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Toronto Braces for Taylor Swift Concert Crowds
Toronto prepares for massive influx of Taylor Swift concertgoers with boosted public transit and crowd control measures.
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EntertainmentLabour MarketLifestyleConcertTaylor SwiftTorontoTransitCrowd Control
Toronto Transit Commission (Ttc)MetrolinxRogers CentreMetro Toronto Convention CentreScotiabank Arena
Joanna Beaven-DesjardinsBarbara GrayThomas GallezotRoula MeditskosGreg Percy
- What plans are in place to manage traffic and crowds in downtown Toronto?
- The city is implementing robust crowd management plans at Union Station, adding extra staff to the traffic operations center to monitor conditions and make real-time adjustments to traffic flow. They're also learning from past events like Beyoncé's concert to mitigate traffic issues.
- How are regular commuters responding to the anticipated transit disruptions?
- Many downtown commuters plan to avoid the area during concert days, altering their work schedules to minimize disruptions. This highlights the significant impact of the concerts on the city's daily routines and transportation infrastructure.
- Which organizations are coordinating public transit and crowd control efforts?
- The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Metrolinx are collaborating to manage the influx of concertgoers. The TTC anticipates 60,000 ticket holders per show, with additional crowds from pre-show events and overlapping events at Scotiabank Arena.
- What measures is Toronto taking to manage the influx of Taylor Swift concert attendees?
- Toronto is significantly increasing its public transit services to accommodate the anticipated 500,000 Taylor Swift concert attendees over two weeks. This includes adding extra trains, subways, streetcars, and buses, as well as deploying hundreds of transit workers, police, and volunteers for crowd control.
- What lessons has Toronto learned from other cities that have hosted Taylor Swift's Eras Tour?
- Other cities that have hosted the Eras Tour, such as Atlanta and Chicago, experienced massive surges in public transit use. These experiences inform Toronto's preparations, and the city is confident in its ability to handle the increased ridership.