JackTatt 🇨🇦
@jacktatttran.bsky.social
MASc. Graduate from UofT CivMin who researched public transport fare and service integration @TAL_UofT.
Like trains and buses and trams and people. Urban Transit Planning.
Like trains and buses and trams and people. Urban Transit Planning.
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Toronto has some of the most used and highest frequency bus corridors on the continent.
It’s crazy they don’t/can’t go all in on making buses great (dedicated lanes, stop consolidation, etc.).
It’s not a city where you can even begin to pretend that “nobody rides the bus”.
It’s crazy they don’t/can’t go all in on making buses great (dedicated lanes, stop consolidation, etc.).
It’s not a city where you can even begin to pretend that “nobody rides the bus”.
Uh oh, Ontario transportation minister Prabmeet Sarkaria liked this IntegrityTO video blaming bus lanes for car congestion…
November 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Toronto has some of the most used and highest frequency bus corridors on the continent.
It’s crazy they don’t/can’t go all in on making buses great (dedicated lanes, stop consolidation, etc.).
It’s not a city where you can even begin to pretend that “nobody rides the bus”.
It’s crazy they don’t/can’t go all in on making buses great (dedicated lanes, stop consolidation, etc.).
It’s not a city where you can even begin to pretend that “nobody rides the bus”.
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I wonder if automated metro like REM should be entertained within the Milton & Midtown line alignments because of how little movement has been seen with the additional tracks and rail-rail flyover needed for TWADF GO service. May also make a Square One diversion a bit cheaper and could connect to OL
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I wonder if automated metro like REM should be entertained within the Milton & Midtown line alignments because of how little movement has been seen with the additional tracks and rail-rail flyover needed for TWADF GO service. May also make a Square One diversion a bit cheaper and could connect to OL
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🏴 | Happy St Andrew’s Day!
To celebrate, we were joined by PhD student Arianna Ranieri, who surprised passengers on the #MustBeNapier Edinburgh Tram with a performance of some traditional Scottish tunes.
Sit back and enjoy Arianna’s beautiful take on ‘Kelvingrove’! 🎧 ➡️ youtu.be/dCNjWZK79O8
To celebrate, we were joined by PhD student Arianna Ranieri, who surprised passengers on the #MustBeNapier Edinburgh Tram with a performance of some traditional Scottish tunes.
Sit back and enjoy Arianna’s beautiful take on ‘Kelvingrove’! 🎧 ➡️ youtu.be/dCNjWZK79O8
PhD student Arianna Ranieri performs Kelvingrove on Edinburgh Trams | Edinburgh Napier University
YouTube video by Edinburgh Napier University
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🏴 | Happy St Andrew’s Day!
To celebrate, we were joined by PhD student Arianna Ranieri, who surprised passengers on the #MustBeNapier Edinburgh Tram with a performance of some traditional Scottish tunes.
Sit back and enjoy Arianna’s beautiful take on ‘Kelvingrove’! 🎧 ➡️ youtu.be/dCNjWZK79O8
To celebrate, we were joined by PhD student Arianna Ranieri, who surprised passengers on the #MustBeNapier Edinburgh Tram with a performance of some traditional Scottish tunes.
Sit back and enjoy Arianna’s beautiful take on ‘Kelvingrove’! 🎧 ➡️ youtu.be/dCNjWZK79O8
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Happy Metro Tunnel Opening Day for all those who celebrate! 🚇🥳
Better, reliable, accessible, fast, frequent, connected public transport opens up access to opportunity, and gets more people off the roads and out of the traffic. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Better, reliable, accessible, fast, frequent, connected public transport opens up access to opportunity, and gets more people off the roads and out of the traffic. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Happy Metro Tunnel Opening Day for all those who celebrate! 🚇🥳
Better, reliable, accessible, fast, frequent, connected public transport opens up access to opportunity, and gets more people off the roads and out of the traffic. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Better, reliable, accessible, fast, frequent, connected public transport opens up access to opportunity, and gets more people off the roads and out of the traffic. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
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#Melbourne Metro Tunnel first day! Huge numbers of people despite the weather. Some delays but looking great - just a shame they only ran trains every 20 minutes - some long waits and very crowded trains. But great to see this opened. Bring on the full timetable!
November 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#Melbourne Metro Tunnel first day! Huge numbers of people despite the weather. Some delays but looking great - just a shame they only ran trains every 20 minutes - some long waits and very crowded trains. But great to see this opened. Bring on the full timetable!
