Transport Bus Initiative Usage

This data set provides daily data about use of the TTC’s Transport Bus Initiative.

This initiative was implemented from November 2023 to April 2024 in response to the ongoing use of the transit network by persons experiencing homelessness. TTC buses provided transport from Union and Spadina stations to warming centres and shelters, and offered a temporary respite at Spadina Station when space was unavailable.

The initiative mobilized dedicated buses to provide transportation to warming centres and shelters, as well as provide a temporary warming location while individuals are awaiting transport.

The transport buses operated from the evening of November 15,2023 to the morning of April 15, 2024, between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to provide transport. Individuals sheltering within the transit network were encouraged to move to Spadina Station, where social support services and buses were available. When transport was not needed because shelters and warming centres were at capacity, buses remained stationary at Spadina Station. Access to temporary portable washroom facilities was available at Spadina Station in a well-lit and easy-to-access area.

More information on the initiative is available here: TTC Staff Report.

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Last Updated October 4, 2024, 04:48 (UTC)
Created October 4, 2024, 02:37 (UTC)
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Community services,Transportation
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2024-09-13
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https://open.toronto.ca/dataset/transport-bus-initiative-usage
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Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Business Intelligence, tsssdata@toronto.ca
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tsssdata@toronto.ca
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tsssdata@toronto.ca
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tsssdata@toronto.ca
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Data Quality Score: 95.6% (Gold) as of 2024-10-01T19:55:45
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