Starting tomorrow, Sunday, November 23, the TTC extensively revises its routes and services.
this post describes changes to routes and services in east - central Toronto — the area of the city lying south of Highway 401 between Yonge Street and Victoria Park Avenue. (This area contains all of the former Borough of East York and parts of the former Cities of North York and Toronto.)
The changes affect these routes: 8 Broadview; 11 Bayview; 12 Kingston Rd; 20 Cliffside; 22 Coxwell; 23 Dawes; 25 Don Mills; 28 Davisville; 31 Greenwood; 34 Eglinton East; 51 Leslie; 54 Lawrence East; 56 Leaside; 62 Mortimer; 64 Main; 65 Parliament; 70 O’Connor; 72 Pape; 74 Mt Pleasant; 75 Sherbourne; 78 St Andrews; 82 Rosedale; 83 Jones; 87 Cosburn; 88 South Leaside; 91 Woodbine; 92 Woodbine South; 95 York Mills; 97 Yonge; 103 Mt Pleasant North; 113 Danforth; 115 Silver Hills; 122 Graydon Hall; 124 Sunnybrook; 135 Gerrard; 162 Lawrence - Donway; 172 Cherry St.; 501 Queen; 504 King; 505 Dundas; 506 Carlton.
Specifically, the TTC will: cancel branches of current routes; increase the hours of service along current routes; decrease the hours of service along current routes; increase the frequency of service along current routes; decrease the frequency of service along current routes; change a regular route to a summer-only route; equip all buses operating on the routes with bike racks; adjust the schedules of current routes.
Cancel branches of current routes
11 Bayview12 Kingston RdStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC cancels the 11A short-turn branch between Sheppard Avenue East and Davisville Station that currently serves passengers traveling along the route after 10 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. TTC buses no longer operate along Bayview Mews Lane and Hawkesbury Drive between Bayview Mews and Sheppard for the first time since Sunday, March 31, 1974.
Every evening after 7 p.m. until about 1 a.m. all buses on the route operate to either Steeles or Sunnybrook Hospital.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along the route and increases the frequency of service along the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
Saturday, November 22 was the last day that buses operated along the 12A branch serving passengers traveling along Kingston Road and Midland Avenues to and from Kennedy Station every evening after 10 p.m.
Starting Sunday, November 23 all buses on the 12 Kingston Rd route after 10 p.m. each evening operate on the 12B branch along Brimley and Kingston Roads to and from Kennedy Station.
Starting Sunday, November 23, buses operating on the 20 Cliffside serve passengers wanting to travel along Midland Avenue to and from points south of Eglinton Avenue East.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route, decreases the hours of service along parts of the route, increases the frequency of service along parts of the route and decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route.
The TTC originally operated the 12A branch along Midland Avenue on February 18, 1996 to replace late-evening service on the 20 Cliffside route. It ended late-evening service on the 20 Cliffside route when the provincial government reduced its funding to transit services and the TTC reduced service on many routes.
Friday, November 21 is the last day that the TTC operates buses on the 88B branch along Laird Drive to Thorncliffe. (Currently, buses operate along the 88B branch Monday-to-Fridays from about 7 until10 p.m.) Saturday, November 22 is the last day that the TTC operates buses along the 88C branch to Laird Drive only. (Currently, buses operate on the 88C branch Mondays to Fridays after 10 p.m., Saturdays after 7 p.m. and all day Sundays and holidays.)
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service east of Laird Drive to Thorncliffe Park Monday-to-Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. All buses operate to Thorncliffe along either Overlea Boulevard or Wicksteed Avenue every day until about 1 a.m.
It also increases the hours of service along parts of the route and increases the frequency of service along the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
Increase the hours of service along current routes
11 Bayview8 BroadviewStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route north of Sheppard Avenue East late Saturday, Sunday and holiday evenings. It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 24 minutes between Steeles Avenue East and Davisville Station Saturdays, Sundays and holidays after 10 p.m. The last bus travels along the route at about 1 a.m. every evening.
The TTC last operated buses along the route north of Sheppard Avenue after 10 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on Saturday, February 17, 1996.
