GenerationW
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Clearly Leary has incriminating pics.
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DSCToronto
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Steve writes: https://stevemunro.ca/
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Problems with Leary’s performance go back some years, and he is Andy Byford’s worst legacy. His original hiring was intended to bring a focus to operations as Byford’s deputy based on a supposed reputation from his stint at York Region improving operations there. Needless to say, there is a huge difference between a sprawling bus network with mostly infrequent service (YRT has fewer than 600 buses) and the TTC’s bus, streetcar and subway operations.
Leary came to YRT following his retirement under a cloud from Boston’s transit agency, the MBTA, quite a step down in the scale of systems. In Boston, a serious collision on the Green Line (the streetcar subway which has been a major part of the City’s transit system for over a century) led to a Nation Transportation Safety Board condemnation of the safety culture at the transit agency (then the MBTA). Leary was supposed to address the report at an MBTA Board meeting, but never showed up, and retired shortly afterward.
Sad news indeed.
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Rick Leary Lives On
At today’s special meeting of the TTC Board, the expectation was that Rick Leary would be dismissed as CEO. This was not to be, for reasons yet, if ever, to be revealed.Problems with Leary’s performance go back some years, and he is Andy Byford’s worst legacy. His original hiring was intended to bring a focus to operations as Byford’s deputy based on a supposed reputation from his stint at York Region improving operations there. Needless to say, there is a huge difference between a sprawling bus network with mostly infrequent service (YRT has fewer than 600 buses) and the TTC’s bus, streetcar and subway operations.
Leary came to YRT following his retirement under a cloud from Boston’s transit agency, the MBTA, quite a step down in the scale of systems. In Boston, a serious collision on the Green Line (the streetcar subway which has been a major part of the City’s transit system for over a century) led to a Nation Transportation Safety Board condemnation of the safety culture at the transit agency (then the MBTA). Leary was supposed to address the report at an MBTA Board meeting, but never showed up, and retired shortly afterward.
Sad news indeed.
APTA-2048
Senior Member
It’s really telling how I’ve seen zero posts anywhere online in support of Leary.
Richard White
Senior Member
I wonder if they wanted to toss him but the lawyers advised against it for whatever reason.
Perhaps a wrongful dismissal concern?
allengeorge
Senior Member
It’s a travesty. Well, I guess we should continue to expect subpar service.
So much for my hopes of a bold move here by Olivia Chow.
So much for my hopes of a bold move here by Olivia Chow.
allengeorge
Senior Member
When is his contract up?
Jonny5
Senior Member
Perhaps something new came out of the woodwork about his anointed replacement.
Richard White
Senior Member
That would make sense as during the meeting Adam deleted a tweet about his homecoming.
I wonder if his past scandal was the reason for the legal advice..
drum118
Superstar
Cross Post
TTC restoring streetcar service to Humber Loop, improving west-end service from Sunday
October 27, 2023
Starting this Sun., Oct. 29, the TTC is restoring 501 Queen streetcar service west of Roncesvalles Ave. to Humber Loop, following completion of major infrastructure upgrades by the City of Toronto and the TTC in the King St. W., Queen St. W., Queensway, and Roncesvalles Ave. (KQQR) intersection area.
Beginning at the start of service on Sunday morning, it will be the first time since January 2021 that streetcars are operating along The Queensway, including to stops at Glendale Ave. providing direct access to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
501L Queen replacement buses will continue to operate both ways between Long Branch Loop and Humber Loop, via Lake Shore Blvd., Park Lawn Rd. and The Queensway. Customers can transfer between buses and streetcars at Humber Loop.
Additional streetcar service through to Long Branch Loop is scheduled to return on Sun., Nov. 19.
301 Queen buses will continue to operate between Long Branch Loop and Neville Park Loop in overnight periods, 7 days a week.
Additional service to Humber Bay Shores Neighbourhood
Also from Sunday, new 501M Queen replacement buses will operate both ways from Humber Loop to north Park Lawn Rd. via Lake Shore Blvd., Marine Parade Dr., Park Lawn Rd. and The Queensway, to provide additional service through the Humber Bay Shores Neighbourhood.
Customers at stops on Lake Shore Boulevard east of Park Lawn Rd. can board 501H/M Queen buses to access 501A Queen streetcars at Humber Loop, or access streetcars directly via walking through the tunnel leading to the loop.
