[adys123]

I am not sure how this is "cute", this is how TSP is defined and used- specifically that it is ANY MEASURE to reactively speed up transit, there is no minimum % of speed up required to be called TSP. This is precisely why its used less often in favour of more explicit terms like absolute TSP or strong TSP, where ATSP more accurately decribes "no LRT is ever, never held back by a red traffic signal or an advanced left turn signal"

You are free to tack on your minimum requirements on the definition of TSP, but you are going to start talking past others.

Just to add to this, the "absolute priority" TSP that people refer to is more accurately known as signal pre-emption (see also transit and emergency vehicle pre-emption).

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

That’s just getting cute now. The minimum of TSP should be that no LRT is ever, never held back by a red traffic signal or an advanced left turn signal. How hard is it in this digital age (after just spending tens of billions on two LRT lines) to direct the traffic light to hold (or cycle to) green AND delay the advanced left turn if there’s a LRT approaching? Nothing of this should be aspirational or future planning.

But Doug Ford might be turning left, and we can't have him waiting as the peasants pass him. Same as why he vetoed the speed cameras, because he might be speeding.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Just to add to this, the "absolute priority" TSP that people refer to is more accurately known as signal pre-emption (see also transit and emergency vehicle pre-emption).

Signal pre-emption, yes that's what I'm thinking of. But that should be basic level TSP, nothing absolute or super level functionality there.

A LRT is approaching, change the signal to transit proceed, and when it's not approaching, leave the signals to function normally. Sounds basic to me.

 

[cplchanb]

so dougie confirmed there wont be any inquiry on the debacle....

 

[micheal_can]

so dougie confirmed there wont be any inquiry on the debacle....

Doesn't want him or his brother pointed out as being the problem.

 

[A 6264]

But Doug Ford might be turning left

Say it ain't so!

 

[Thaboss]

According to Olivia enhanced TSP for line 5 will activate before the end of this month. She called it the first round...

 

[Steve X]

I know this is a non-starter & would never happen, but it would be nice if buses could have TSP over cars as well, for the same reason of not inconveniencing dozens of people just to prioritize those in their personal cars.

Some bus corridors like Jane and some intersections downtown do have extended green for years. It’s just the lack of funding and commitment and lead to slow expansion.

 

[81-717]

Some bus corridors like Jane and some intersections downtown do have extended green for years. It’s just the lack of funding and commitment and lead to slow expansion.

I also mean things like giving buses the right of way in situations where cars wouldn't have the right of way, but obviously I realize that's unrealistic and would only confuse all drivers & overcomplicate the rules of the road.

 

[TwoWheelPoli]

Doug Ford is a coward for refusing to hold a public inquiry into the Eglinton Crosstown LRT! With fifteen years of construction, costs of over $13 billion, and endless disruption to local businesses, the public deserves answers NOW!

No public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT woes, Doug Ford says: ‘Buddy, you’ve got to be a little more positive’

The premier and Toronto’s mayor, along with other dignitaries, marked the opening of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT on Friday with the unveiling of a plaque.

www.thestar.com

 

[Voltz]

According to Olivia enhanced TSP for line 5 will activate before the end of this month. She called it the first round...

But how enhanced will it be?

 

[Steve X]

I also mean things like giving buses the right of way in situations where cars wouldn't have the right of way, but obviously I realize that's unrealistic and would only confuse all drivers & overcomplicate the rules of the road.

If that bus was stuck behind a car, a transit only phase is pointless. Unless it’s Brimley and Ellesmere where many cars identify as bus and makes that left turn.

 

[Thaboss]

But how enhanced will it be?

No clue. She didnt elaborate.

I'm sure we will hear about is two days in advance of its implementation.

 

[81-717]

If that bus was stuck behind a car, a transit only phase is pointless. Unless it’s Brimley and Ellesmere where many cars identify as bus and makes that left turn.

What sparked this thought was being on the 925 last night waiting to make a left from Broadview ave. to Broadview station and having to wait for oncoming cars going straight to pass first. At that moment I thought, "it'd be nice if the bus could have priority right now". Then again, cars make lefts there too, and buses also go straight up Broadview, so trying to implement a 2-tier system where left-turning buses get priority but left-turning cars don't is pure fantasy.

 

[hw621]

Doug Ford is a coward for refusing to hold a public inquiry into the Eglinton Crosstown LRT! With fifteen years of construction, costs of over $13 billion, and endless disruption to local businesses, the public deserves answers NOW!

No public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT woes, Doug Ford says: ‘Buddy, you’ve got to be a little more positive’

The premier and Toronto’s mayor, along with other dignitaries, marked the opening of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT on Friday with the unveiling of a plaque.

www.thestar.com

People should carry protesting signs to the opening date...