The TTC also increases the frequency of service along the route and cancels a branch of the current route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
20 CliffsideStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late evenings after 11 p.m. It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 30 minutes until about 1 a.m. every evening.
The TTC has not operated buses along the route after 10 p.m. since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
23 DawesStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 62 Mortimer route late evenings. It operates two buses along both routes together to serve passengers every 30 minutes from about 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
By operating buses along the route late evenings, the TTC no longer needs to operate buses on the 12A Kingston Rd branch that currently serve passengers wanting to travel along Midland Avenue between St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road after 10 p.m.
The TTC also increases the frequency of service along the route at other times of the week.
The TTC has not operated buses along the route after 10 p.m. since February 18, 1996.
135 GerrardStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the hours of service. It schedules one more northbound on Sunday and holiday evenings, so that the last bus leaves Main Street Station at 1:03 a.m.
122 Graydon HallStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Sundays and holidays. It operates one bus to serve passengers every 30 minutes Sundays and holidays.
Starting Saturday, November 29, the TTC introduces new service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Saturday evenings. It operates one bus to serve passengers every 30 minutes Saturdays after 7 p.m.
After November 23, buses serve passengers along the route every evening until 1 a.m.
The TTC will also increase the frequency of service during other times of the week.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 135 Gerrard route Sundays and holidays since Sunday, January 20, 1991. The TTC has never operated buses along the 135 Gerrard route on Saturday evenings.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the former 38 Gerrard route (1951 - 1968) by Peter Coulman here.
31 GreenwoodStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service for passengers wanting to travel along the route Monday-to-Friday evenings and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It also interlines buses with the 115 Silver Hills route Mondays to Fridays after 7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It operates three buses along both routes together, providing serving passengers traveling along the 122 Graydon Hall route every 30 minutes.
The TTC also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 122 Graydon Hall route Mondays to Fridays after 7 p.m. and all day Saturdays since Saturday, January 19, 1991, although evening and Saturday service continued on the 166 Silver Hills - Graydon Hall route until Saturday, May 9, 1992. The TTC has never operated buses along the route on Sundays and holidays.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the 166 Silver Hills - Graydon Hall route (1991 - 1992) by Peter Coulman here.
83 JonesStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the hours of service along the route. It schedules one more southbound trip, so that the last bus leaves Greenwood Station at about 1:30 a.m. every evening.
12 Kingston RdStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Monday-to-Saturday evenings and all day Sundays and holidays. It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and all day Sundays and holidays.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 83 Jones route after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays or all day Sundays and holidays since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
162 Lawrence - DonwayStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC introduces new service to passengers traveling along the 12B branch on Kingston and Brimley Roads between Kennedy and Victoria Park Stations during Monday-to-Friday midday and evenings and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Buses operate along the 12B branch every day until about 1 a.m. (The TTC currently operates buses along the 12B branch only during Monday-to-Friday rush hours.)
Starting Sunday, November 23, it operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Station every 15 minutes until 9 a.m. Sundays and holiday. It serves passengers every 17 minutes from about 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays, every 20 minutes from about 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays and every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays.
Starting Monday, November 24, it operates two more buses to serve passengers with every second bus traveling along Kingston Road to and from Brimley Road and Barkdene Hills or along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Station from about 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. On the 12B branch, it serves passengers traveling along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Station every 20 minutes from about 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and after 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
Starting Saturday, November 29, it operates two more buses to serve passengers traveling along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Station every 17 minutes until 7 p.m. Saturdays. It serves passengers every 20 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Saturdays. It serves passengers every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Saturdays.
The TTC also decreases the hours of service along parts of the route, increases the frequency of service along parts of the route; decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route and cancels a branch of the route.
56 LeasideStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC introduces new service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Monday-to-Friday evenings and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It operates one bus to serve passengers every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Buses operate every 30 minutes until about 1 a.m. every day.
