public servants: City AG, 20/10/2017
- TTC family mourns Tom Dedes, 13/10/2017
- Have you got your PRESTO card yet? TTC Metropass now on PRESTO, 06/10/2017
- TTC adds all night subway service this weekend for Nuit Blanche, 29/09/2017
- Countdown on to TTC’s Line 1 extension, 22/09/2017
- TTC annual accessibility forum this Tuesday, 15/09/2017
- #ThisIsWhere … the TTC combats harassment, 08/09/2017
- Back-to-school means a busier TTC, 01/09/2017
- Final push for new fare gates, PRESTO at all TTC stations, 25/08/2017
- TTC Line 1 extension nears completion, 18/08/2017
- PRESTO reliability up, new fare gates coming to all stations, 11/08/2017
- Federal money helps keep the TTC on modernization track, 04/08/2017
- Transparency: a hallmark of TTC accountability, 28/07/2017
- Weekend closures essential to TTC reliability, 21/07/2017
- New buses, streetcars, trains and signals all part of a modern TTC, 14/07/2017
- King Street pilot to ease congestion on busiest streetcar route, 07/07/2017
- TTC is #1 in North America!, 30/06/2017
- Planning TTC’s future requires public and employee input, 23/06/2017
- TTC looking to expand express bus network, 16/06/2017
- Keeping the TTC safe and secure: if you see something, say something, 09/06/2017
- TTC’s expertise sought from around the world, 02/06/2017
- TTC opens its doors to two new subway stations, 26/05/2017
- King Street Pilot Study puts people and transit first, 19/05/2017
- TTC, Bombardier focused on getting quality new streetcars to Toronto, 12/05/2017
- Focus on driving down TTC delays is paying off, 05/05/2017
- You said it: Help keep the TTC moving, 28/04/2017
- CONSTRUCTION SEASON: TTC, City work closely to limit impacts, 21/04/2017
- Expansion of TTC network must include the Relief Line , 07/04/2017
- Looking back on five years, 31/03/2017
- Nothing trumps safety on the TTC, 24/03/2017
- How you can help keep the TTC moving, 17/03/2017
- Expanding and modernizing your TTC, 10/03/2017
- TTC committed to safe service, workplace for all, 03/03/2017
- Meet TTC’s Employee of the Year, 24/02/2017
- TTC budget sees more service and improvements in 2017, 17/02/2017
- Customer Charter magnifies TTC’s commitment to customer service, 10/02/2017
- TTC accessibility improves with elevators now at Ossington Station, 03/02/2017
- TTC station construction, system testing progressing as planned, 27/01/2017
- Necessity of TTC subway closures explained, 20/01/2017
- TTC prepared for worst of winter, 13/01/2017
- New Year promises big things at TTC, 06/01/2017
- TTC looks forward to a spectacular New Year!, 30/12/2016
- New signals, subway extension key for TTC in 2017, 23/12/2016
- PRESTO on the TTC reaches year-end milestone, 16/12/2016
- Big improvements on horizon for TTC’s Line 2, 09/12/2016
- New signal system means reduced crowding for TTC riders, 02/12/2016
- Service levels maintained as TTC budget approved by Board, 25/11/2016
- One TTC employee assault is one too many, 18/11/2016
- TTC modernization on a steady course, 11/11/2016
- Reflecting on five years at TTC, 04/11/2016
- Winter already on TTC’s radar, 28/10/2016
- Shout-out to TTC employees who go above and beyond for you, 21/10/2016
- Seeing light at the end of the TTC tunnel, 14/10/2016
- Further step in TTC modernization starts this Sunday, 07/10/2016
- Customer satisfaction at 80 per cent: TTC survey , 30/09/2016
- TTC achieves 2.6 per cent budget reduction for 2017, 23/09/2016
- TTC accessibility took centre stage at last night’s town hall, 16/09/2016
- TTC capital budget explained, 09/09/2016
- TTC prepares for a busy fall, 02/09/2016
- Great news for TTC modernization, 26/08/2016
- Maintaining TTC ensures system is safe and reliable, 19/08/2016
- TTC determined to protect service in 2017 budget, 12/08/2016
- TTC looks to recruit, promote the right people for the job, 05/08/2016
- TTC adopting new technology, modern processes, 29/07/2016
- Staying cool on the TTC, 22/07/2016
- TTC keeping close eye on ridership, service levels, 15/07/2016
- Fixing hot subway cars, tracks a TTC priority, 08/07/2016
- TTC service excellence starts with employees, 24/06/2016
- A safe, modern TTC requires some inconvenience, 17/06/2016
- TTC shares best practices with visiting transit leaders, 10/06/2016
- Safety is first priority at TTC, 03/06/2016
- TTC’s Leslie Barns opens its doors this Saturday, 27/05/2016
- TTC history hits the rails each Sunday this summer, 20/05/2016
- A welcome visit by PM Trudeau to the TTC, 13/05/2016
