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- Toronto Transport
- Transportation in Toronto
- The city of Toronto, Canada, boasts a highly developed transportation system with more than 5,300 km of roads, more than 7,000 km of sidewalks and over one million signs. With many different forms of public transport, it has the second-highest level of transit system ridership in North America, following New York.
- Airports
The main airport in Toronto is the Lester B. Pearson Toronto International Airport, the world`s largest originator of air traffic to the States. More than 30 million passengers arrive at or depart from the airport every year. The Toronto City Centre Airport handles mainly commercial flights, and is situated on the Toronto Islands and connected to the city by a frequently running ferry, which airline passengers use free of charge. Other smaller airports include Oshawa and Buttonville, which serve mainly regional and charter flights.
- Ferry
Many travelers from the United States choose to arrive to Toronto by the `CAT`, the high-speed ferryboat across Lake Ontario, which connects Toronto with Rochester, New York. It has a capacity of 220 vehicles, reaches a speed of 52 miles per hour and the trip takes no longer than two-and-a-half hours. Call 1 877 283-7327 for more information. Within the city, ferries run anytime of the year from Toronto`s ferry docks to Central Island, Ward’s Island and Hanlan’s point.
- Highways
Several highways serve the city and the greater metropolitan area. The Gardiner Expressway offers a connection between the western suburbs and downtown, and the Don Valley Parkway, respectively the eastern and northern suburbs to downtown. In the west, the Gardiner Expressway connects with the Queen Elizabeth Road, which leads to Hamilton, Niagara, and Fort Erie. Highway 404 extends from the Don Valley Parkway and serves the areas of Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora. Highway 401, which is adjacent to the city center and the Lester B. Pearson International Airport, is also the largest highway in North America.
- Bus
Transportation within the city is provided by an extensive bus system which has more than 150 routes and covers the entirety of Toronto, along with the suburbs. Buses are frequent, convenient and comparatively cheap, especially if you get a daily, three-day, weekly or monthly pre-paid card. All buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/.
- Subway
The subway system itself has two main lines, the Bloor – Danforth Line, which goes from the east to the west, and the Yonge – University – Spadina Line, which has the shape of the letter U. Close to their outer ends, both subway lines connect with a secondary feeder, respectively, Scarborough RT and Shepperd Line. Toronto takes pride in Canada’s second most extensive railway system, after the one in Montreal.
- Taxi
Taxis in Toronto are usually easy to get. Here are the numbers of some of the major local cab companies:
Crown Taxi - 416-750-7878
416 Taxicab - 416-829-4222
Ability to Go - 416-431-3213
Diamond Taxicab - 416-366-6868
- Bicycle
When you’re in Rome, do as the Romans do. Toronto has an extensive bike culture, and many locals prefer this inexpensive and environmentally-friendy means of transport. Wherever you go, there will be a bike rental desk just around the corner. Cyclists have special bike lanes in all major streets, allowing safe passage throughout the city.
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