It also increases the frequency of service along the route and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has never operated buses along the route or the former 162 Donway - York Mills, 101 Edwards Gardens or Glenorchy Minibus routes after 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays or on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Saturday, Sunday and holiday evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 5 Avenue Rd route Saturday, Sunday and holiday evenings. It operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling along the 56 Leaside route every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Monday-to-Friday evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 5 Avenue Rd route late Monday-to-Friday evenings. It operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling along the 56 Leaside route every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
The TTC also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 56 Leaside route after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays after 7 p.m. since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
62 MortimerStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Sundays and holidays. It also interlines the buses with the 61 Avenue Rd North route Sundays and holidays. It operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling along the 51 Leslie route every 30 minutes all day Sundays and holidays.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Monday-to-Saturday evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 61 Avenue Rd North route late Monday-to-Saturday evenings. It operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling along the 51 Leslie route every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays.
Starting Saturday, November 29, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route early Saturday mornings and early Saturday evenings. It also interlines the route with the 61 Avenue Rd North route early Saturday mornings and early Saturday evenings. It operates three buses along both routes to serve passengers traveling along the 51 Leslie route every 30 minutes before 9 a.m. and from 7 until 10 p.m. Saturdays.
The TTC also increases the frequency of the service along the route and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 51 Leslie route late evenings, early Saturday mornings, early Saturday evenings and all day Sundays and holidays since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
74 Mt PleasantStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Saturday, Sunday and holiday evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 20 Cliffside route. It operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling along the 62 Mortimer route every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
It also increases the frequency of service along the route.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 62 Mortimer route after 10 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
103 Mt Pleasant NorthStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Sundays and holidays and Monday-to-Saturday evenings. It operates one bus to serve passengers every 30 minutes all day Sundays and holidays and after 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 74 Mt Pleasant route Sundays and holidays and after 7 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays since February 17, 1996.
The Transit Toronto archives contain several articles describing the history of transit service along Mount Pleasant Road, south of Eglinton Avenue East.
You can read a descriptive history of the 512 St. Clair streetcar route (1913 - ) by James Bow here.
You can read a descriptive history of the former Earlscourt streetcar route (1954 - 1980?) by James Bow here.
You can read a descriptive history of the former Mount Pleasant streetcar route (1975 - 1976) by James Bow here.
You can read a descriptive history of the former 74 Mount Pleasant trolley coach route (1976 - 1991) by James Bow here.
You can read a chronological history of the 74 Mount Pleasant trolley and bus route (1976 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
72 PapeStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Sundays and holiday evenings and late Monday-to-Saturday evenings. It operates one bus to serve passengers every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays and after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 103 Mt Pleasant North route after 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays and after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays since February 17, 1996.
The Transit Toronto archives contain several articles describing the history transit services along Mount Pleasant Road north of Eglinton Avenue West and the nearby area.
You can read chronological history of the Eglinton route (1930 - 1954) and the North Toronto Night Bus route (1941 - 1942) by Jeffrey Kay here.
You can read chronological history of the Lawrence route (1934 - 1954) by Jeffrey Kay here.
You can read a chronological history of the 61 Nortown (1954 - 1985) route here.
You can read a descriptive history of the former Nortown (1954 - 1992) trolley bus routes by James Bow here.
You can read a chronological history of the former 103 Nortown East (1985 - 1991) and 103 Mt Pleasant North routes (1991 - ) here.
You can read a chronological history of the 141 Downtown / Mt Pleasant Express route (1990 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
65 ParliamentStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel on the 72A branch along Pape, Riverdale and Carlaw Avenues, Commissioners Street, Mill Street and the Esplanade between Pape and Union Stations Monday-to-Friday evenings and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Every second bus operates from Pape Station to either Pape and Eastern Avenues or Union Station every day until about 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Every second bus operates from Pape Station to either Pape and Eastern Avenue or Union Station Sundays and holidays until about 1 a.m. All buses travel from Pape Station to Union Station Mondays to Saturdays after 10 p.m. until about 1 a.m.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 24 minutes Sunday and holiday mornings (or every 12 minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw Avenues). It operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 30 minutes Sunday and holiday afternoons (or every 10 minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw). It operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 24 minutes Sunday and holiday evenings until about 1 a.m. (or every 12 minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw.)
