Transportation & Driving in Toronto
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates buses, streetcars and subways through the City of Toronto, with connections to public transportation in neighboring municipalities.
For information on bus and subway routes throughout the Greater Toronto Area:
- Telephone: 416-393-4636 (416-393-info)
- Visit the website at www.ttc.ca
- Pick up a TTC Ride Guide at any subway stop when you arrive
For prices and fare information:
https://www.ttc.ca/Fares-and-passes
Driving in Toronto
Postgraduate medical trainees from outside Ontario are considered temporary residents of Ontario for licensing purposes. If you will be
a temporary resident and want to drive while you are training at the University of Toronto, then you will want to review the licensing information for visitors on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/driving-and-roads
Additional information for drivers is accessible through the Ministry of Transportation website at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-transportation
Cycling in Toronto
Toronto has a network of designated cycling routes for cycling to neighbourhoods and destinations across the City. The cycling network includes many types of infrastructure, such as Cycle Tracks, bicycle lanes, shared roadway routes and multi-use pathways. Toronto's cycling routes are for both commuter and recreational cycling.
The Cycling in Toronto website includes an interactive Cycling Network Map to help you plan your trips, as well as information about Toronto’s cycling infrastructure, bicycle parking, safety, and cycling laws, rules and guidelines. https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/ cycling-in-toronto
Ride the City is an online bike route planning tool that uses the Toronto Bikeway Network and user feedback to suggest bike routes. The City of Toronto website provides a link to this private online service at: www.ridethecity.com/toronto
Google Maps for Toronto also offers a bike route mapping function and displays bike routes through Toronto.
Bike Share Toronto
Bike Share Toronto offers a convenient network of bikes across the downtown core, available 24/7. UofT students, staff, and faculty with a @utoronto.ca or @mail.utoronto.ca email are eligible for a discounted annual membership.
Choose from the Annual 30 or Annual 45 membership and claim your discount by registering with your UofT email. A 2-step verification process will guide you through email confirmation and payment.
For more details or assistance, contact Bike Share Toronto at customerservice@bikesharetoronto.com or (855) 898-2378. Visit the Bike Share Toronto website. Read more about the discounted program in the FAQ.