Thirteen (13) of the twenty-five (25) newly elected Toronto City Councillors on October 24, 2022 completed a TTCriders survey on transit issues before the election. All 13 of the Councillors have committed to oppose cuts to service if the TTC faces continued budget shortfalls. Read their full survey responses below.
ISSUE: Protecting TTC Service and Fixing the Transit Funding Model
Because the TTC has depended on rider fares for over 60% of its operating budget, lower ridership during the pandemic created significant budget shortfalls. TTC ridership is not projected to recover to 100% in the immediate future. As of mid-August, 2022, TTC bus ridership was at 60% and overall ridership was at 57% of pre-pandemic levels. The provincial and federal governments provided transit operating funding during the pandemic through the Safe Restart Agreements, but this funding will soon expire.
1. If the TTC faces continued budget shortfalls due to slow ridership recovery, will you oppose cuts to transit service, the deferral of capital projects, and increases to fares?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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2. If the TTC faces continued budget shortfalls due to slow ridership recovery, will you advocate to make up the revenue loss with City of Toronto revenue tools?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
"The City of Toronto does not currently have sufficient revenue tools to make up the massive deficit we are seeing at the TTC. If re-elected, I commit to continue my advocacy to the other levels of government to both adequately fund the TTC and to provide Toronto revenue tools that grow with the economy and allow us to properly fund our base transit system. This has become an existential issue for the TTC."
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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3. Will you be a strong champion for Toronto to the provincial and federal governments for their continued investment in TTC operating funding to protect transit service levels?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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4. City of Toronto reports reveal that millions of TTC trips annually have shifted onto Uber and Lyft over the past several years. Will you support policies that help move people back onto public transit from private vehicles (personal or ride-hailing)?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Prioritizing Transit on Our Streets
Transit improvements don’t need to cost billions of dollars and take decades to build. Measures like traffic signal priority and bus lanes are a cost-effective way to improve reliability and speed. Toronto’s King Street transitway
increased all-day weekday ridership by 17% and RapidTO bus lanes on Eglinton East, Kingston, and Morningside
increased reliability by 12%. Toronto City Council approved a
Surface Transit Network Plan in 2020 (now known as RapidTO) to implement 20 transit priority corridors by 2030, but the bus lane planned for Jane Street in Fall 2021 has not yet been installed.
The TransformTO technical report recommends a bold plan to convert one lane of traffic to exclusive bus lanes on all arterials. The 2020 Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild report recommended that the needs of essential workers must be considered in recovery efforts, noting: “the City can immediately contribute through such measures as increasing and accelerating installation of priority bus lanes thereby improving reliability and reducing commuting time.”
5. Will you move quickly to implement 10 bus and streetcar priority corridors in the next term of Council as per the RapidTO plan?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
"I will quickly move to implement bus and streetcar priority corridors only after I am assured that riders and community members have been actively engaged and consulted on how any proposed changes might affect their commutes, particularly those that might lose their local bus stops."
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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6. Will you support other priority measures that will improve TTC service and make RapidTO routes more effective, like queue jump lanes for buses and all-door boarding?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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7. Will you support traffic signal priority for buses, streetcars, and rapid transit projects like the Finch West LRT and Eglinton Crosstown LRT?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Doubling TTC Service to Increase Ridership
Pre-pandemic, office workers made up
26% of TTC ridership. Today, most TTC users are women, shift workers, and people earning lower incomes, and
off-peak periods have seen higher ridership recovery than rush-hour periods. During off-peak times, TTC users make longer bus trips to destinations spread out across the city and women often trip-chain, making multiple stops during their trip. The
TransformTO technical report endorses increasing service frequency on all transit routes: bus by 70%, streetcar by 50%, subway off-peak service increased to every 3 mins.
The Blue Night Network, which last saw major upgrades in 2015, is meant to provide transit service between 2am and 5am accessible within a 15-minute walk of 99% of Toronto residents. Given that riders reported crowding on nighttime routes during the pandemic, that many current riders are shift workers, and that there are some gaps in the nighttime service map (e.g. no North-South service West of Islington, no service on Markham), more frequent night service with broader coverage could increase ridership and support a fair recovery. The TTC does not produce regular public reports about gaps and bunching along individual bus and streetcar routes, which makes it difficult to evaluate whether they are meeting service standards of the Blue Night Network and the 10-minutes-or-better network.
8. Will you expand off-peak and nighttime service to better serve shift workers, women, and low-income riders who depend on transit most?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"Where there is sufficient demand."
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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9. Will you expand the 10-minutes-or-better network to more routes to be within walking distance of every person who lives in Toronto?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Accessible Transit
Public transit is a lifeline and must be accessible to all. The TTC’s plan to
reduce the Wheel-Trans budget by restricting some users’ ability to book door-to-door Wheel-Trans trips will result in isolation and less access for seniors and people with disabilities. The
Ontario Human Rights Commission (2021) and the
Grant Faulkner Inquest (2018) have raised accessibility concerns about the transition to PRESTO.