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC operates two more buses along the route to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 24 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or every 12 minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw). It operates two more buses along the route to serve passengers traveling along the route every 15 minutes Mondays to Saturdays after 10 p.m. until about 1 a.m. (All buses operating along the route Mondays to Saturdays after 10 p.m. operate to Union Station.)
Starting Saturday, November 29, the TTC operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 24 minutes early Saturday mornings until about 9 a.m. (or every 12 minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw). It operates two more buses to serve passengers traveling to or from points east of Union Station every 22½ minutes from about 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturdays (or every 7½ minutes north of Eastern and Carlaw).
It also increases the frequency of service along the route.
The TTC has not operated buses along Commissioners Street Saturdays, Sundays and holidays since March 1982. It has not operated buses along Commissioners Street Monday-to-Friday evenings since February 6, 1987.
The Transit Toronto archives contain one article describing the history of transit service along Carlaw, Riverdale and Pape Avenues.
You can read a history of the former Harbord streetcar route (1911 - 1966) by James Bow here.
78 St. AndrewsStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to customers wanting to travel along the route Sunday and holiday evenings and late Monday-to-Saturday evenings. It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays and after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Buses operate along the route every day until about 1 a.m.
It also increases the frequency of service along the route.
The TTC has not operated buses along the route after 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays and after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the former Parliament streetcar route (1874? - 1875?; 1881 - 1891; 1891 - 1894; 1894 - 1918; 1923 - 1966) by James Bow here.
115 Silver HillsStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC introduces new service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Monday-to-Friday evenings, Sundays and holidays and resumes service for passengers wanting to travel along the route Saturdays.
It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 30 minutes after about 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
The TTC has not operated buses along the route Saturdays since Saturday, February 17, 1996. It has never operated buses along the route after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays or all day Sundays and holidays.
88 South LeasideStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route during Monday-to-Friday midday and evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It also interlines the buses with the 122 Graydon Hall route Monday-to-Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Starting Sunday, November 23, it operates three buses along both routes together to serve passengers traveling on the 115 Silver Hills route every 30 minutes after 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Starting Monday, November 24, it operates two buses along the route to serve passengers every 20 minutes from about 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 115 Silver Hills route during Monday-to-Friday midday since Friday, February 16, 1996. It has not operated buses through the Silver Hills neighbourhood Monday-to-Friday evenings and during the daytime on Saturdays since Saturday, May 9, 1992. It has never operated buses through the neighbourhood on Sundays.
The Transit Toronto archives contain two articles describing the history of transit services to the Silver Hills neighbourhood.
You can read a history of the 115 Silver Hills route (1981 - ) by Peter Coulman here.
You can read a history of the former 166 Silver Hills - Graydon Hall route (1991 - 1992) by Peter Coulman here.
124 SunnybrookStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service east of Laird Drive to Thorncliffe Park Monday-to-Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. All buses operate to Thorncliffe along either Overlea Boulevard or Wicksteed Avenue every day until about 1 a.m.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 88 South Leaside route to Thorncliffe after 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and all day Sundays and holidays since Saturday, February 17, 1996. It has not operated buses along the route to Thorncliffe from 7 until 10 p.m. Saturdays since Saturday, February 13, 1999.
It also increases the frequency of service along the route and cancels branches of the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
91 WoodbineStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service to passengers wanting to travel along the route late Sunday and holiday evenings. It operates one bus along the route to serve passengers every 20 minutes after 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Buses operate every day until about 1 a.m.
The TTC also increases the frequency of service along the route and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The TTC has not operated buses along the route late Sunday and holiday evenings since Sunday, February 11, 1996.
92 Woodbine SouthStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC introduces new service to passengers wanting to travel along the route to York Mills Road Monday to Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (Currently buses only operate to York Mills until about 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Buses turn at Lawrence Avenue East at all other times.) It also resumes service to passengers wanting to travel to Parkview Hills late evenings. All buses operate to either Parkview Hills or York Mills Road every day until about 1 a.m.
Starting Sunday, November 23, three more buses along the route serve passengers traveling to York Mills every 20 minutes until about 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays and every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Starting Monday, November 24, buses serve passengers traveling to York Mills every 20 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. and every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Starting Saturday, November 29, buses serve passengers traveling to York Mills every 20 minutes until 10 p.m. and every 30 minutes after 10 p.m. Saturdays.