Melbourne Metro Tunnel #Munnel is now open. Limited twenty-minutely service operating until the Big Switch on February 1st when the Pakenham, Cranbourne, and Sunbury Lines permanently shift from the City Loop to the Metro Tunnel with additional services across Metro Trains Melbourne’s network.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens after nearly 10 years in making | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Melbourne Metro Tunnel #Munnel is now open. Limited twenty-minutely service operating until the Big Switch on February 1st when the Pakenham, Cranbourne, and Sunbury Lines permanently shift from the City Loop to the Metro Tunnel with additional services across Metro Trains Melbourne’s network.
Here’s a LinkedIn post by my boss about the Line 6 Finch West and how it compares to GRT’s Ion Light Rail and ETS’s Valley Line:
Feel free to explore the data yourself:
- TransitBunny tool: lnkd.in/gHRN-wA8
- TTC static GTFS: lnkd.in/g3J-dqgS
- Great analysis by Steve Munro: lnkd.in/gEE8sDT8
Feel free to explore the data yourself:
- TransitBunny tool: lnkd.in/gHRN-wA8
- TTC static GTFS: lnkd.in/g3J-dqgS
- Great analysis by Steve Munro: lnkd.in/gEE8sDT8
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Here’s a LinkedIn post by my boss about the Line 6 Finch West and how it compares to GRT’s Ion Light Rail and ETS’s Valley Line:
Feel free to explore the data yourself:
- TransitBunny tool: lnkd.in/gHRN-wA8
- TTC static GTFS: lnkd.in/g3J-dqgS
- Great analysis by Steve Munro: lnkd.in/gEE8sDT8
Feel free to explore the data yourself:
- TransitBunny tool: lnkd.in/gHRN-wA8
- TTC static GTFS: lnkd.in/g3J-dqgS
- Great analysis by Steve Munro: lnkd.in/gEE8sDT8
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Red carpet for the Red Rocket
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Red carpet for the Red Rocket
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my god, this is atrocious
the tram line in Poznan that's closest to me, which also runs in the median with signal priority at a majority of all intersections, has an average scheduled speed of 23,8 km/h and it is able to reach the vast majority of the time
the tram line in Poznan that's closest to me, which also runs in the median with signal priority at a majority of all intersections, has an average scheduled speed of 23,8 km/h and it is able to reach the vast majority of the time
Trip data for the Finch West LRT is now public and has been analyzed by Steve Munro. The average speed comes in at 13.5km/h. For reference the average speed for on street segments of the ION in Kitchener Waterloo is 18-19km/h. stevemunro.ca/2025/11/28/6...
6 Finch West: Schedules, Travel Times & Speeds
The TTC has published the GTFS version of the schedule for 6 Finch West. This is the electronic timetable used by trip planning apps to understand how the scheduled service is supposed to behave. F…
stevemunro.ca
November 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
my god, this is atrocious
the tram line in Poznan that's closest to me, which also runs in the median with signal priority at a majority of all intersections, has an average scheduled speed of 23,8 km/h and it is able to reach the vast majority of the time
the tram line in Poznan that's closest to me, which also runs in the median with signal priority at a majority of all intersections, has an average scheduled speed of 23,8 km/h and it is able to reach the vast majority of the time
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At $240M/km, Finch West LRT is…
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
At $240M/km, Finch West LRT is…
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
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Many discussions of streetcar speed turn on questions of service operation, intersection policy, signal timings and local conditions on routes. This article reviews pre/post pandemic conditions on 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst and 512 St. Clair. stevemunro.ca/2025/11/19/t...
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Many discussions of streetcar speed turn on questions of service operation, intersection policy, signal timings and local conditions on routes. This article reviews pre/post pandemic conditions on 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst and 512 St. Clair. stevemunro.ca/2025/11/19/t...
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Replacing a bus with a tram, giving it all the constraints of poorly managed fixed-guideway transit (slow zones at every intersections) without the advantages (aggressive signal priority) and you've the perfect recipe for underperforming transit.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Replacing a bus with a tram, giving it all the constraints of poorly managed fixed-guideway transit (slow zones at every intersections) without the advantages (aggressive signal priority) and you've the perfect recipe for underperforming transit.
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I really wish lay people understood that there is nothing intrinsically faster in at-grade, on-street rail compared to buses. If anything, it has a number of constraints that can make it potentially slower. It's the quality of priority that determines its performance, not the rail.
