Where do Etobicoke North councillor candidates stand on transit?

Transit affordability is essential to ensuring that everyone can access work, school, healthcare, and community services. I support maintaining a fare freeze and developing a clear plan to implement Phase 3 of the Fair Pass program so that more low-income residents can access deeply discounted fares. In Etobicoke North, where many residents rely on public transit every day, affordability and reliable service must go hand in hand. I would also advocate for sustainable funding from other levels of government so that keeping fares affordable does not come at the expense of service quality, safety, or necessary TTC improvements.

Support an automatic fare cap of 40 rides or fewer per month or 10 rides or fewer per week, so riders can save without buying a pass upfront.
Keep TTC fares frozen and seek stable funding to protect service frequency.
Work with students, colleges, universities and the TTC on lower fares, including options for part-time students and those travelling outside regular hours.
Support a funded Fair Pass phase 3 plan to extend discounted fares to more low-income residents, with clear eligibility and a simple application.
Bring Ward 1 riders’ experiences into budget decisions and assess how fare changes affect people with different incomes and travel needs.

"40 rides? I want to go further for our youth. I am proposing FREE TTC for high-school students and seniors who gave their life to this country. Transportation to school should not become another affordability burden on families. I support the fare freeze, more affordable post-secondary transit and expansion of Fair Pass for residents who genuinely need it. These measures should be funded through budget reprioritization, waste auditing, and fair provincial/federal contributions — not another residential property-tax increase."

Reliable transit is essential for a city that works. I support protecting TTC service levels and investing in more frequent, dependable service so riders can spend less time waiting and have greater confidence in their daily commute. In Etobicoke North, where many residents rely heavily on buses to connect to work, school, healthcare and the broader transit network, reliability is especially important. I would advocate for investments that reduce delays, improve service frequency and address overcrowding, while ensuring TTC resources are distributed fairly across Toronto. Improving reliability is not only about attracting new riders—it is about respecting the time of the people who already depend on transit every day.

- Complete one RapidTO route in Ward 1 by the end of the next Council term, with a clear timeline and consultation with riders, residents and businesses.
- Vote in favour of effective RapidTO routes in other wards because Ward 1 riders travel across Toronto.
- Give buses and streetcars priority where it will reduce delays, using measures such as dedicated lanes and improved traffic signals.
- Repair subway reduced speed zones faster and fund regular maintenance of tracks, switches and signals.
- Support a network-wide plan for faster, more accessible and more reliable streetcars.
- Oppose TTC service cuts and invest in more frequent service, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Publish clear results on wait times, missed trips, crowding and travel times so riders can see whether service is improving. TTC Service and Reliability 

"Faster transit, not ideology. Ward 1 depends heavily on buses, and residents should not lose hours of their lives waiting or sitting in congestion. I support RapidTO and network-wide transit priority where evidence demonstrates meaningful improvements, while evaluating parking removal, turn restrictions and lane changes individually based on safety, accessibility, businesses and neighbourhood impacts. Measure before and after. Keep what works. Fix what doesn’t."

Accessibility must be treated as a core part of our transit system, not an afterthought. I support continued investment in making TTC stations, vehicles and stops accessible and ensuring Wheel-Trans provides reliable, dignified service for those who depend on it. Accessibility also extends beyond the vehicle itself sidewalks, pathways and transit stops must remain safe and usable year-round. That includes prioritizing timely snow and ice removal at Wheel-Trans, bus and streetcar stops. In Etobicoke North, I will advocate for accessibility improvements that allow seniors, people with disabilities and residents with mobility challenges to travel safely, independently and with confidence.

Improve wayfinding: Fully fund the TTC’s 10-year strategy for clearer signs, maps, announcements and digital information. Test changes with riders with disabilities, seniors and people unfamiliar with the system.
Protect Wheel-Trans: Maintain reliable door-to-door service for riders who need it and address booking problems, long waits, missed trips and eligibility concerns. Expand service where demand shows a gap.
Keep winter travel accessible: Clear snow piles promptly at Wheel-Trans pickup and drop-off points, as well as paths to stops, crossings and stations. Give riders a clear way to report urgent barriers.

"Accessibility is infrastructure, not an afterthought. Clear wayfinding, reliable Wheel-Trans and accessible stops are basic service standards. After snowstorms, a bus or Wheel-Trans stop that a wheelchair user cannot reach is not an accessible stop. I support measurable snow-clearing response standards and transparent tracking so residents know when accessibility problems will actually be resolved. Stay aligned!"

"Accessibility should be built into every part of the TTC, not treated as an afterthought. I support continued improvements to station accessibility, elevators, buses, stops, wayfinding, and real-time information so that seniors, people with disabilities, and riders with mobility challenges can travel safely and independently.

I also believe reliability matters just as much as infrastructure. An accessible elevator or route is only useful if it is working when people need it, so maintenance, clear communication during outages, and timely repairs should remain a priority."

Expand trained crisis response across the TTC, with clear guidance for staff on when to request emergency help.
Improve lighting, sightlines, help points and waiting areas; follow up on safety concerns at Ward 1 stops and connections.
Develop a funded plan for platform edge doors, starting with a detailed assessment of busy stations such as Bloor-Yonge.
Connect people in crisis with outreach, shelter and housing support.
Listen to riders, TTC workers and people with disabilities, and report publicly on incidents, response times and rider feedback.

"Compassion and enforcement are not opposites. I support expanding trained crisis response for mental-health emergencies, but when someone presents an immediate danger to riders, TTC staff and police must be able to act. Safety requires prevention, treatment, lighting, staffing, shelter and enforcement when necessary. I strongly support platform edge doors and getting people sleeping on transit into safe, lawful shelter, supportive housing and treatment pathways. The TTC must be safe for everyone. "

"Everyone should feel safe using the TTC, whether they are commuting to work, travelling to school, or returning home late at night. I support a balanced approach that combines visible staff presence, faster response to serious incidents, better lighting and station design, and stronger coordination between the TTC, emergency services, and community-based mental health and outreach teams.

Safety also means protecting TTC operators and frontline workers, maintaining clean and well-monitored stations and vehicles, and ensuring riders know how to quickly report concerns. I believe safety initiatives should be regularly reviewed using clear data so that resources are directed where they are most needed while keeping the TTC welcoming and accessible for everyone."