{"id":3548,"date":"2012-01-06T21:44:07","date_gmt":"2012-01-07T02:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2016-07-18T15:34:42","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T19:34:42","slug":"getting-around-toronto-by-streetcar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/getting-around-toronto-by-streetcar\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around Toronto by Streetcar"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city of Toronto has a streetcar system that consists of 11 streetcar routes that operate throughout the downtown core of Toronto. Most of Toronto\u2019s streetcar routes are concentrated around the downtown core of Toronto and travel through many of Toronto\u2019s most popular neighborhoods. Like all public transportation in Toronto<\/a>, the streetcar network of Toronto is operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)<\/a>. It is the largest streetcar system in North America<\/strong> in terms of ridership, number of cars and track length. More than 50 million people ride Toronto\u2019s streetcars every year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

About the Toronto Streetcar network<\/h2>\r\n

The city of Toronto has several streetcars that run through Toronto\u2019s downtown core and pass some of Toronto\u2019s busiest streets. The streetcars run on tracks that are located in the middle of some of Toronto\u2019s most popular streets. Because the streetcars run on tracks that are located in the centre of the street, you need to walk across the street in order to get on or get off a streetcar. The rule is that all other traffic must yield when streetcar doors open, but it is quite possible that you may have to avoid cars during the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Toronto Streetcar: A Scenic way to see Toronto<\/h2>\r\n

Toronto\u2019s streetcars provide a scenic way to view the streets of Toronto. They are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of Toronto\u2019s popular streets and avenues. Since the streetcars operate on Toronto\u2019s streets, streetcars must obey the traffic lights just like any other road vehicle. Keep in mind that streetcars are nowhere as fast as subways<\/a>, so if you are in a bit of a hurry to get to your destination, then you may want to consider taking the subway<\/a> or taking a taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Toronto Streetcar Routes<\/h2>\r\n

Toronto\u2019s TTC operates 11 streetcar routes throughout Toronto. The Toronto Streetcars all operate under the 500 series. The following is a list of all 11 streetcar routes:\r\n