(Toronto, ON) – Transit advocacy organization TTCriders is set to host a large gathering of transit riders and advocates from across the GTA at the Scarborough Civic Centre on Sunday, June 16. More than 250 people have registered for the free day of workshops and panel discussions.
Advisory: 250 transit users to gather in Scarborough on Sunday for "Transit Rider Summit"
Advisory: 250 transit users to gather in Scarborough on Sunday for "Transit Rider Summit"
(Toronto, ON) – Transit advocacy organization TTCriders is set to host a large gathering of transit riders and advocates from across the GTA at the Scarborough Civic Centre on Sunday, June 16. More than 250 people have registered for the free day of workshops and panel discussions.
- WHAT: Transit Rider Summit: Free day of workshops, panels, and discussions. Attendees will take a group photo to demonstrate public support for investing in public transit. Volunteers will be available for comment about issues facing Toronto transit users.
- DATE: Sunday, June 16, 2024.
- TIME: 11:00AM - 4:00PM. Mayor Olivia Chow will deliver opening remarks at 11:00am.
- LOCATION: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive (enter via Albert Campbell Square main entrance).
The event will kick off with a panel discussion featuring prominent transit advocate and commentator Steve Munro, TTCriders Board member and Scarborough resident Krissan Veerasingam, and TTCriders organizer August Puranauth.
Discussion topics include: Federal funding for the TTC, Eglinton East LRT, affordability and fare capping, improving King Street, and more. Workshop topics include: Know Your Transit Rights, How to Meet With Elected Officials, How to Plan a Campaign, How to Appeal Your Wheel-Trans Status, and more.