508 Lake Shore service returns Monday
Starting Mon., Oct. 30, 508 Lake Shore streetcars will return to weekday peak-hour service, operating between Long Branch Loop and Parliament St. via King St. These streetcars will provide customers with direct downtown service to and from Humber Loop, without having to transfer vehicles.
Morning peak period trips will be scheduled to depart from Long Branch Loop approximately every 20 minutes starting at 6:40 a.m. through 8:10 a.m. Afternoon peak period trips will be scheduled to depart from King Station every 20 minutes from approximately 4:25 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service and about alternate routes. For the most up-to-date information, follow
@TTCNotices on X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts.
TTC restoring streetcar service to Humber Loop, improving west-end service from Sunday
October 27, 2023
Starting this Sun., Oct. 29, the TTC is restoring 501 Queen streetcar service west of Roncesvalles Ave. to Humber Loop, following completion of major infrastructure upgrades by the City of Toronto and the TTC in the King St. W., Queen St. W., Queensway, and Roncesvalles Ave. (KQQR) intersection area.
Beginning at the start of service on Sunday morning, it will be the first time since January 2021 that streetcars are operating along The Queensway, including to stops at Glendale Ave. providing direct access to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
501L Queen replacement buses will continue to operate both ways between Long Branch Loop and Humber Loop, via Lake Shore Blvd., Park Lawn Rd. and The Queensway. Customers can transfer between buses and streetcars at Humber Loop.
Additional streetcar service through to Long Branch Loop is scheduled to return on Sun., Nov. 19.
301 Queen buses will continue to operate between Long Branch Loop and Neville Park Loop in overnight periods, 7 days a week.
Additional service to Humber Bay Shores Neighbourhood
Also from Sunday, new 501M Queen replacement buses will operate both ways from Humber Loop to north Park Lawn Rd. via Lake Shore Blvd., Marine Parade Dr., Park Lawn Rd. and The Queensway, to provide additional service through the Humber Bay Shores Neighbourhood.
Customers at stops on Lake Shore Boulevard east of Park Lawn Rd. can board 501H/M Queen buses to access 501A Queen streetcars at Humber Loop, or access streetcars directly via walking through the tunnel leading to the loop.
508 Lake Shore service returns Monday
Starting Mon., Oct. 30, 508 Lake Shore streetcars will return to weekday peak-hour service, operating between Long Branch Loop and Parliament St. via King St. These streetcars will provide customers with direct downtown service to and from Humber Loop, without having to transfer vehicles.
Morning peak period trips will be scheduled to depart from Long Branch Loop approximately every 20 minutes starting at 6:40 a.m. through 8:10 a.m. Afternoon peak period trips will be scheduled to depart from King Station every 20 minutes from approximately 4:25 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service and about alternate routes. For the most up-to-date information, follow
@TTCNotices on X (formerly Twitter) or sign up for eAlerts.
Amare
Senior Member
I was refraining from commenting until the dust settled with the whole TTC board meeting about Rick Leary. This is just extremely sad that they didnt finally get around to getting rid of the inept useless fool. There must've been something that came to light as they were discussing the whole matter, because for them to go this far to call a special meeting and do nothing after the fact is extremely odd.
That's so cute they're finally bringing service back, let's see how many months it will last before streetcars get pulled again.
drum118
Superstar
The next time when they built the Park Lawn Loop and the Lake Shore ROW for it. At least 5 years down the road with widening of Lake Shore happen before it
As for Rick Leary, should have been gone years ago and most likely a legal issue as to why he still here.
Richard White
Senior Member
Steve X
Senior Member
Rick Leary should be sued for all the damage he has done to the TTC.
Towered
Superstar
Now that the well has been poisoned in such a manner, how does this relationship continue?
JSF-1
Active Member
It probably doesn't for much longer. After what happened at the meeting it should be clear that the writing is on the wall and he is no longer wanted so I wouldn't be surprised if he either steps down on his own or quietly waits out the rest of his contract and then leaves. What other choice does he have? It's either leave now while you're still ahead (Stepping down looks better on a resume than being fired), or stick around and wait for the city to try firing you again or your contract expires; whichever comes first.
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