Toronto TTC to pilot subway platform barriers this year; full rollout depends on funding
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Summary
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is planning to pilot subway platform barriers this year as part of a broader safety initiative to reduce track trespassing incidents. The plan, which goes before the TTC board next week, includes testing platform edge doors, increasing visible staffing, and using artificial intelligence. The agency signals serious intent to eventually install platform edge doors across its entire network, though full rollout requires additional funding.
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Toronto is moving to trial barriers on subway platforms this year, adding more visible staffing and involving artificial intelligence in a broader attempt to reduce the number of people trespassing on the tracks.
The plan — set to go to the Toronto Transit Commission board meeting next week — is part of a broader safety push on the service.
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