BETTER TRANSIT WORKSHOP: Let's talk how to improve the TTC!

Late vehicles. Long Commutes. Overcrowding. Enough is enough—Let's demand better transit!

Join us for a workshop in collaboration with Malvern's 42Voices where we will share stories and have an open discussion about how to improve the TTC and win more riders onto the system. We will be covering topics like transit safety, affordability and fare capping, more frequent service, and more. We’d love to see you there—and appreciate your help spreading the word!

What is the "Ridership Growth Strategy?" (RGS)

TTC rider numbers have not increased enough since COVID: in 2019, the TTC saw 525 mil. riders. By 2028, the TTC projects just 447–470 mil. trips—still far below pre-pandemic levels. We’ve all felt the impact of under-investment: the Scarborough Rapid Transit shutdown, subway slow zones, & overcrowded & unreliable buses.

TTC depends too much on fare revenue because of lack of provincial & federal investment—fares covered 62.6% of its budget in 2019. That’s recovered to just 42%. Without stable investment, we risk a transit death spiral: worse service drives people away, making service even worse.

Source: TTC - Recommended 2025 Operating Budget

The City of Toronto is developing a Ridership Growth Strategy to determine ways to get people using the TTC. We need to make sure that the voices of riders are listened to during the process—especially from under-served areas like Malvern and Scarborough.

When & Where?

• Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Scarborough Civic Centre Toronto Public Library - 156 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4N7
• Light refreshments will be served. Prizes and a raffle.

Schedule

• 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Introduction, "What is the Ridership Growth Strategy?"

• 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Affordability - An opportunity to share your stories and solutions to how we can make and keep the TTC more affordable.

• 2:30pm - 2:40pm: Snack Break (samosas, drinks)

• 2:40pm - 3:10pm: More and Better Service - Let's talk about how to make transit better and more reliable for Scarborough transit users. Share you daily commute and the issues that you face on transit. We'll address TTCriders' campaigns around overcrowded buses and unreliable service in general and how you can get involved.

• 3:10pm - 3:30pm: Conclusion and Raffle

Interested in phone-canvassing with us?

See our events page to sign up!

 

*This event is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library