A new community research report from TTCriders warns that the majority of Scarborough transit users are not aware that Line 3 Scarborough RT will close permanently in 2023. Our report calls for urgent measures to prevent the worst-case scenario of 7+ years of replacement shuttle buses stuck in traffic. Read below and sign the petition!
Trevor Dunn of CBC News reports on the replacement options for the Scarborough RT once it shuts down in 2023. TTCriders survey shows that about 91.5% of people would like the decommissioned SRT rail line converted into a bus right-of-way.
The TTC is creating a "5-Year Fare Plan" and Toronto City Council is voting soon on the 2022 Budget. This is a critical opportunity for the TTC to win back riders, help our public transit system recover, and ensure that all Toronto residents have equal access to mobility. 55 organizations have signed this open letter, calling on Toronto City Council to invest in needed affordability measures. You can take action by signing up to speak to the TTC Board on February 10th or signing the petition.
Read TTCriders' submission to Ontario's 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation.
Dear Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy,
TTCriders is a membership-based organization of transit users in Toronto. During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers in essential services, including health care and food systems, are relying on safe and accessible transit to get to work.
Take action for better transit in the Toronto City Budget by RSVPing for an upcoming phone bank or outreach event or by signing the petition! TTCriders is campaigning for funding for the transit discount for minimum wage workers, more bus service, the TTC’s 5-Year Fare Plan, and N-95 masks distributed on the bus network.
Jamie Casemore of The Toronto Observer writes about how the recent snowstorm highlighted public transit concerns. TTCriders suggests adding more bus lanes and getting more operations funding from the government.
TTCriders was interviewed in the Toronto Star about why the transit discount for minimum-wage workers should be funded in the City Budget this year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Relief for essential workers left out of City Budget, says transit group
January 13, 2022 (Toronto, ON) — Transit rider organization TTCriders says the proposed 2022 Toronto City Budget is failing low-wage, essential workers because a promised transit discount has been left out while service cuts continue to impact riders.
David Rider and Jennifer Pagliaro of The Star discuss Mayor Tory's transit legacy.
Have you been waiting longer for your bus? Did you know that the TTC reduced service on 57 routes?
Sign up now to share your story with the City Councillors who are responsible for TTC service cuts!
Mike Adler of the Scarborough Mirror covers TTCriders' report about the future of the Scarborough RT (Line 3).
Toronto has a plan to speed up buses and streetcars, but it is not being implemented fast enough. Show your support for transit priority by taking the RapidTO survey by November 28th!
You can use the guide below to help you navigate the survey.