The safety feature comes in the wake of a series of random violent incidents at the station. realestatenews Toronto TTC
The Bloor-Yonge Subway Station will undergo a significant expansion and design retrofit as Toronto’s population grows and transit ridership increases.project, the TTC’s plans include expanding the northbound and southbound platforms on Line 1 and building a second platform on Line 2.
“The TTC expects ridership to experience significant growth both from the increasing population in the GTA and from transit expansion, including the northern extension of Line 1 to Richmond Hill Centre, the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and the future Ontario Line.” The safety feature comes in the wake of a series of random violent incidents at the station in which passengers have been pushed onto the tracks by strangers. Four such incidents occurred between April 2022 and February 2023, prompting advocates to call for platform edge doors at Bloor-Yonge.In addition to enhancing safety, the project will also improve accessibility at Toronto’s busiest subway station with a new barrier-free entrance, escalators, elevators, and stairs.
The buildings were formerly home to the Firkin on Bloor, Onnki Donburri, and Spring Day Spa, respectively. The TTC will also demolish a former car wash at 830 Church Street in order to construct a fan building.
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