Is it a coincidence that the sketchiest street in Toronto has the worst streetcar line?
The wait between cars can be a brutal 30-40 minutes so if you've just missed one, you're better off walking over to Spadina for the 510.
Sometimes, if I don't see the 511 coming I'll start walking along Bathurst only to reach my destination before I ever see the streetcar. It's a great way to get some exercise and see the halfway house residents funnel Listerine then puke on the sidewalk.