Editing Toronto (section)

== Transportation ==
<b>TTC:  Toronto Transit Commission</b>

Public transit in the City of Toronto is run by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission).  This includes bus, streetcar (tram), and subway tranport.    The main TTC home page is [http://www.www.toronto.ca/ttc/ www.toronto.ca/ttc/].  

(For transit outside the City of Toronto, please consult the websites of the relevant transit regions.  If you’re arriving by air at Pearson International Airport, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority site gives 
[http://www.gtaa.com/Index.aspx?Sid=Node2/Node2.3/Node2.3.5&Tpl=1 links] to
selected transit sites.) 

<b>Fares and passes:</b>  [http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/fares.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/fares.htm] 

There are several options for fare payment:

- Exact change: $3.00 per adult.  The fare covers one continuous, uninterrupted journey (via subway, bus, and streetcar) without backtracking.  Be sure to get a transfer slip at the <b>start</b> of your journey, and be prepared to show it to drivers/ticket takers as necessary.  With the transfer slip, you can change to connecting routes or modes of transportation to reach your destination, but cannot hop on and off enroute.  You cannot walk from your transfer point to a stop further down. You cannot backtrack on surface transportation.

- Buying a daypass. $10.   A better choice if you are making more than two trips in one day, or if you wish to jump on and off at different stops. 
On weekends and public holidays, day passes can be shared by up to two adults and not more than four children 19 years and under (You may need proof of age for your teens) who are travelling as a group.  Sold at subway stations or sales outlets (e.g. corner stores) displaying the TTC logo. 

- Buying a weekly pass. $36.  Unlimited travel from Monday to Sunday of a specific week.  This can only be used by one individual at a time.  However, it can be used by a second person once the first user has entirely completed his/her TTC journey:  that is, exited the subway station, bus, or streetcar.   Sold at subway stations. 

- Buying several tokens at a time: 5 for $12.50; 10 - $25.00.  This saves you a little money (65 cents per trip if you buy ten at a time).  Use these the same way you would exact change on a single trip.  Sold at subway stations. 


Student rates:  
-Unless you are a high school student living in the Toronto area, you won’t be eligible for student rates.  Sorry, your ISIC card or University student card won’t help.  See [http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/student_pass.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/student_pass.htm] 

<i>Notes:</i>

- The subway runs until 1:30am. 
- A PDF file showing the Blue Night Network routes is available at [http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm] After hours, look for stops with a blue 24 hr label. The Queen St. streetcar line runs 24 hours. 
- When getting off the streetcars at stops, make sure to look before exiting:  cars are supposed to stop behind the last open door of the streetcar; but sadly, it is not uncommon to find drivers speeding past.

<b>Travelling from Pearson International Airport</b>

Ground transportation options from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority website:  [http://www.gtaa.com/Index.aspx?Sid=Node2/Node2.3&Tpl=1 www.gtaa.com]

-By TTC :
[http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm].  
$3 one way.<br> 
If going downtown, the fastest route is using the #192 Airport Rocket to Kipling station, then taking the subway into the city from there. 

-Taking the airport shuttle:<br>
[http://www.torontoairportexpress.com/ www.torontoairportexpress.com] Approx. $15 one way/ $26 return. 

This coach service picks up passengers from all the terminals at Pearson Airport, and drops them off at several major hotels in the downtown core.  Prices, schedule, and location available through their website. 

Although this option is more expensive than travelling by public transit, it may be faster (depending on your pickup/drop off schedule); and more comfortable and less crowded, especially if travelling during rush hour, which can get very busy (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.;  or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.). 

-Taking a flat-rate taxi or limo. downtown: <br>
For those traveling in a group, or with a lot of luggage, or just with the money to spend,  the rates etc. are available through the Greater Toronto Airports Authority website. 
[http://www.gtaa.com/Index.aspx?Sid=Node2/Node2.3&Tpl=1 www.gtaa.com]


<b>Taxis:</b>
Taxis are also easily found on most of the main streets in the downtown area. They are metered.

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