Starting Sunday, November 23, buses serve passengers traveling to Parkview Hills every 20 minutes after 10 p.m. every day.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC operates three more buses along the route Sundays and holidays. Starting Monday, November 24, it operates one more bus along the route Mondays to Fridays until about 10 p.m. and three more buses along the route Mondays to Fridays after 10 p.m. Starting Saturday, November 29, it operates one more bus along the route until 10 p.m. Saturdays and three more buses along the route after 10 p.m. Saturdays.
The TTC also increases the frequency of service along the route.
97 YongeStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service for passengers wanting to travel along the route after midnight. Buses operate along the route every day until about 1 a.m. The last southbound bus leaves Woodbine Station at 1 a.m. every day. The last northbound bus leaves Lake Shore Boulevard East at 1:10 a.m. every day.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the Beach Special (1956 - 1957), Beaches Special (1964 - 1965) and 92 Woodbine South (1967 - ) routes by Peter Coulman here.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC resumes service for passengers wanting to travel along the route north of York Mills Station late evenings. It operates one more bus along the route to serve passengers traveling between Steeles Avenue and York Mills Station every 30 minutes every day after 10 p.m. Buses operate along Yonge Street to and from Steeles Avenue and along Yonge Street and Boulevard to and from York Mills Station every day until about 1 a.m.
The TTC has not operated buses along the 97 Yonge route north of York Mills (except for temporary shuttle buses replacing the subway) since Saturday, February 17, 1996.
The TTC also increases the frequency of service along parts of the route and decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The Transit Toronto archives contain several articles describing the history of transit service along north Yonge Street.
You can read a descriptive history of the former 97 Yonge trolley coach route (1954 - 1973) here.
You can read a chronological history of the 97 Yonge trolley and bus route (1954 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
You can read a chronological history of the former 99 Yonge night bus route (1954 - 1974) by Jeffrey Kay and Peter Coulman here.
You can read a chronological history of the 320 Yonge overnight bus route (1987 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
Decrease the hours of service along current routes
Sunday, November 16 was the last day that buses operated along Brimley Road, south of Kingston Road, Barkdene Hills and Brooklawn Avenue on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Starting Sunday, November 23, all buses on the 12 Kingston Rd route operate along the 12B branch along Brimley Road to and from Kennedy Station on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Starting Monday, November 24, buses operate to Barkdene Hills until 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays only.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route, increases the frequency of service along parts of the route; decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route and cancels a branch of the route.
Increase the frequency of service along current routes
11 Bayview506 CarltonStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling late Monday-to-Friday evenings. It operates two more buses along the route, increasing the frequency Mondays to Fridays after 10 p.m. from every 35 minutes to every 20 minutes between Steeles Avenue and Sunnybrook Hospital and every 10 minutes between Sunnybrook and Davisville Station.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along the route cancels a branch of the current route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
20 CliffsideStarting Saturday, November 29, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling Saturday mornings. It operates two more streetcars along the route, increasing the frequency from every seven minutes to every 6 minutes, 15 seconds Saturdays until about noon.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the 506 Carlton streetcar route (1910? - ) by James Bow here.
87 CosburnStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of the service to passengers traveling along the route early Saturday, Sunday and holiday evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 62 Mortimer route Saturdays, Sundays and holidays before 10 p.m. It operates two buses along both routes together, increasing the service to passengers traveling along the 20 Cliffside route from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes.
It also increases the hours of service along the route.
22 CoxwellStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route during morning rush hours, increasing the frequency from every 5½ minutes to every five minutes west of Coxwell Avenue. (Buses operate every 10 minutes east of Coxwell.) It operates one more bus along the route during afternoon rush hours, increasing service from seven minutes to every 6 minutes, 15 seconds.
113 DanforthStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route, increasing service from every 8 minutes to every 6 minutes.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the former Coxwell streetcar route (1921 - 1966) by James Bow here.
25 Don MillsStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus to increase the frequency from every 18 minutes 20 seconds to every 14 minutes.
