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However, all subway stations built since 1996 are equipped with elevators, and elevators have been installed in 45 stations built before 1996 (including 1 station that was expanded in 2002, Sheppard–Yonge). Over three-quarters (55 of 70) of Toronto's subway stations are accessible. [1]
The subway system encompasses three lines and 70 stations on 70.5 kilometres (43.8 mi) of route. [2] As of 2024 [update] , 55 of the 70 stations are accessible, with plans originally set to ensure all stations were accessible by 2025 ; [ 3 ] however, in September 2024, it was reported this goal would not be met until 2026. [ 4 ]
However, all subway stations built since 1996 are equipped with elevators, and seventy percent (56 of 75) of Toronto's subway stations are now accessible following upgrade works to add elevators, wide fare gates, and access doors to the station, including the stations on the closed Line 3 Scarborough. [56]
Wheel-Trans is a specialized accessible transit service in Toronto, provided by the TTC. It involves door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with physical disabilities using its fleet of accessible minibuses. The TTC also operates designated 400-series community routes.
The trolley buses operated out of the Eglinton Garage, the site being used today as the Eglinton station bus terminal. [8] In 1978, the Earlscourt and St. Clair streetcar routes were merged as the 512 route. With the introduction of the CLRV, streetcar destination signs showed a route number instead of a route name. With this change, St. Clair ...
St. Andrew is a subway station on Line 1 Yonge–University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located under University Avenue where it is intersected by King Street West. The station, which opened in 1963, is named for the nearby St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Wi-Fi service is available at this station. [2]
The accessible area on a Toronto Rocket subway train feature automatic folding seats. The Wheel-Trans door-to-door service has been available since the mid-1970s. Since the 1990s, the TTC has focused on providing accessible services on conventional bus routes, the RT and subway. 56 of the 75 stations on Lines 1, 2, and 3 are wheel-chair ...
St. Clair West is a subway station on Line 1 Yonge–University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It spans the block north of St. Clair Avenue West to Heath Street, between Bathurst Street and Tweedsmuir Avenue. The station serves the local communities of Forest Hill South, Humewood, Bracondale Hill and Casa Loma.