10. Will you champion more funding from the provincial government to expand Wheel-Trans service and protect door-to-door Wheel-Trans service for those who need it?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
"I will champion more funding from the provincial government to expand and protect transit options for Wheel-Trans users, however, I would prefer to assess and analyze all transit options for riders with mobility issues, such as ultra light rail transit, in addition to Wheel-Trans, and to consult with riders as to which technologies and service models best meet their needs."
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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11. Will you support funding for platform edge doors in subway stations in the next Council term?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
"Need to gather more information."
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
"Only as a second priority to purchasing enough vehicles to meet the Climate Plan modal share and transit service goals"
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
"This may not be a priority relative to the many needed service operating and capital improvements needed in the next term."
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
"This is a good idea that needs further study."
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"This would be a secondary priority after service improvements."
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
No response
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
"Yes, I would support funding for platform edge doors so long as that funding does not come at the expense of critical transit expansion projects or keeping fares as low as possible for low-income riders. If we want to see ridership recover to pre-COVID levels, we need to build a transit network that is both affordable and reliable."
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
"I would need to better understand the funding commitment required for platform edge doors in all subway stations, particularly as it compares to other pressing TTC capital projects."
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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12. As tokens are replaced by PRESTO single-fare tickets and cards, will you be a champion to Metrolinx and the provincial government to ensure continued access to transit for individuals marginalized by poverty, and drop-in agencies continue to have access?
This includes ensuring access to bulk ordering for drop-ins and community organizations that distribute TTC tickets, expanding locations to buy and reload PRESTO beyond Shoppers Drug Marts (the 3rd party distribution network).
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
No response
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Affordable Transit
The
TTC’s own modelling shows that reducing fares for more people will increase ridership. The
TransformTO technical report states that "providing free, widespread transit is a key equity measure, ensuring access to jobs and services for all in Toronto."
Toronto City Council approved the Fair Pass transit discount program in 2016, and in February 2022 directed staff to proceed with implementation of the next phase of the Fair Pass program as quickly as possible. But the program is not fully funded and has not been expanded to all low-income earners in Toronto.
The Fair Pass discount program is needed, but its $2.10 fares and $123.25 monthly passes are too expensive for people receiving social assistance. The small available discount, means-testing requirements, and the complex application procedure creates barriers to accessing the program: The percentage of eligible Toronto residents using the Fair Pass program is low and declining, with 26% of eligible people using the discount in 2019, 22% in 2020, and 16% in 2021 (though some decline is attributable to the pandemic).
13. Will you immediately fund the 3rd phase of the Fair Pass low income transit discount program in the 2023 municipal budget?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"I will review during the budget process"
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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14. Will you begin implementing fare free public transit, starting with people who receive social assistance, high school students, and on extreme weather alert days?
In January 2022, staff told Councillors that while the Fair Pass program "is important and helpful, it's still very high for low income folks to be able to access," and reported that staff are considering creating a 4th phase that would deepen the discount.
Expanding free TTC to high school students can create transit users for life and reduce the fare policing youth experience. A Kingston, Ontario program to provide free transit passes to high school students, along with an on-bus orientation session to teach students how to ride the bus, has increased overall transit ridership by 73% since 2012.
Some drop-ins have TTC tokens or tickets available on extreme weather alert days, but these are of little use to individuals who are trying to make their way to a shelter or drop-in.
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
"Subject to substantial operating funding from other orders of government, otherwise the funding would likely come at the expense of service frequency"
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"Glad to lobby the other levels of Government and through the budget process"
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
"Yes, and for seniors as well."
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
No response
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
"I will continue to support initiatives aimed at making transit more affordable for Torontonians. To me, that means protecting existing programs for seniors and those with low-income while advocating for more equitable fares for other groups, including post-secondary students."
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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15. The TTC Board has approved fare capping in principle. Will you support funding for fare capping?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"Will study it carefully. Service improvements are a higher priority."
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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16. Will you champion provincial funding for fair fare integration so that all riders travelling within Toronto pay a single flat fare between TTC, GO, and Union Pearson Express and enjoy a free transfer across municipal boundaries?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
"Yes, subject to the Province funding the revenue loss and maintaining (expanding) service levels."
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"I will study it carefully. Fare design should not subsidize urban sprawl."
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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17. Will you oppose fare-by-distance within Toronto or other integration models that would deepen inequality?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
No
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
"I would need to see the specifics; I do not want to support a distance fare which would increase trips for people in the inner suburbs."
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"Will study it carefully."
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Scarborough RT Closure
Line 3 Scarborough RT will close in 2023, at least 7 years before a subway replacement opens. Commutes will get 15 minutes longer and more than one bus per minute (
70 buses per hour) will be needed to replace the Scarborough RT train service. The
TTC has voted to transform the decommissioned Scarborough RT rail corridor into a bus-only corridor when the RT closes in 2023, which will save 10 minutes, but this will take 2 years to construct. A short-term solution is needed so replacement buses don’t get stuck in traffic. There is a unique opportunity to increase connectivity and transform this Scarborough landmark into a linear park. Free transfers between the TTC and GO network would also immediately create more rapid transit options in Scarborough to mitigate the impact of the RT closure.
