On January 30, 2018, TTCriders organized our biggest Transit Day of Action yet.
Volunteers converged at more than a dozen TTC stops and stations across Toronto, to mobilize riders and educate them about the transit issues at stake in the City Budget.
TTCriders is calling on John Tory and City Council to fund better TTC service and fix overcrowding this year.
The Budget Committee approved funding for 2-hour transfers and the low income Fair Pass last Tuesday. Now we need to keep the pressure on for better service. Send a message to John Tory and City Council before they start voting on the budget on February 12.
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Toronto Star: TTC passengers voice frustration after delays cause longer travel times
CTV News: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1315451
Toronto Sun: Crowding, smoke among issues leading to TTC commuter chaos
Blog TO: The TTC was total chaos during this mornings’ commute
Toronto Star: Regular subway service resumes on TTC’s Line 1 after cracked rail causes delays
— Megan Seto (@meganseto) January 30, 2018
Toronto has spent years dealing with the consequences of underfunded public transit. Aging infrastructure, delayed repairs and subway slow zones have all placed pressure on a system that millions of Torontonians rely on. These problems cannot be fixed overnight and require sustained investment in the workers, vehicles, tracks and infrastructure that keep transit moving.
TTCriders asked all federal MP candidates about their commitments to public transit. Read their responses to our transit policy survey and see where your candidates stand on improving public transit!