Accessibility

Will candidates commit to a transit system accessible to all?


A truly accessible transit system means more than being able to board a bus, streetcar or subway. Riders need to be able to navigate the system, understand where they are going, safely get to and from their stop, and rely on door-to-door service when conventional transit cannot meet their needs.

For too many riders, these barriers can make taking transit more difficult, stressful, or sometimes impossible. Confusing or inconsistent signage can make the TTC harder to navigate, particularly for riders with disabilities, seniors, tourists and people who are unfamiliar with the system. For Wheel-Trans users, reliable door-to-door service can be essential to getting to work, medical appointments, school and other parts of daily life.

Over the next four years, Toronto needs to make the TTC easier to use for everyone. That means fully implementing the TTC's wayfinding strategy, protecting and expanding door-to-door Wheel-Trans service for those who need it, and ensuring accessibility is prioritized during snowstorms and other disruptions. Here's what we asked candidates:

13. Do you endorse fully funding the 10 year TTC wayfinding strategy to improve signage and information for riders across the network?

Syeda Jaana Ali

 

Yes

James Dann

Yes

Nate Erskine-Smith

 

Yes 

Fatima Ibrahimi

 

No response

Natalie Johnson

No response

Kevin Morrison

No response

Karsten Riedel

 

No response

Mohammad Shabani

Yes

Adam Smith

 


No

 

Austin Vieira

No response

Jeff Wahl

Yes

Devin Wilkins

No response

Jennie Worden

Yes

14. Will you protect and expand door-to-door Wheel-Trans service for those who need it?

Syeda Jaana Ali

 

Yes

James Dann

Yes

Nate Erskine-Smith

 

Yes 

Fatima Ibrahimi

 

No response

Natalie Johnson

No response

Kevin Morrison

No response

Karsten Riedel

 

No response

Mohammad Shabani

Yes

Adam Smith

Yes

Austin Vieira

No response

Jeff Wahl

Yes

Devin Wilkins

No response

Jennie Worden

Yes

15. Will you commit to ensuring Toronto's snow event response prioritizes timely clearing of curbside snow piles at Wheel-Trans, bus, and streetcar stops after snowstorms?

Syeda Jaana Ali

 

Yes

James Dann

Yes

Nate Erskine-Smith

 

Yes 

Fatima Ibrahimi

 

No response

Natalie Johnson

No response

Kevin Morrison

No response

Karsten Riedel

 

No response

Mohammad Shabani

Yes

Adam Smith

Yes

Austin Vieira

No response

Jeff Wahl

Yes

Devin Wilkins

No response

Jennie Worden

Yes

Some candidates offered extra comments about their position on TTC accessibility:

"I only said no on #13 because I have a history working on effective wayfinding with the city and I find their solutions woefully lacking. I want more wayfinding to be sure, but I don't like the solutions I've seen thus far."

"The "Please Offer Me a Seat" Program: This voluntary initiative provides buttons and cards to riders with invisible disabilities, illnesses, or pregnancies. You do not have to explain your medical condition to anyone to use them or request a blue priority seat."

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