- TTC buses begin conversion to PRESTO, 06/05/2016
- New TTC streetcars must arrive sooner, 29/04/2016
- Making the TTC even safer is our duty, 22/04/2016
- Federal funding announcement is good news for TTC, riders, 15/04/2016
- New fare gates are big step toward modern TTC, 08/04/2016
- Investing in improved TTC service for the future, 01/04/2016
- Maintaining the TTC amid expansion, new vehicles, 18/03/2016
- TTC playing its part in planning future transit, 11/03/2016
- Vital TTC subway infrastructure work resumes this weekend, 04/03/2016
- Making the TTC accessible for all, 26/02/2016
- TTC service improvements can’t happen without dedicated employees, 19/02/2016
- Track fire, emergency alarms … what happened Tuesday on TTC, 12/02/2016
- New Customer Charter commits to ongoing improvements on your TTC, 05/02/2016
- Delivering TTC improvements requires a customer-led attitude, 29/01/2016
- POP goes the TTC!, 22/01/2016
- TTC’s Spadina subway extension remains on track, 15/01/2016
- A new year with more, improved services on your TTC, 08/01/2016
- 2016 will further TTC modernization, 18/12/2015
- A very good year on your TTC, 11/12/2015
- Progress being made on TTC modernization, 04/12/2015
- TTC opens the new Leslie Barns, 27/11/2015
- Safety and security on the TTC is our No. 1 priority, 20/11/2015
- TTC budget proposes increased services for more riders, 13/11/2015
- TTC Leslie Barns completion marks major milestone, 06/11/2015
- Customer satisfaction at 81%: TTC survey, 30/10/2015
- A salute to TTC Operators from one of our own, 23/10/2015
- Go Jays Go on the TTC!, 16/10/2015
- Weekend closures results in more reliable TTC service, 09/10/2015
- SURVEY SAYS: TTC improvements are showing!, 02/10/2015
- TTC improving access for all, 25/09/2015
- TTC service improvements continue apace this month, 18/09/2015
- All-night TTC bus and streetcar service will see increases this fall, 11/09/2015
- Massive TTC service improvements start this Sunday, 04/09/2015
- Investment in TTC service to start bearing fruit this fall, 28/08/2015
- TTC forges ahead, 21/08/2015
- How the TTC changed 20 years ago this week, 14/08/2015
- TTC ready for Parapan Games – and beyond, 07/08/2015
- More TTC service this fall on heels of a great summer so far in Toronto, 31/07/2015
- TTC planning key to a positive transit experience, 24/07/2015
- World-class service keeping residents moving on TTC, 17/07/2015
- Connecting Toronto, 10/07/2015
- PRESTO will transform your TTC, 26/06/2015
- TTC renaissance rolling right along, 19/06/2015
- TTC will be ready to welcome the world, 12/06/2015
- TTC midway in five-year mission, 05/06/2015
- TTC service improvements on the way!, 29/05/2015
- News systems take time to bloom, 22/05/2015
- TTC’s No. 1 priority: your safety, 15/05/2015
- Progress shaping up well on many TTC projects, 08/05/2015
- The TTC continues to deliver on service and upgrading promises, 01/05/2015
- Embracing new, innovative ways to make your TTC better, 24/04/2015
- TTC is gearing up for a busy, exciting summer, 17/04/2015
- TTC subway disruptions must – and will – come down, 10/04/2015
- Keeping large projects on time, on budget is TTC’s goal, 27/03/2015
- City budget passage is good news for TTC customers, 20/03/2015
- Accountability at the TTC starts with leadership, 13/03/2015
- Special Constables have a mandate to keep the TTC the safer way, 06/03/2015
- A busy week as TTC continues to make change for the better, 27/02/2015
- TTC renewal underway on many fronts, 20/02/2015
- Motivated and inspired staff key to TTC improvements, 13/02/2015
- TTC Board approves budgets; next stop City Council, 06/02/2015
- This year’s TTC Customer Charter makes 38 promises to riders, 30/01/2015
- A $95 million investment in your TTC, 23/01/2015
- Safety before service is the TTC’s mantra, 16/01/2015
- An exciting year ahead at the TTC, 09/01/2015
- Another busy year at the TTC!, 19/12/2014
- POP goes King on the TTC, 12/12/2014
- Paying a fare just got easier - PRESTO now on new streetcars, 05/12/2014
- Reaching for the yellow alarm strip? Think 9-1-1, 28/11/2014
- Improving your TTC one day at a time, 21/11/2014
- Customer service still key to transforming the TTC, 14/11/2014
- Riding the TTC with the customer in mind, 07/11/2014
- TTC track crews gaining ground underground, 31/10/2014
- Your safety at heart of TTC heightened security measures, 24/10/2014
- TTC Customer Charter update, 17/10/2014
