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Finch West LRT Launch: Slow Rides Spark Improvement Plans

12/9/2025

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The Finch West LRT opened to passengers on December 6, 2025, after an unveiling on December 5, 2025 by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Federal Minister John Zerucelli.
Initial reports show travel times are slower than expected, with a full ride taking nearly an hour.
Chow plans to propose speed-improvement measures, including transit signal priority, amid concerns about gentrification and the need for affordable housing.

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The Finch West LRT opened to passengers on December 6, 2025, after an unveiling on December 5, 2025 by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Federal Minister John Zerucelli.
Initial reports show travel times are slower than expected, with a full ride taking nearly an hour.
Chow plans to propose speed-improvement measures, including transit signal priority, amid concerns about gentrification and the need for affordable housing.