"Coun. Jamaal Myers (Scarborough North), who is also the TTC chair, said most kids nowadays won't get the experience of riding the SRT. [The SRT is] so important for our history. It's part of our identity and it's part of our rich cultural heritage that makes our part of the city unique, he said. Toronto Zoo guests will can access the car while they wait for the Zoomobile, the transportation method at the zoo."
"Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong said the zoo's mission is to bring people together and having the SRT car at the zoo is a perfect example of that. We don't take opportunities to connect for granted. We don't let them pass by, he said. Transit is key to making those connections. Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong said the zoo's mission is to bring people together and this is a perfect example of that."
A refurbished Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) car was unveiled at the Toronto Zoo and will open as the Tundra Zoomobile Station stop in early December. The SRT permanently closed in September 2023 after a derailment; Line 3 ran six stations over more than six kilometres and served millions in the east end for nearly 40 years. Zoo guests can access the car while waiting for the Zoomobile. Toronto city councillors, TTC partners, and zoo leadership emphasized the car's cultural and historical importance and the role of transit in connecting communities. Nearby residents praised the investment and the chance to relive memories.
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