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Toronto-Age |OT4| Molested by a Burger Priest
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BigJonsson
Member
Did they say if it will have daily/weekly fare capping like in London?
I know you're kidding, but; There's an auto top up system, so if you go below a certain amount (ie; $20) it'll top up for you. No need for large sums on there. The most someone would be required to have on there is a monthly pass.
BigJonsson
Member
It'll be something scummy like a $0.02 increase to pay for Presto expenses or something. It'll be easier to impose smaller increases with this system.
Thus far, this system seems nothing like superior Montreal.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/ttc-to-fully-switch-to-presto-cards-will-stop-accepting-tickets-tokens-in-2017/article25065329/ said:
I want what they're smoking.
Yep. Never seems to fuck up in favor of the riders though.
I've had a fuck ton of issues with the way PRESTO was developed and rolled out, but just because something doesn't instantly make it as good as another system doesn't mean it isn't progress. And you can't halt all progress because you're afraid they'll fuck it up, they have to move forward at some point.
We were talking about this the other day but the time between top ups kinda have to be shorter. Or like Octopus in HK, you should be able to top off at kiosks at stations and that should at least be immediate.
Aye, they better allow you to start topping up manually (and being activated right away) in every station when this is the primary way for most people. Right now it's a pain in the ass and one of the things they have to figure out.
Couldn't agree more, but there is no doubt in my mind that Toronto (or any city in Canada) could have the best possible transit system, at no fare cost to riders. The government in various capacities has wasted money to prevent this. On top of that, unless I decide to move to Scarborough, I will be retired (I'm young) before any substantial downtown subway extension/improvement project is complete. I'm just not so excited about a new payment method at this point. Can't wait to hear what the next improvement finished in time for the Pan Am games is, lol.
To be fare, afaik the TTC hasn't had an opportunity to describe in detail what the Presto pass could mean beyond just paying the $3. Timed fares and discounts are hopefully just the beginning.
BigJonsson
Member
The difference between Metro lines are night and day, some have new trains with lots of room and others are disasters waiting to happen
I'm for this, but that would require a higher tax load.
Junior Mint
Member
Well, it's not like Vancouver's system is going smoothly. The vendor that they chose already got sued by Chicago for developing a horrific system, it failed nearly every speed/response time requirement imposed by Translink, and its been installed on buses and skytrains for nearly 2 years now and is still not operational. You can also see the card readers occasionally crash and reboot into Windows Mobile lmao.
I saw some advertising about commuting during the Pan Am games on the subway this morning. It's bad enough taking transit, but being told to rethink it to accommodate some sports shit is ridiculous.
Anyways, beyond that nonsense, does anyone think the TTC will legitimately be more jammed during the Pan Am games, specifically rush hour? Or is this just hype?
Anyways, beyond that nonsense, does anyone think the TTC will legitimately be more jammed during the Pan Am games, specifically rush hour? Or is this just hype?
Look at it this way; If you could survive the TTC during any number of other festivals downtown, Pan Am probably won't be drawing as many people as those.
Who knows, there's still time for the Pan-Am games to be a complete flop.
Pan Am Games: Hotels still waiting for rooms to fill
Pan Am Games: Hotels still waiting for rooms to fill
This may be legitimately true. I still see a ton of tickets available for this event.
The Elite
BOSS
lol.
There might be even less people since there will be some trying to avoid the non-existent crowds for the games.
BigJonsson
Member
The stories right now remind me of what was on TV in London when I visited right before the Olympics in 2012
KnightHart
Member
I honestly don't think asking people to find different ways to commute into the city because of the Pan Am Games was a good call at all. It felt like they sent the wrong message to people with that one.
As for congestion, eh, it'll be business as usual. Like, it definitely won't be as bad as say Pride, or Nuit Blanche, or any other festival in the city. The way to go about the Pan Am Games is if you're interested then by all means check out the games. They're in town, if that's your thing might as well. If not then it can be easily ignored. Seriously, I see a lot of comments online and it sounds like people just actively want the Pan Am Games to fail to prove some unnecessary point, Yes it is probably a waste of money, but wanting it to fail isn't the right response to it at all. Such a typical 'Toronto Attitude'.
It's because people are afraid that if it doesn't fail then a Summer Olympics push will come back.
KnightHart
Member
Oh yeah that's right, occasionally that comes up. Eh, I doubt there'll ever be a meaningful push for them, at least for a long time.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
actually tempted...
BigJonsson
Member
Wind is also getting more spectrum and may be able to roll out LTE
Hopefully they don't raise their prices too much
Hopefully they don't raise their prices too much
Dr Campino
Member
Anyone else going to the TFC game on Saturday?
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Probably old news, but this is the July Metropass? (not my image)
Wow, just wow.
Hearing about the lack of hotel bookings makes me feel oddly bad. All this prep, time, and money, but the interest may prove to be limited.
ugh.....
Looks pretty awesome. I don't get why people in Toronto keep talking down this event and hoping it fails. Such a shitty attitude.Probably old news, but this is the July Metropass? (not my image)
Wow, just wow.
Hearing about the lack of hotel bookings makes me feel oddly bad. All this prep, time, and money, but the interest may prove to be limited.
If only they didn't push the idea that having Women's World Cup games in Toronto would be a bad idea and detract attention from the Pan Am Games. It would've actually promoted the games.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
Traffic mostly.
In hindsight they probably would have done this. The timing was poor since women's soccer was really put on the map in Canada at London 2012. Hardly anyone cared before then. But now, the interest level in the WWC is waaaayyyy higher than the PAG.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
TGIF.
I couldn't take another work day.
I couldn't take another work day.
Going to see the Jays tonight. Anyone been to the dome recently? I wanted to know if there are new concessions to eat.
I read an article back before the season opened about how stadiums are trying to outdo themselves. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/42173/20150405/mlb-opening-day-2015-best-ballpark-food.htm
I read an article back before the season opened about how stadiums are trying to outdo themselves. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/42173/20150405/mlb-opening-day-2015-best-ballpark-food.htm
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Damn this rain...! Taking away the sun and warmth...!
Hell yes rain
Only the dedicated get cheesecake today.
It's windy too.
I blame junior mint for taking the rain with him from Vancouver.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I was at a pedestrian crosswalk and pressed th button. Car came and it was way too fast so I waited for it to stop. Asshole not only sped up and drove through but also splashed me too.
Fuck this city sometimes.
Fuck this city sometimes.
Come on, the poor car driver wanted to get out of the rain.
It's your fault for being out there asshole.
We need to band together to stop the #waroncars.