The Transit Toronto archives contain one article describing the history of transit service along Danforth Road.
You can read a history of the former Danforth Bus Lines’ Toronto - Midland and Eglinton route (1950 - 1954) and the TTC’s former Pine Hills route (1954 - 1956) by Peter Coulman here.
34 Eglinton EastStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route south of Steeles Avenue during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates three more buses along the route to increase the frequency of service to passengers traveling during morning rush hours from every 3½ minutes to every 3 minutes, 10 seconds. It also operates three more buses to increase the frequency of service to passengers traveling during afternoon rush hours from every 4 minutes to every 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
It also decreases the service to passengers traveling to and from points north of Steeles.
135 GerrardStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route between Kennedy and Eglinton Stations during Monday-to-Friday morning rush hours. It operates two more buses to increase the frequency during morning rush hours from every 4 minutes to every 3 minutes 45 seconds.
504 KingStarting Saturday, November 29, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route Saturday afternoons. It operates one more bus along the route, increasing service from every 35 minutes to every 20 minutes Saturdays from about noon until 7 p.m.
It will also increase the hours of service along the route.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the former 38 Gerrard route (1951 - 1968) by Peter Coulman here.
12 Kingston RdStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route Sundays. It operates one more streetcar along the route to increase the frequency from every 9 minutes to every 8 minutes Sunday and holidays before noon. It operates four more streetcars along the route to increase the frequency from every 9 minutes to every 6 minutes 40 seconds Sundays and holidays from about noon until 7 p.m. It operates two more streetcars along the route to increase the frequency from every 12 minutes to every 9½ minutes Sundays and holidays from about 7 until 10 p.m. It operates one more streetcar to increase frequency from every 12 minutes to every 10½ minutes Sunday and holiday evenings after 10 p.m.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates three more streetcars along the route to increase the frequency from every 3 minutes 45 seconds to every 3 minutes 20 seconds during afternoon rush hours.
Starting Saturday, November 29, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route Saturday afternoons and early evenings. It operates three more streetcars along the route to increase the frequency from every 8 minutes 20 seconds to every 6½ minutes Saturdays from about noon until 7 p.m. It operates two more streetcars along the route to increase frequency from every 9½ minutes to every 8 minutes Saturdays from about 7 until 10 p.m.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the 504 King streetcar route (1874 - ) by James Bow here.
162 Lawrence - DonwayStarting Sunday, November 24, TTC buses operate along the 12B branch serving passengers wanting to travel along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Stations every day until 1 a.m. By doing so, the TTC increases the frequency of the service to passengers traveling along the route to and from points west of Brimley Road during Monday-to-Friday midday and early evenings.
Starting Monday, November 24, it operates two more buses along the route to increase the frequency west of Brimley Road from every 12½ minutes to every 10 minutes from about 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. It operates two more buses along the route to increase the frequency from every 11 minutes to every 10 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route, decreases the hours of service along parts of the route, decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route and cancels a branch of the route.
54 Lawrence EastStarting Monday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday daytimes. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every hour to every 30 minutes until 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
It also increases the hours of service along the route so that buses operate every 30 minutes until 1 a.m. every day and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
51 LeslieStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route early Sunday and holiday mornings. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency west of Orton Park Road from every 17½ minutes to every 15 minutes Sundays and holidays before 9 a.m. (On each branch of the route - 54 to Orton Park and 54A to Starspray Boulevard - the frequency increases from every 34 minutes to every 30 minutes.)
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates six more buses along the route to increase the frequency west of Scarborough Golf Club Road from every 3 minutes 33 seconds to every 3 minutes during morning rush hours. (On each branch of the route the frequency increases to every 6 minutes.) It operates six more buses along the route to increase the frequency west of Orton Park Road from every 4 minutes to every 3 minutes 20 seconds during afternoon rush hours. (On each branch of the route the frequency increases to every 6 minutes 40 seconds.)
64 MainStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 15 minutes to every 13 minutes during morning rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 18 minutes to every 13½ minutes during afternoon rush hours.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along the route and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 11 minutes to every 8 minutes during rush hours.
