I support better regional transit integration overseen by the Province but Toronto’s transit should remain City-operated and governed. Local decisions, however, are not inherently good. Currently, no single body is responsible for Toronto’s entire transit system or accountable for performance. That is a problem.
As Mayor, I will appoint an elected official to lead a dedicated Transportation Team to guide a City-wide Transportation Master Plan and report publicly on progress. Consolidating expertise from across existing silos in Infrastructure Services, City Planning, the TTC, and the TPA would allow for holistic choices about transit, roads, cycling, parking, construction, and goods movement.
The City will retain power over fares, service levels, network priorities, and funding - including advocacy at the provincial and federal levels for sustainable TTC operating. Meanwhile, the TTC will focus on running transit safely, reliably, and efficiently.