TTC continues to work on new uniform look
Posted August 20, 2013 6:52 pm.
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TORONTO, Ont. – TTC officials are assuring staff that a decision on a new uniform has not been finalized.
The transit commission issued a letter, Tuesday, following a published report about the new uniforms being blue, red and white – the colours of Toronto Maple Leafs rivals, the Montreal Canadiens.
TTC spokesperson Danny Nicholson explains that any photos which have been released are only proposals, and they continue to work on a look for the new uniform.
“Nothing’s been decided,” he told 680News. “The uniforms won’t be introduced until early 2014, so we are in discussion with our union and hopefully we’ll come up with a design that will be pleasing to most of our employees.”
In a letter issued by TTC Chair Andy Byford, Tuesday, he explains that the incorporation of some red is meant to reflect the TTC’s traditional colour, as well as that of the Canadian flag.
Byford says the maroon coats and other elements of the current uniform – last redesigned in the 1990’s – is “rather dated,” and a predominantly blue uniform would be professional, modern and smart.
“What you may have seen and what is depicted in the media is nothing more than a proposal,” he said. “A final design has not been agreed upon, and these images are not reflective of what will ultimately be issued.”
