TTC prepared for winter storm, ready to get customers home in P.M. rush

With up to 15 cm of snow forecasted to fall in Toronto today, the TTC is taking proactive measures to keep customers and employees safe while delivering as much service as possible.

Extra TTC employees and maintenance vehicles have been deployed throughout the system spreading salt and clearing surfaces of snow, keeping signals, switches, and overhead power operating, and attending to any weather-related challenges.

The TTC will also be deploying additional buses on a route-by-route basis. This strategic measure is aimed at preserving service levels in areas where heavy snowfall or other adverse weather conditions result in significant slowdowns, detours, or disruptions.

As the storm moves in, the TTC will actively monitor 56 bus stops where bus operating conditions can become hazardous during storms with significant snowfall or freezing rain. Winter weather information signs are installed at these stops to provide valuable information to customers, including details about service disruptions and the location of the nearest in-service bus stop. By scanning a QR code on the signs, customers can easily check if their bus stop is affected by severe weather conditions.

Wheel-Trans will continue to provide service, however customers may experience delays and additional wait times.

Other measures to ensure service continuity include:

• Running anti-icing trains to keep the power rail and tracks clear of snow and ice.
  
  
• Spraying anti-icing on the entire streetcar overhead network, as well as on the ground at all bus, streetcar, and subway divisions, to ensure our vehicles can operate safely.
  
  
• The TTC will maintain regular communication with the city to ensure crews are aware of issues on transit routes.
  
  
• Social media and web updates will be pushed out frequently to keep customers informed.

The TTC is committed to providing a safe and reliable service in the most extreme weather, but operations can be impacted by road conditions.

Customers are advised to follow @TTCNotices on X or check ttc.ca for updates, and to allow extra travel time during the storm.