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I really wish lay people understood that there is nothing intrinsically faster in at-grade, on-street rail compared to buses. If anything, it has a number of constraints that can make it potentially slower. It's the quality of priority that determines its performance, not the rail.
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A new report coming to the city’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC) on Dec 4 is proposing nearly 20kms of new and upgraded bike lanes including Rathburn Rd, Trethewey Dr, and Kingston Rd. All projects SHOULD be Bill 212/60 compliant and free from provincial overreach.
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A new report coming to the city’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee (IEC) on Dec 4 is proposing nearly 20kms of new and upgraded bike lanes including Rathburn Rd, Trethewey Dr, and Kingston Rd. All projects SHOULD be Bill 212/60 compliant and free from provincial overreach.
Narrower lanes also slow cars down by making drivers more uncomfortable and careful subconsciously. People won’t drive like they’re on a highway when lanes are only 3 - 3.3m wide but will when lanes are 3,5-3.8m wide. So this move will also help compensate for the loss of speed cameras.
narrowing car lanes is a good way to force low-speed streets in addition to a way to provide bike lanes without getting caught in the province's stupid legislation.
bike on, toronto. the province can try, but this is a city that walks, bikes, and takes transit in huge numbers and that won't change.
bike on, toronto. the province can try, but this is a city that walks, bikes, and takes transit in huge numbers and that won't change.
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Narrower lanes also slow cars down by making drivers more uncomfortable and careful subconsciously. People won’t drive like they’re on a highway when lanes are only 3 - 3.3m wide but will when lanes are 3,5-3.8m wide. So this move will also help compensate for the loss of speed cameras.
So the province’s replacement for speed cameras (now banned) are giant signs that are too big for municipal signposts and large enough for an adult let alone a child to hide behind (good luck crossing the street safely). Ontario also only gave @toronto.ca 20 signs for 600 school zones & 75 cameras🤯🤬
New provincial speed limit signs too large for municipal poles
YouTube video by CityNews
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
So the province’s replacement for speed cameras (now banned) are giant signs that are too big for municipal signposts and large enough for an adult let alone a child to hide behind (good luck crossing the street safely). Ontario also only gave @toronto.ca 20 signs for 600 school zones & 75 cameras🤯🤬
Toronto Police Service @tps.ca is assigning neighbourhood community officers (NCO) to two sections on #TTC Subway Line 1: Union to Wellesley and Bloor-Yonge to Eglinton (4 each). Four additional neighbourhoods also getting NCOs. They’re experienced local constables for community safety patrols.
Toronto Police Service Expands the Neighbourhood Community Officer Program to Four New Toronto Neighbourhoods and the TTC
www.tps.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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This is sooooooo infuriating.
Complete signal control is the lowest hanging of all TTC low hanging fruits but the City of Toronto just won't do it, even for the yet to open Eglinton Crosstown Nope. No way. No sir.
@mayoroliviachow.ca
Complete signal control is the lowest hanging of all TTC low hanging fruits but the City of Toronto just won't do it, even for the yet to open Eglinton Crosstown Nope. No way. No sir.
@mayoroliviachow.ca
Streetcars crawling up Spadina.
Note the left turning cars taking priority over the streetcar.
Note the left turning cars taking priority over the streetcar.
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is sooooooo infuriating.
Complete signal control is the lowest hanging of all TTC low hanging fruits but the City of Toronto just won't do it, even for the yet to open Eglinton Crosstown Nope. No way. No sir.
@mayoroliviachow.ca
Complete signal control is the lowest hanging of all TTC low hanging fruits but the City of Toronto just won't do it, even for the yet to open Eglinton Crosstown Nope. No way. No sir.
