Better Transit Workshop

Late vehicles. Long Commutes. Overcrowding. Enough is enough—Let's demand better transit!

Transit got you down? Frustrated with the TTC? Join us for a workshop in collaboration with Stanley Knowles Housing Co-operative where we will share stories and have an open discussion about how to improve the TTC and increase ridership! We will be covering topics like transit safety, affordability and fare capping, more frequent service, and more. We’d love to see you there—and appreciate your help spreading the word!

What is the "Ridership Growth Strategy?" (RGS)

TTC rider numbers have not increased enough since COVID: in 2019, the TTC saw 525 mil. riders. By 2028, the TTC projects just 447–470 mil. trips—still far below pre-pandemic levels. We’ve all felt the impact of under-investment: subway slow zones, overcrowded & unreliable buses, & cuts to service.

TTC depends too much on fare revenue because of lack of provincial & federal investment—fares covered 62.6% of its budget in 2019. That’s recovered to just 42%. Without stable investment, we risk a transit death spiral: worse service drives people away, making service even worse.

Source: TTC - Recommended 2025 Operating Budget

The City of Toronto is developing a Ridership Growth Strategy to determine ways to get people using the TTC. We need to make sure that the voices of riders are listened to during the process

 

When & Where?

• Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2pm – 4pm
• Northern District Toronto Public Library in room 224 - 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9
• There will be snacks, refreshments, and PRESTO tickets available on request!

 

Interested in phone or street canvassing with us?

See our events page to sign up!