A new report from Ryerson University's City Building Institute (CBI) calculates the value of time savings from the King St. Transit Pilot. Based on the data available they estimate that the project saves riders $11.5 million in time savings per year. Based on their findings, Ryerson CBI recommends that "Toronto City Council should make the project permanent, and expand it to maximize benefits to transit riders and the City."
Transit users across Toronto can now take advantage of a two-hour transfer
window when travelling on the TTC with a PRESTO card. This much needed change,
introduced on Sunday August 26th, will afford transit users greater flexibility
On January 30, 2017, TTCriders organized a successful Day of Action across the City of Toronto. Volunteers converged at key intersections to mobilize riders and educate them on over-crowded routes, the recent fare hike, and the low per-rider municipal subsidy.
Transit advocates are asking Toronto to follow the lead of Niagara Region and Alberta's largest cities by introducing a low-income transit pass for the TTC. Yesterday, Niagara Regional Council approved a $110 reduction in the cost of their transit system's monthly pass for eligible applicants, from $160 to $50. Local politicians initially proposed a more modest price decrease but advocates pressed hard for more robust help for the neediest transit riders. Andy Petrowski, the St. Catharines city councillor who spearheaded the move, said that the reduced cost will particularly assist job seekers: “This gives people who are looking for work or moving to work, traditionally in lower-paying positions, an opportunity to use (regional transit) for the first time.” Niagara is also hoping to boost ridership on their regional transit system through this targeted fare reduction.
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Will the selection committee choose someone that represents transit riders like Helen Liu and seniors fighting for reduced fares? Write to the selection committee members and tell them that you want people on the commission who will represent riders[/caption]
Any investment of public dollars should go towards supporting good green jobs for Ontarians. Government investments into public transit should offer Ontarians, and Torontonians, the possibility of meaningful, well-paid work. Good jobs help build a brighter future for our province.
As a way of wishing you a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2014, the TTC
Commission (and City Council, by default) is increasing the cost of TTC fares –
yet again! On January 1, 2014, transit riders on the TTC can expect to pay $5