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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board has approved the award of a contract to make Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible, with the construction of two new elevators at the station. Once construction is complete at the station, all 70 TTC stations will be accessible. The contract, valued at $25.69 million, was awarded to Maystar General Contractors Inc., with construction scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. In addition to the elevators, work will also include improved signage throughout the station, repairing finishes and installing tactile attention tiles, and installing CCTV security cameras along the accessible pathway. “We’re committed to making transit accessible for all Torontonians, and this is good news for residents who use Old Mill Station regularly,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Improving accessibility ensures that people across the city are able to reliably travel to school, work, home, and access essential services, regardless of ability.” “The TTC is working hard to make its vehicles, facilities and services accessible for everyone, and this contract award is a big step in that direction,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “We continue to work towards accessibility at all our stations, and once Old Mill Station is complete, every station will be barrier-free.” “Last year, we put elevators in service at three stations – Donlands, Glencairn and Castle Frank – resulting in 57 out of our 70 stations now being accessible,” said TTC CEO Greg Percy. “Our entire fleet of buses, subway trains and streetcars are accessible, and we are working hard to make sure that residents of all abilities can use public transit with dignity and ease.” The TTC’s Easier Access Program will make all subway stations accessible and is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Construction is currently underway at 12 stations, with High Park, Rosedale, Greenwood, Christie, Summerhill, and Warden stations expected to be completed this year. With the exception of Old Mill Station, all other stations are scheduled to be completed by 2026. A completion schedule for Old Mill Station will be reported to the Board at a later date. |
