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Letter: TTC's new planned "Use of Force" policies and its impact on transit riders who miss their fare

Read our letter to the TTC Board about why proposed policy changes are not clear enough in determining whether fare inspectors and special constables would be able to use force against transit riders who miss fare payment, are in distress, or otherwise exhibiting non-violent behaviour.

Advocates say Ontario Place deal between province, Toronto falls short

Advocates say Ontario Place deal between province, Toronto falls short |  CityNews Toronto

Toronto agreed to allow the development of Ontario Place in exchange for the government uploading the DVP and the Gardiner Expressway. Flemingdon residents and others feel that there is a need for more funding to take care of the city needs such as financial crisis, transportation and shelters.There is about 300 million given in funding to TTC but, most is going in the LRT lines, but more is needed to help out with the ongoing crisis.

More TTC subway disruptions and overcrowding likely without federal, provincial funds for new trains

November 17, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – A new TTC staff report warns that less reliable subway service and more crowded trains are on the horizon if aging subway trains on Line 2 are not replaced. Transit advocacy group TTCriders is calling on Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau to chip in for new trains on the TTC’s Line 2, and to add new trains to Line 1.

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