Accessibility

"Accessibility has to cover the entire transit trip, not just the vehicle or station. An accessible bus or subway is not accessible if someone using a wheelchair, walker or mobility device cannot reach it because sidewalks, curb cuts, stops or boarding areas have not been cleared of snow.

I commit to making accessibility a priority in every transit and street decision I make at Council. I will advocate for reliable snow clearing around TTC stops and accessible routes, continued investment in elevators and station accessibility, and stable funding for Wheel-Trans. Wheel-Trans is essential public transit, not an optional service.

I will also insist that people with disabilities have a meaningful role in planning and design. I have spent my career working in healthcare and advocating for accessible communities. I will bring that same commitment to City Hall. The test is simple: can someone leave home, reach transit, make their connections and arrive safely, reliably and with dignity?"

"In terms of signage and information, it should be seen in part through the objective lens of whether a first-time transit user could find their way around the network, whether they're a tourist or a newcomer to our city. Many of us know the feeling of taking transit in another major city and being a bit lost or intimidated. Part of being an accessible city for all current and future residents and visitors is having clear signage and connections across our transit network."

"Accessibility must be built into how the TTC operates, not treated as an afterthought. I support fully implementing the TTC’s 10-year wayfinding strategy, protecting and expanding door-to-door Wheel-Trans for riders who need it, and prioritizing snow clearing around transit stops and accessible loading areas. A transit system is only truly reliable when people of all ages and abilities can use it safely, confidently and independently."

"Expanding Wheel-Trans is vital but also is dependent upon access to other government/additional levels of funding"

"I have proposed the creation and maintenance of an accessible van-share fleet for wheelchair users who come with their own drivers. Like zip car for mobility device users :)"

"Accessibility must be built into every part of the TTC experience. I support clearer wayfinding, reliable elevators and escalators, protected door-to-door Wheel-Trans service and timely snow clearing around transit stops. A route cannot be considered accessible if a rider cannot safely reach the stop, understand the signage or rely on the service arriving. I will listen directly to riders with disabilities and ensure accessibility is treated as an essential service standard rather than an optional improvement."