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This week, the provincial government took another step towards taking over the TTC subway system. But it’s not a done deal! Join TTCriders and our allies at the February 22nd Day of Action to build the momentum we need to stop the subway upload.
On February 7th and 11th the City Budget Committee visited four locations around the city to hear members of the public speak about their priorities for the 2019 budget. Dozens of residents and TTCriders members made powerful deputations about the need to invest in better transit that is affordable for everyone. The Budget Committee also heard from many others who supported our call to action for a fairly funded TTC in order to build an equitable and thriving city that takes real climate action.
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Put the brakes on subway takeover: riders group
February 12, 2019 (Toronto, ON) — Transit advocacy group TTCriders says the Terms of Reference released by the City and Province on subway upload negotiations is missing two crucial aspects: the City’s capacity to oppose it and the principle of affordability.
“Premier Ford hasn’t convinced anyone that stealing the subway will deliver better transit,” said Shelagh Pizey-Allen. “This city’s transit riders deserve much better.”
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Lauren O'Neil of BlogTO reports on an ad appearing on the Toronto subway. Was TTCriders behind this?
On Friday January 24 the TTC Board met to vote on the TTC's 2019 operating
and capital budgets and the 15-Year Capital Plan. On the very same day, transit
riders across Toronto experienced major delays of up to 3 hours due to signal
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Advocates warn TTC delays, crowding will worsen without investment
January 24, (Toronto, ON) – Transit riders and members of transit advocacy organizations will attend this afternoon’s TTC Board meeting to speak against proposed fare increases and urge Board members to increase TTC funding.
Our personal stories have the power to influence decision-makers. As transit riders, we face long wait times, overcrowding, and expensive fares on a daily basis and that has a real negative impact on our health and well-being.
The 2019 TTC Budget was released this morning and confirmed what we expected: the TTC is planning to hike fares starting April 1, 2019. But it's not too late to put the pressure on City Council and demand a properly funded TTC: