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CTV News
17-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fire destroys Capilano transit centre shelter
The only bus shelter at the Capilano transit centre was destroyed by a fire the morning on May 17, 2025. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
TTC adjusts 504 King streetcar route to ‘relieve' downtown congestion
The TTC is tweaking its streetcar detour plan in response to mounting delays around a major downtown intersection closure. In an updated news release issued Friday, officials said the 504 and 304 King streetcars will now divert via Shaw Street instead of Spadina Avenue, starting Friday. The change is part of the TTC's efforts to provide 'the best service possible' during the temporary closure of the King Street and Church Street intersection, which began earlier this month and will remain for the next two months. 'This will relieve some of the congestion associated with left turns in the central downtown area,' the TTC said. '504/304 King streetcars will now divert both ways along Shaw Street instead of Spadina Avenue." The 503 Kingston Rd. streetcar will continue to divert via on Spadina and Queen, operating to and from Dufferin Loop. All other service changes introduced last weekend will remain in effect for now. 'The TTC continues to monitor traffic conditions and service performance in real time and could make further changes as needed,' they wrote. Signage and stop pole notices along the affected routes will be updated over the coming days as new materials are printed and installed. Full diversion maps and real-time service updates are available online.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Saskatoon buses equipped with discreet emergency alert system
WATCH: With transit safety still a concern for Saskatoon riders, a reminder about a key tool bus drivers can use to signal distress to passersby in emergency si
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pinellas County could bring Cross Bay Ferry service back by buying two of their own boats
The Brief Pinellas County leaders are hoping to bring back the Cross Bay Ferry service – with their own boats. Instead of leasing vessels from an outside vendor, officials hope to buy at least one — possibly two — ferries. The executive board is now recommending accepting a nearly $5 million federal grant – money currently sitting with HART – to fund the purchase. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After the Cross Bay Ferry wrapped up its final voyage last week, some riders were left wondering whether the popular Tampa Bay area commuter service would ever return. Now, Pinellas County leaders are working to do just that, and this time, they want to own the boats. Big picture view The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is charting a new course for the future of the ferry. Instead of leasing vessels from an outside vendor, officials hope to buy at least one — possibly two — ferries outright. Their plan: Purchase the boats, then hire a contractor to operate the service. RELATED: Cross Bay Ferry makes final voyage with future possibilities still afloat "The goal would be to increase ridership and lower subsidies," said PSTA CEO Brad Miller during an executive leadership meeting this week. Dig deeper That meeting marked the first major step in the effort. The executive board is now recommending accepting a nearly $5 million federal grant – money currently sitting with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) – to fund the purchase. HART still has to vote to transfer the unused grant to Pinellas. If they don't, Miller said, the funds will revert back to the federal government and could end up benefiting another city entirely. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "If we could take advantage of this federal grant and purchase the boats, that would reduce the costs," Miller explained. What's next Should the grant fall through, PSTA said it would still move forward, but would likely issue a request for a ferry operator who can supply their own boat, similar to the old model. HART's vote is scheduled for June 1. For now, ferry supporters remain hopeful the scenic ride across Tampa Bay isn't gone for good and that a more permanent solution is just on the horizon. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