70 O’ConnorStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route Sunday and holiday afternoons and early evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 20 Cliffside route early Sunday and holiday evenings. It operates one more bus along the 62 Mortimer route to increase the frequency from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes from about noon until 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays. It operates three buses along both the 20 Cliffside and 62 Mortimer routes together, increasing the frequency for passengers traveling along the 62 Mortimer route from every 40 minutes to every 30 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday morning rush hours and late evenings. It also interlines the buses with the 20 Cliffside route late Monday-to-Friday evenings. It operates one more bus along the 62 Mortimer route to increase the frequency from every 15 minutes to every 11 minutes during morning rush hours. It operates three buses along both the 20 Cliffside and 62 Mortimer routes together to increase the frequency for passengers traveling along the 62 Mortimer route from every 40 minutes to every 30 minutes Mondays to Fridays after 10 p.m.
It also increases the hours of service along the route.
72 PapeStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency south of St. Clair Avenue East from every 7½ minutes to every 6½ minutes during afternoon rush hours. It increases the frequency along each branch of the route north of St. Clair, from every 15 minutes to every 13 minutes.
65 ParliamentStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday morning rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency north of Eastern Avenue from every 7 minutes to every 6 minutes during morning rush hours.
The TTC also increases the service hours of a branch of the route.
The Transit Toronto archives contain one article describing the history of transit service along Carlaw, Riverdale and Pape Avenues.
You can read a history of the former Harbord streetcar route (1911 - 1966) by James Bow here.
501 QueenStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 18 minutes to every 12 minutes during afternoon rush hours.
It also increases the hours of service along the route.
You can read Transit Toronto’s history of the former Parliament streetcar route (1874? - 1875?; 1881 - 1891; 1891 - 1894; 1894 - 1918; 1923 - 1966) by James Bow here.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route early Monday-to-Friday evenings. It operates one more streetcar along the route to increase the frequency from every 7 minutes, 22 seconds to every 7 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
The TTC also adjusts the schedule of the route.
The Transit Toronto archives contain three articles describing the history of the 501 Queen streetcar route.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Queen (1862 - ) by James Bow here.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Kingston Road (1875 - ) by James Bow here.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Lake Shore Boulevard West (the former Lakeshore Road) (1892 - ) by James Bow here.
88 South LeasideStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 12 minutes to every 10 minutes during afternoon rush hours.
It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
124 SunnybrookStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers wanting to travel along the route Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Starting Sunday, November 24, it increases the frequency of service to passengers wanting to travel along the route during Monday-to-Friday rush hours and evenings. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 7½ minutes to every 6 minutes during morning rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 8½ minutes to every 7½ minutes during afternoon rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes after 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
It also increases the hours of service along parts of the route and cancels branches of the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
91 WoodbineStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during Monday-to-Friday morning rush hours. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency from every 8 minutes 40 seconds to every 6½ minutes during morning rush hours.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along the route and equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
97 YongeStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service south of St. Clair Avenue East during Monday-to-Friday morning rush hours. It operates two more buses along the route to increase the frequency from every 8 minutes 20 seconds to every 6 minutes during morning rush hours.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route.
95 York MillsStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route during the daytime on Sundays and holidays. It operates one more bus along the route to increase the frequency along each branch of the route from every 32 minutes to every 30 minutes from about 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays. South of Yonge Boulevard, it increases the frequency from every 16 minutes to every 15 minutes from about 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route and decreases the frequency of service along parts of the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The Transit Toronto archives contain several articles describing the history of transit service along north Yonge Street.
You can read a descriptive history of the former 97 Yonge trolley coach route (1954 - 1973) here.
You can read a chronological history of the 97 Yonge trolley and bus route (1954 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
You can read a chronological history of the former 99 Yonge night bus route (1954 - 1974) by Jeffrey Kay and Peter Coulman here.
You can read a chronological history of the 320 Yonge overnight bus route (1987 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
Starting Monday, November 24, the TTC increases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the route west of Victoria Park Avenue during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. It operates two more buses along the route to increase the frequency from every 2 minutes 40 seconds to every 2½ minutes during morning rush hours. It operates two more buses along the route to increase the frequency from every 4 minutes to every 3 minutes 40 seconds during afternoon rush hours.
