Which public figures have the best and worst records when it comes to advocating for better transit funding? TTCriders is calling on the public to vote on a list of nominees as part of its 2014 Transit Champion and Transit Troll Awards.
Nominated in the category of champion are TTC CEO Andy Byford, city councillor Joe Mihevc, transit fares activist Sheryl Lindsay and blogger Steve Munro. Up for the dubious Troll distinction are Doug Ford, anti-LRT councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
The awards will be announced at an event Dec. 4. For more information check out TTCriders.ca.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto — Transit riders gathered this morning at Dufferin Subway Station alongside TTCriders, the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), and Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) to call on Toronto City Council to implement long-promised dedicated transit lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets.
The TTC is considering opening a physical merchandise store in an attempt to bring in non-fare revenue.
A plan proposed by TTC staff to go ahead with funding a pilot project that would have seen platform-edge safety doors installed at TMU (Dundas) station has been put on hold pending further discussion by board members.
