Codi Wilson of CP24 reports on TTCriders handing out 'relief kits' to commuters at King Station.
Jenny Yuen of Toronto Sun reports on TTCriders handing out 'overcrowding relief kits' on Yonge line.
Don Mitchell of Global News shares TTCriders plan to distribute "Overcrowding Relief Kits" to commuters at King Station.
Riders need relief
On Thursday, January 18, we launched our “Overcrowding Relief Kits” to commuters on the Yonge line.We handed out breath mints, transit-themed crossword puzzles, and step-by-step instructions on how to relieve overcrowding (hint: it involves calling John Tory and Kathleen Wynne to fund the Relief Line and better TTC service!).
City Council is moving at breakneck speed to freeze government spending in 2018. This will mean Toronto’s 1.8 million transit riders will be paying more for worse service next year. Again. The recommendation to freeze the TTC’s budget for 2018 will go to a full City Council vote on Wednesday May 24.
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.
The Toronto Star published this op ed of ours last Sunday July 17.
Does this issue concern you?
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- Join us at our next campaigns meeting on Thursday July 21, 6pm - 8pm, 720 Bathurst St. Contact [email protected].
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.
CTV and CP-24 joined us at City Hall to call for lower fares for low income riders for the TTC. Check it out.
The low income pass is a really big issue. City staff are returning to city hall on May 31 with recommendations for
providing