TTCriders and Small Change Fund are hosting a six-month training program for transit riders to build their leadership and community organizing skills. This is an opportunity to meet other transit users, learn and strategize about how we can win better transit, and practice organizing for change in your neighbourhood. The program involves six group learning sessions, with a practicum component. The program is free and scholarships are provided, but space is limited.
Bus lanes were on the agenda at the July 14th TTC Board meeting. 15 transit riders made speeches in support of implementing more bus lanes and increasing bus service, and were covered by CBC and CityNews. By sharing their experiences they made Commissioners aware of the severe overcrowding that the TTC had before and during the pandemic -- and warned of the risks transit riders face when schools and workplaces re-open.
As of July 2nd, 2020, face coverings will be required on the TTC. Face coverings can include a bandana, a scarf, fabric, or a mask. Read more about how to wear and make your own face covering out of a t-shirt here (available in 11 languages).
The TTC Board voted on June 17th to take the next step towards bus-only lanes! Staff will come up with a plan for how to implement 5 bus-only lanes and they'll now consider a 6th transit priority corridor on Lawrence East.
“Transit will never be safe for everyone as long as police brutality remains a threat to Black lives.” -- statement from TransitCenter (US)
TTCriders joins in mourning the devastating loss of Black peoples’ lives at the hands of police. George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer on video in Minneapolis. D’Andre Campbell, who was killed by a police officer in Peel Region this April after he called for help. Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who died in the presence of police last week and whose family is demanding answers and justice.
Join the May 28th day of action for emergency transit funding!
Essential workers -- like nurses, doctors and sanitation staff -- rely on transit to get to work.But public transit systems across Canada are facing service cuts and driver layoffs, because they depend mostly on fares for funding. Right now we need more service, not less, for safe physical distancing on transit!
Wednesday May 27, 2020 7:00-7:45 pm Join the Online Community Forum: Right to Ride
About: Prior to the Covid-19 emergency, the Scarborough Civic Action Network identified affordable transit as a priority equity issue facingTune in at 4pm on May 21st for a livestream update about recent TTC changes during COVID-19 and what we can do about it.
RSVP on Facebook or tune in to the TTCriders Facebook page at 4pm on Thursday May 21st.
On May 12, 2020, more than 50 organizations across Canada sent a letter to the federal government calling for emergency and permanent transit operating funding.
Does your organization want to sign on? Add your organization's name using this form. If you want to show support as an individual, send a message to your MP here.