@mayoroliviachow.ca
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I apologize that my feed has largely become complaints about Toronto transit but holy God streetcar transit here is abysmal. Looking at jobs in his hellish labour market just so I don't have to deal with this nonsense
I do gain solace in that I am def not the only one
youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
I do gain solace in that I am def not the only one
youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I apologize that my feed has largely become complaints about Toronto transit but holy God streetcar transit here is abysmal. Looking at jobs in his hellish labour market just so I don't have to deal with this nonsense
I do gain solace in that I am def not the only one
youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
I do gain solace in that I am def not the only one
youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
Transit meet up:
Sunday December 7th🤞is the opening date of Line 6 Finch West. Anyone want to meet in the afternoon for a comprehensive transit fan meet up and line inspection including all intermediate stops? @longbranchmike.bsky.social @jedwinmok.com @seanyyz.bsky.social @rmtransit.bsky.social
Sunday December 7th🤞is the opening date of Line 6 Finch West. Anyone want to meet in the afternoon for a comprehensive transit fan meet up and line inspection including all intermediate stops? @longbranchmike.bsky.social @jedwinmok.com @seanyyz.bsky.social @rmtransit.bsky.social
I must ask, will you come to Toronto for the opening of Line 6 Finch West on December 7th or are you waiting for the Line 5 ECLRT opening?
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Transit meet up:
Sunday December 7th🤞is the opening date of Line 6 Finch West. Anyone want to meet in the afternoon for a comprehensive transit fan meet up and line inspection including all intermediate stops? @longbranchmike.bsky.social @jedwinmok.com @seanyyz.bsky.social @rmtransit.bsky.social
Sunday December 7th🤞is the opening date of Line 6 Finch West. Anyone want to meet in the afternoon for a comprehensive transit fan meet up and line inspection including all intermediate stops? @longbranchmike.bsky.social @jedwinmok.com @seanyyz.bsky.social @rmtransit.bsky.social
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Melbourne and Sydney have similar populations - but their trains are a lot more frequent than ours, especially on weekends.
Frequent services make it so much easier to use public transport - especially when heading to events or appointments, or interchanging from other lines.
Frequent services make it so much easier to use public transport - especially when heading to events or appointments, or interchanging from other lines.
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Melbourne and Sydney have similar populations - but their trains are a lot more frequent than ours, especially on weekends.
Frequent services make it so much easier to use public transport - especially when heading to events or appointments, or interchanging from other lines.
Frequent services make it so much easier to use public transport - especially when heading to events or appointments, or interchanging from other lines.
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Close our borders.
Require a visa for every US visitor.
Deny “ transit to Alaska” exemptions.
$500.00 visa fees for any US citizen or resident.
Search every traveller and vehicle entering.
We can be friendly and smart.
Require a visa for every US visitor.
Deny “ transit to Alaska” exemptions.
$500.00 visa fees for any US citizen or resident.
Search every traveller and vehicle entering.
We can be friendly and smart.
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Close our borders.
Require a visa for every US visitor.
Deny “ transit to Alaska” exemptions.
$500.00 visa fees for any US citizen or resident.
Search every traveller and vehicle entering.
We can be friendly and smart.
Require a visa for every US visitor.
Deny “ transit to Alaska” exemptions.
$500.00 visa fees for any US citizen or resident.
Search every traveller and vehicle entering.
We can be friendly and smart.
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Allow extra time for confusion
#Stark6 #EditorialCartoon #Transit #PublicTransit #TTC #TTCAlerts #TTCProblems #Toronto #CommuterLife #TransitChaos
#Stark6 #EditorialCartoon #Transit #PublicTransit #TTC #TTCAlerts #TTCProblems #Toronto #CommuterLife #TransitChaos
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Allow extra time for confusion
#Stark6 #EditorialCartoon #Transit #PublicTransit #TTC #TTCAlerts #TTCProblems #Toronto #CommuterLife #TransitChaos
#Stark6 #EditorialCartoon #Transit #PublicTransit #TTC #TTCAlerts #TTCProblems #Toronto #CommuterLife #TransitChaos
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Absolutely tragic this happened. But also pure darwinism.
That section of track is in between a freeway and fenced off. There's also plenty of areas to safely cross the freeway.
This comment on Reddit from the other day sums this up.
That section of track is in between a freeway and fenced off. There's also plenty of areas to safely cross the freeway.
This comment on Reddit from the other day sums this up.
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Absolutely tragic this happened. But also pure darwinism.
That section of track is in between a freeway and fenced off. There's also plenty of areas to safely cross the freeway.
This comment on Reddit from the other day sums this up.
That section of track is in between a freeway and fenced off. There's also plenty of areas to safely cross the freeway.
This comment on Reddit from the other day sums this up.
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Metrolinx publishing a meaningfully specific set of goals and the infrastructure work required to achieve it for GO Expansion? Am I dreaming?
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Metrolinx publishing a meaningfully specific set of goals and the infrastructure work required to achieve it for GO Expansion? Am I dreaming?