18. Will you support bus-only lanes northbound on Kennedy and southbound on Midland to accommodate the 70 additional buses per hour that will travel on these routes during peak periods to replace the RT service when it closes?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"I will support to maintain and increase the level of service."
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
"Do we need to fund both if we have the RT corridor, it’s the better option and I moved a motion on this."
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
No response
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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19. Will you support transforming the decommissioned RT rail corridor into a bus-only corridor when the Scarborough RT closes in 2023?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
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Amber Morley |
"Need to gather more information."
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
No
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"I will respect the decision of the local Councillors"
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
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Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
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Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
"Yes, I support looking at all options for the decommissioned SRT corridor including as a bus-only corridor, active transportation (walking and cycling) route, an elevated park, or some combination of all three."
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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ISSUE: Safety and Dignity for All Riders
Public transit should be a positive, dignified, and safe experience for all. Transit users have been sharing broad safety concerns throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, such as inadequate promotion of face masks, crowding on buses, an uptick of anti-Asian racism, and more. There is safety in numbers: The best way to improve safety is to attract more transit users back to the system and expand supportive staff roles. Snowstorms and subway shutdowns for maintenance are unavoidable. But the TTC must be more proactive to ensure rider safety and better communication during both extreme weather events and planned subway closures.
20. Will you work with us to improve winter and pedestrian safety at bus, streetcar, and Wheel-Trans stops?
This involves snow and ice clearing to ensure all riders can safely board their bus or streetcar during the winter, expanding signalized mid-block crossings, and improving amenities at stops.
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
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Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
No response
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
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Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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21. Will you work with us to advance our vision for transit safety that does not expand policing?
This involves developing a strategy to end racism and gender-based violence and harassment on transit, advocating to end fare enforcement and redirecting resources into supportive staff roles, and more.
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"We need affordable, reliable and safe transit system that protects and promotes ridership, while it doesn't infringe on civil liberties."
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
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Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"I look forward to learning more about the options."
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
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Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
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Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
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Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
"Keeping everyone safe on the TTC is my top priority. I have - and will continue to - support more and better training for all our frontline workers so they can de-escalate potential conflicts whenever possible. We should also ensure that riders are paying their fair share whenever possible, so that we can fund all the critical transit priorities we have as a city. That includes keeping fares low for those who need it the most and calling out the need for anti-racism training at every opportunity."
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Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
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Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
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22. Will you work with us to improve riders’ everyday experience navigating the TTC?
This involves more supportive staff in subway stations, wifi on all vehicles, improving subway shutdown plans (wayfinding and communication with riders, road priority for shuttle buses), and introducing an accessible wayfinding standard (using graphics, Braille, visual and audio announcements, and translating construction and emergency notices into languages other than English).
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
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Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
ISSUE: Expanding Public Transit
The provincial government and Metrolinx took over several key rapid transit projects in June 2019 under Bill 107. The Eglinton East and Waterfront LRT projects remain City of Toronto projects that will require City Council’s support to become a reality.
23. Will you champion the expansion of Scarborough’s rapid transit network, including the Eglinton East LRT from Kennedy Station to Malvern, connecting to Sheppard East and McCowan?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
No response
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
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Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"I look forward to learning more."
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
No response
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
24. Will you champion funding for the Waterfront LRT and its westward expansion into South Etobicoke?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
"I look forward to learning more."
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
No response
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
ISSUE: Keeping Transit Public
The billions of dollars being spent on rapid transit expansion in Toronto should benefit the public and local communities, including renters and low-income and racialized residents.
25. Will you support strong Community Benefits Agreements for new rapid transit projects in Toronto?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
26. Will you support rapid public transit expansion that is publicly owned, operated and maintained?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
27. Will you be a strong voice to Metrolinx and the provincial government to stand up for the interests of TTC users and Toronto residents?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
Yes
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|
28. Will you oppose contracting out TTC jobs and services?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore
|
Amber Morley |
Yes
|
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park |
Gord Perks |
Yes
|
Ward 5: York South-Weston |
Frances Nunziata |
"I will support getting value for taxpayers money, while protecting TTC jobs"
|
Ward 9: Davenport |
Alejandra Bravo |
Yes
|
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York |
Ausma Malik |
Yes
|
Ward 11: University-Rosedale |
Dianne Saxe |
Yes
|
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's |
Josh Matlow |
Yes
|
Ward 13: Toronto Centre |
Chris Moise |
Yes
|
Ward 14: Toronto Danforth |
Paula Fletcher |
Yes
|
Ward 17: Don Valley North |
Shelley Carroll |
Yes
|
Ward 19: Beaches-East York |
Brad Bradford |
Yes
|
Ward 23: Scarborough North |
Jamaal Myers |
Yes
|
Ward 24: Scarborough Guildwood |
Paul Ainslie |
Yes
|