TTC Subway Rider Efficiency Guide
Yesterday, in the mail, I received a very small envelope in the mail containing the TTC Subway Rider Efficiency Guide that Sean Lerner was kind enough to send over. I know I’m known for excessive use of superlatives, but in all honesty, this guide is perhaps the best thing to happen to the TTC in years. A few reasons why:
- The guide is small enough to not only fit in your pocket, but even your wallet or cell phone case.
- The guide (which I used this morning) definitely saves you the frustration of looking for an exit, or exiting in the wrong place and then having to pay an extra fare to get to the bus bay.
- The guide shaved about 35 seconds off my morning commute. That might not seem like a lot, but it adds up.
- The guide tells you where the washrooms on the TTC are located. Since I drink several litres of water a day, and the TTC has very few washrooms, this comes in handy.
- The guide gave me something to read and try to memorize on the subway, especially since I forgot to pick up a copy of Metro this morning.
- The guide is released under a Creative Commons license, which makes me happy and warm and fuzzy all around.
- The guide is available for download for free on the web, but trust me, its worth dishing out a few dollars to get the nicely printed copy.
Of course, what excited me the most is the statement in the press release that says “in early June the guide will be launched and celebrated with some guerrilla-style subway theatre.” Sweet.
Oh, and while I’m at it, Mouris Moussa just got named the TTC’s 25 billionth passenger. The article to the Toronto Star and requires registration, but here’s the Mouris Moussa’s story, in brief:
“Me and my wife were seniors, new immigrants to Canada. Our first ride to Union station from Sheppard was by the subway. My wife catched last car but I missed the subway. One of the employees of the TTC watched my very bad situation. Quickly he contacted the subway driver and took me with his car to Eglinton station where my wife was waiting (for) me. I never forget this kind help from them.”
Ah, so much TTC lovin’ today.