- Fresh thinking drives continuous improvement, 10/10/2014
- A hive of activity as TTC prepares for service each morning, 03/10/2014
- All in a night’s work at the TTC, 26/09/2014
- A fully accessible TTC for all is a must, 19/09/2014
- Modern maintenance practices key to improved TTC service reliability, 12/09/2014
- Work continues apace to improve your TTC service, 05/09/2014
- WELCOME ABOARD! TTC launches next-generation streetcar on Sunday, 29/08/2014
- Customer and service improvements are taking shape at the TTC, 22/08/2014
- TTC modernization plan starting to bear fruit with new streetcars, 15/08/2014
- A tough week for the TTC and its customers, 08/08/2014
- Just four weeks until new, modern TTC streetcars begin service, 01/08/2014
- Taking action to improve reliability at the TTC, 25/07/2014
- New streetcars bring the TTC a step closer to full accessibility, 18/07/2014
- TTC Customer Charter promises on track , 11/07/2014
- Openness and transparency all part of TTC’s commitment to riders, 04/07/2014
- Happy Pride, Toronto! TTC serves a diverse city, 27/06/2014
- Stable funding of public transit here and abroad a universal issue, 20/06/2014
- TTC uses weekends, evenings to complete critical TTC work, 13/06/2014
- Exciting times at the TTC as new streetcar edges closer to service, 06/06/2014
- Getting the basics right key to improved TTC service, 30/05/2014
- TTC’s Union Station on track for second platform this summer, 23/05/2014
- Learning, adapting, changing keys to TTC’s future, 16/05/2014
- Being good neighbours is vital to TTC’s work, 09/05/2014
- TTC service levels reviewed, revised continually to address demand, 02/05/2014
- TTC gearing up for busy construction season, 25/04/2014
- Emergency closure allowed TTC to make critical repairs to improve reliability , 17/04/2014
- TTC Customer Charter promises continue apace, 11/04/2014
- TTC applies best practices, shares info with other global leaders, 04/04/2014
- Building transit capacity goes hand-in-hand with building funding momentum, 28/03/2014
- Reliability of TTC subway service will improve as signal systems are upgraded, 21/03/2014
- Creating pride in the TTC for riders and employees alike, 14/03/2014
- A more pleasant TTC experience and improved reliability go hand-in-hand, 07/03/2014
- A more “informative” TTC: a key customer charter promise, 28/02/2014
- Presto a key promise in TTC’s 2014 Customer Charter, 21/02/2014
- TTC unveils 2014 Customer Charter, 14/02/2014
- Accountability key to a customer-led TTC, 07/02/2014
- TTC staff looking to new transfer system, review of transit stops, 31/01/2014
- TTC’s Budget request set for debate next week, 24/01/2014
- Customer Charter commits TTC to upping its game for customers, 17/01/2014
- How the TTC prepares and responds to winter weather, 10/01/2014
- The new year promises to be a big one for the TTC and its riders, 03/01/2014
- Your safety and security is TTC’s priority, 20/12/2013
- Improving your TTC experience now includes free Wi-Fi at two subway stations, 13/12/2013
- Efforts continue to transform, modernize the TTC, 06/12/2013
- TTC Budgets approved, but more still needed for public transit, 22/11/2013
- More riders, more service planned for 2014, 15/11/2013
- Lest We Forget, 08/11/2013
- TTC pressing the transit funding case in Ottawa, 01/11/2013
- TTC workers give back to the city they serve, 25/10/2013
- TTC’s customer promises tracking well, 18/10/2013
- Making TTC bus and streetcar service more reliable, 11/10/2013
- TTC taking action to better improve subway service, 04/10/2013
- Extended subway in Scarborough now a step closer to reality, 27/09/2013
- TTC subsidy must rise to keep up with ridership, 20/09/2013
- What’s best and right for TTC riders must be at heart of transit debate, 13/09/2013
- Keeping TTC vehicles and stations clean is real teamwork, 06/09/2013
- TTC’s Group Station Managers, 30/08/2013
- 50th message dedicated to our driven workforce, 23/08/2013
- Thanks for bearing with us, 16/08/2013
- Customer Charter promises on track; TTC continues focus on bus, streetcar reliability, 09/08/2013
- TTC Customer Charter promises remain on track, 02/08/2013
- Culture change takes time but it’s well underway at the TTC, 26/07/2013
- It’s time to start building, 19/07/2013
- Freak storm hits city, TTC hard, 12/07/2013
- Signal problems this week illustrate the scale of our challenge, 05/07/2013
- Time to rethink transit priority on TTC’s busiest route – King Street, 28/06/2013
