[cplchanb]

In-ground sprinkler systems need lots of ongoing maintenance in order to keep operating. It wouldn't surprise me to find out that there had been nothing of the sort done to it.

Dan

Probably since ttc/ml have zero experience in this type of feature. Bet they assumed it was a set it and forget it thing.

At least it now can look like recently harvest wheat fields.....

 

[cplchanb]

Theyre paving the "temporary" loop at the don valley bus terminal this morning.

 

[PL1]

Work (? preventative maintenance) on the escalator in the main entrance building at Laird. FWIW.

 

[A 6264]

Theyre paving the "temporary" loop at the don valley bus terminal this morning.

I walked by it this morning. Looks like the work is finished.

 

[cplchanb]

Lots of trains on the line today. Saw quite a few going eastbound.

 

[A 6264]

Work (? preventative maintenance) on the escalator in the main entrance building at Laird. FWIW.
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Probably worn out, needs to be replaced.
Just kidding, of course, but I do wonder about the flat screen TVs/monitors that have been mounted all over the open street stations, turned on, for 5 years, through winter storms and heat waves. What is their life expectancy under outdoor conditions?

 

[ey2470]

Line 5 "ghost service" revenue testing is starting July 20th.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TTC/s/AMtWxP9KnY

Any one here can verify this?

 

[TOtramz]

Perhaps if some users here see uninterrupted service for at least a full week, we can probably conclude that trial running has truly started

Of course have insider knowledge also helps

 

[Hyperreal.Edwin]

Saw at least 5 different lrts between Warden and Kennedy today.

 

[cplchanb]

Saw at least 5 different lrts between Warden and Kennedy today.

I rode the 34 to Don valley and there definitely are trains running all along the line today. I guess they are indeed ramping up the 2wk revenue service demo imminently if not started today

 

[Aplus23]

Yeah it's actually stupid that the train stops on the yellow transit signal while the line stays green for a little longer.
I don't understand the logic behind that.

 

[GenerationLee]

Today is June 30, 2025.

In THREE months, it will be September 30, 2025.

Waiting and watching the Metrolinx and TTC chimneys for white smoke (AKA official opening announcement).

Here, this should suffice:

 

[bearcat]

Is the final version of "transit priority" turned on already?

 

[adys123]

Yeah it's actually stupid that the train stops on the yellow transit signal while the line stays green for a little longer.
I don't understand the logic behind that.

The signals have been timed based on the length of the trains. Amber signals when viewed by a driver or operator have a certain point of no return, such that if you see the signal at that physical point - you will be able to proceed and clear the intersection. The transit signals turn yellow earlier because it has been calibrated for a longer train, so when operators see the signal, they will have enough time to react. and fully clear the intersection. Whether we agree with that logic or not - that's the logic behind that decision.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

The signals have been timed based on the length of the trains. Amber signals when viewed by a driver or operator have a certain point of no return, such that if you see the signal at that physical point - you will be able to proceed and clear the intersection. The transit signals turn yellow earlier because it has been calibrated for a longer train, so when operators see the signal, they will have enough time to react. and fully clear the intersection. Whether we agree with that logic or not - that's the logic behind that decision.

I remember viewing the Bloor streetcars operating in the 1960's (before Line 2 opening). I would see PCC 2-car trains closing their door and then going (at speed) through a signalled intersection on their amber signal, the signals turning red as the PCC train is still in the intersection, and continuing through (picking up speed). The cross traffic would have to wait as the PCC train clears the intersection before proceeding.

Before 1990, streetcars were considered "street railways" and streetcar (and subway) drivers did not need a driver's license. Streetcars had the right-of-way on all streets since they were "railways". Ditto for light rail transit vehicles.