The Union Pearson Express train received a shocking $52.26 government subsidy per ride during its first 10 months of operation, according to a Metrolinx report
An LRT NETWORK is the best plan for TRANSIT RIDERS
In Friday's edition of The Globe and Mail, it was revealed that the Scarborough subway costs are expected to rise by $900 million to $2.9 billion.
The $900 million additional cost estimate for the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) proves once again, an LRT network is, by far, the best choice for Scarborough transit riders.
From the TTCriders Scarborough Committee
What is the plan for Scarborough Centre? This seems like a simple question, but it is one that has us confused. Very confused.
On the one hand, a one-stop subway extension is included as part of the proposed Scarborough Rapid Transit Network because it “Supports the development of Scarborough Centre as a vibrant regional urban centre.” Those of us using Scarborough Centre station on the RT today look out at the fields of parking surrounding the mall and Civic Centre can be excused for thinking that the plan is to re-purpose those lots into the type of place you would want to ride transit to, i.e., a vibrant urban centre.
“It used to take me 30 minutes to ride the subway to school, but since Metrolinx hiked fares on the Spadina line, I can’t afford it. Now I ride two crowded buses and a streetcar to get to school, and it takes me an hour and a half.” TTC rider, Suhail Barot.
CTV and CP-24 joined us at City Hall to call for lower fares for low income riders for the TTC. Check it out.
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Over 250 transit riders held a rally today at City Hall and then attended the
On May 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Greenwood station and announced the federal government is contributing $840 million over three years to the TTC.
This is good news because the TTC needs the money. The TTC has $2.8 billion in unfunded capital projects it has to complete in the next 10 years just to keep the TTC in a state of good repair. All while building a much needed new bus garage in Scarborough, and continuing to make the TTC more accessible by installing elevators at every subway station.
Next Tuesday, October 24 the Mayor's Executive Committee will be discussing advancing fare integration for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
This motion is asking for a
The Wynne government is right to develop an ambitious strategy to tackle catastrophic climate change and rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the province’s $7 billion plan does not invest enough in public transit.
Over a year ago the City, in response to our pressure, agreed to come up with a plan to make the TTC more affordable for low income riders. Now the report is returning to City Hall.
This is our chance to get free fares for people on social assistance, and $50 fares for people on low incomes.