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Originally posted by English Rachel http://www.ttcrider.ca/

Been here before. Great site. I love the quirky stations section


Scarborough Centre:

* has more connecting bus routes than any other station

Sheppard-Yonge:

* was almost named Princess station after Lady Di

Osgoode:

* persistent rumours exist that there is a roughed-in station beneath the main station. Likely an urban legend


I came across a site one time that had the tile designs of many TTC Subway Stations

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Originally posted by MarkT several people, myself included, have been suggesting this for some time now. If the various levels of gov't can't/won't fund our woefully inadequate public transit system, then let's get the private sector involved! (so long as it's 'naming rights' alone, along with retail space, etc. and no 'control' over the stations/service/etc). I think this is a great idea...though retaining certain stops, named for historical reasons, is fine too. But do we care if it's "College", "Dundas" or "Home Depot", "Rogers"? no! http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/417766

Whoa, We actually agree on something for once. Im amused LOL!

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Originally posted by Dave Akermanis None of you see a problem with the privatization of public spaces? Whats next? The park around the corner will turn into the "Pepsi Max Parkette" ?? I think this sets a dangerous precedent.

Who cares? If it means lower taxes then let those "evil corperations" pay for it!

Have the "CN"(Canadian National Railway) tower or "Hummingbird" centre made toronto any less of a city?

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Originally posted by Dave Akermanis While I don't dispute the face that privatization has lead to better roadways, when you privatize public spaces (ie. town squares) you effectively lose your right to freedom of expression and other civil liberties. Want to organize an event about global warming in meeting place x? Too bad, Exxon owns meeting place x and has banned people from doing so.

Nothing would change. Currently you need permission from the TTC to perform, protest, sell anything, or even loiter on their system.

I read a good point in one of the newspapers.

Yorkdale station was named after a mall and the TTC never got a dime for it. The station does not refer to any street names yet people still dont get confused.

IDeally we shouldnt have to rename these stations but since the socialist pigs at city hall dont want to cut the waste, there really isnt any other choice. Especially now that they pretty much caved in and gave the TTC union everything they wanted. I predict fare hikes within 3 months.

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do it!

best idea ever.

Some places don't have a large store around them and of course the streets would have to be included with the name but it's do-able.


CIBC Ossington Station

The streetname has to be included for visitors to the city that wouldn't know where the heck they are.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess where the heck they are.

watch your language!

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Originally posted by Dave Akermanis While I don't dispute the face that privatization has lead to better roadways, when you privatize public spaces (ie. town squares) you effectively lose your right to freedom of expression and other civil liberties. Want to organize an event about global warming in meeting place x? Too bad, Exxon owns meeting place x and has banned people from doing so.

So I ask my question again: who decided that subway stations should be public space? Is that an ideal place to hold a demonstration?

Anyway, as Jay pointed out, you need permission from the TTC to do anything in a station anyway. It's very hard to get. You can't just waltz into Bloor station and start throwing pro-life pamphlets at people.

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Originally posted by kotsy Been here before. Great site. I love the quirky stations section Sheppard-Yonge: * was almost named Princess station after Lady Di

it was actually Bayview station being considered for the name

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Originally posted by English Rachel Needs must in this situation And for those of you who like to know which side of the train to get off - this guide is ACE http://www.ttcrider.ca/

Awesome link, Rach.

Hahah, I like these:



If traveling with a mobility device (wheelchair, stroller), please use elevators.





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