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!
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!
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Affordable, accessible, and expanded public transit is key to a just recovery and winning back transit riders. It is one climate solution that will reduce private vehicle use and greenhouse gas emissions! Other cities, like Chicago, Washington, and Los Angeles, are lowering fares to win back riders.
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A new report by transit user group TTCriders is calling for lower fares to win back transit riders and make the TTC safe and accessible now. TTC ridership is at approximately 30% of pre-pandemic levels. World class cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are introducing lower fares and more frequent, reliable service to win back riders and address inequalities.
The TTC is running another transit survey to get feedback on specific fare proposals, including fare capping, fare-by-mode, and fare-by-distance. We need to speak up now against proposals like paying extra for the subway.
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The TTC has released a report recommending that the Scarborough RT (“Line 3”) be shut down in 2023. But a rapid transit replacement won't be built until 2029 at the very earliest. People travelling between Scarborough Town Centre and Kennedy Station will be taking buses for at least six years. Click here to read the staff report (PDF).
The TTC and YRT have a survey in progress to gain the public's opinions on future fare options that will lead to a Five Year Fare Policy and Ten Year Outlook. The purpose of the survey is to develop fare policies that reflect the recent demographics of the growing population.
Toronto City Councillors are voting soon on the 2021 City Budget, which affects transit service and fare levels. City Council must do more to make transit affordable and safe during the pandemic.