- TTC’s Blue Night Network ensures 24-hour transit service across the city, 21/06/2013
- Service reliability a key element in TTC Corporate Plan, 14/06/2013
- TTC adds its support for a national transit strategy, 07/06/2013
- Corporate Plan lays out TTC vision, 31/05/2013
- Affordable, sustained funding is key to improved transit, 24/05/2013
- Accessible transit is a lifeline for many, 17/05/2013
- Adding capacity, improving infrastructure at heart of TTC funding needs, 10/05/2013
- Public safety and security is job one for TTC, 03/05/2013
- Upgrades to an aging transit system requires good planning, consultation, 26/04/2013
- New era dawns at TTC with introduction of Group Station Managers, 19/04/2013
- Five-Year Corporate Plan sets stage for TTC transformation, 12/04/2013
- Scorecards, tracking promises keeps TTC accountable, 05/04/2013
- Customer feedback helping to drive TTC forward, 22/03/2013
- Improving information, communication key TTC Charter promise, 15/03/2013
- Reliable, punctual service at core of TTC’s commitment to improvement, 08/03/2013
- TTC makes key promises through customer charter, 01/03/2013
- Managing subway delays requires better, more timely info to customers, 22/02/2013
- TTC’s storm plan put to the test last week, 15/02/2013
- Subway closures: short-term pain for long-term improvements, 08/02/2013
- TTC and its employees serve Toronto, but also play active city building role, 01/02/2013
- Accommodating all riders – young and old – is TTC’s goal, 25/01/2013
- TTC’s most important asset is its workforce, 18/01/2013
- A new year, a new start, 11/01/2013
- TTC embracing new ways to better serve riders, 04/01/2013
- Looking forward to an exciting year on the TTC, 28/12/2012
- Looking back on a very busy year at the TTC, 21/12/2012
- Getting the basics right – all day, every day, 14/12/2012
- Modernizing also means rebuilding confidence, reputation, 07/12/2012
- Visible, effective management key to modernizing the TTC, 30/11/2012
- New vehicles, new equipment part of TTC modernization, 23/11/2012
- Motivated TTC staff crucial to delivering quality service, 16/11/2012
- Delivery of early “quick wins” a sign of progress, 09/11/2012
- Transformation and accountability: it starts at the top, 02/11/2012
- A customer-first approach starts at the top, 26/10/2012
- Charting a five-year course of action, 19/10/2012
- Vision statement a first step in transforming the TTC, 12/10/2012
- Proposed fare increase well within rate of inflation, 05/10/2012
- Big improvements take time, but TTC focused on small stuff, too, 28/09/2012
- A difficult, challenging day for all, 21/09/2012
- TTC welcomes ideas to improve service, 14/09/2012
- The TTC is on the move with news for you, 07/09/2012
Latest News
TTC Corporate Plan 2018-2022
Advancing to the next level.
Corporate Notice
COVID-19 positive tests update.
Joint message from CPO/CSO
Deadline extended to September 30.
In Memoriam
Chislett, Cotter, Delay, Ferrante, Fraser, Lobe, MacDonald, Marks, Melville, Moores, Moritz, Quesnelle, Robarts, Sferra, Shepherd, Snelgrove, Thomas, Westlake, Wilcox, Young, Zilli.
TTC 1921-2021. On September 1, 1921, the Toronto Transportation Commission began serving the citizens of a rapidly growing Toronto when it took over a mix of private and municipal street railways within the city.
The Coupler wants to keep you connected
The Coupler invites all employees and pensioners to sign up for TTC news and headlines via our mailbox at coupler@ttc.ca. Simply send us an e-mail request from your personal e-mail address and include your full name, badge number or pensioner number and work location or home address. Note: personal information is for verification purposes only. Please call Senior Communications Advisor/Editor Mike DeToma at 416-393-3793, or e-mail mike.detoma@ttc.ca, for more information.
From the Archives
- Next up on Line 1 extension: Pioneer Village Station, 24/11/2017
- 30 days to go: York University Station, 17/11/2017
- Next stop on TTC Line 1 extension: Finch West Station, 10/11/2017
- TTC’s Line 1 extension just weeks from opening, 03/11/2017
- Countdown on to opening TTC’s Line 1 extension , 27/10/2017
- TTC staff impartial, professional public servants: City AG, 20/10/2017
- TTC family mourns Tom Dedes, 13/10/2017
- Have you got your PRESTO card yet? TTC Metropass now on PRESTO, 06/10/2017
- TTC adds all night subway service this weekend for Nuit Blanche, 29/09/2017
- Countdown on to TTC’s Line 1 extension, 22/09/2017