Decrease the frequency of service along current routes
25 Don MillsStarting Monday, November 24, the TTC decreases the frequency of service to passengers traveling to and from points north of Steeles Avenue East during Monday-to-Friday rush hours. During morning rush hours, it decreases the service from every 14 minutes to every 15 minutes, 50 seconds. During afternoon rush hours, it decreases the service from every 16 minutes to every 18 minutes.
12 Kingston RdIt also increases the service to passengers traveling to and from points south of Steeles
97 YongeStarting Sunday, November 23, TTC buses operate along the 12B branch serving passengers wanting to travel along Kingston and Brimley Roads to and from Kennedy Stations every day until 1 a.m. By doing so, the TTC decreases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along the main 12 Kingston Rd route on Brimley Road south of Kingston Road, Barkdene Hills and Brooklawn Avenue during Monday-to-Friday midday and evenings.
Starting Monday, November 24, it decreases the frequency of service to Barkdene Hills from every 12½ minutes to every 20 minutes from about 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. It decreases the frequency of service to Barkdene Hills from every 11 minutes to every 20 minutes from about 7 until 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route, decreases the hours of service along parts of the route, increases the frequency of service along parts of the route and cancels a branch of the route.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC decreases the frequency of service to passengers traveling along Yonge Boulevard late evenings. It decreases the frequency after 10 p.m. from every 20 minutes to every 30 minutes. (Note that the TTC is closing the subway for maintenance every night after 12:30 a.m., so it continues to operate shuttle buses along Yonge Boulevard every 10 minutes from 12:30 until 2 a.m.)
The TTC also increases the hours of service along parts of the route and increases the frequency of service along parts of the route. It also equips all buses operating on the route with bike racks.
The Transit Toronto archives contain several articles describing the history of transit service along north Yonge Street.
You can read a descriptive history of the former 97 Yonge trolley coach route (1954 - 1973) here.
You can read a chronological history of the 97 Yonge trolley and bus route (1954 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
You can read a chronological history of the former 99 Yonge night bus route (1954 - 1974) by Jeffrey Kay and Peter Coulman here.
You can read a chronological history of the 320 Yonge overnight bus route (1987 - ) by Jeffrey Kay here.
Change a regular route to a summer-only route
172 Cherry StreetSaturday, November 22 is the last day this year that the TTC operates buses along the route. Buses will operate along the route during the summer only. Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC operates buses along the 72A Pape branch to Mill Street and The Esplanade every day until about 1 a.m.
Equip all buses operating on the routes with bus racks
11 Bayview 28 Davisville 122 Graydon Hall 162 Lawrence - Donway 56 Leaside 51 Leslie 74 Mt Pleasant 103 Mt Pleasant North 82 Rosedale 75 Sherbourne 124 Sunnybrook 94 Wellesley 97 YongeStarting Sunday, November 23, the TTC equips all buses operating on the routes with bike racks.
Adjust the schedules of current routes
The TTC has adjusted the schedule because construction of the Art Gallery of Ontario has ended. It no longer operates an extra streetcar along the route to relieve overcrowding resulting from construction delays.
Starting Sunday, November 23, the TTC adjusts the schedule of the route so that the same streetcars start and end their trips at either Long Branch or Humber Loops throughout a day. This is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of service along this long route.
The TTC also increases the frequency of the service along the route.
The Transit Toronto archives contain three articles describing the history of the 501 Queen streetcar route.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Queen (1862 - ) by James Bow here.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Kingston Road (1875 - ) by James Bow here.
You can read a history of streetcar service along Lake Shore Boulevard West (the former Lakeshore Road) (1892 - ) by James Bow here.
Interlining refers to transit agencies sharing resources — drivers and vehicles — by scheduling two or more routes with a common terminal as if they were one route. For example, a bus operating on the 20 Cliffside route may leave Kennedy Station, proceed along its route to Main Street Station, then continue its trip along the 62 Mortimer route. After continuing to Broadview Station, the bus follows the 62 Mortimer route back to Main Street Station, then continues along the 30 Cliffside route to Kennedy Station.
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