This post was written by TTCriders Campaigns Committee member, Bill Worrell.
I distributed postcards at the picnic at Lotherton Summer Festival, 100 Lotherton Pathway, Lotherton Green Space (new Caledonia and Lawrence West) on August 20. It is an area of high-rise buildings where we just walked around, with no table. The event was organized by the North York Community House. There was food, music, bouncy castle, and information booths, etc. It was a real family event.
I found the discussion to be very enjoyable. The event was full of families. Talking to folks was easy, people are relaxed and have lots of time and are very open to our campaigns. I basically opened with something like “Hi I’m from TTCriders, we are an organization of people who ride the TTC. We think that the TTC is too expensive and too inconvenient/inefficient/slow" or "we want lower fares and better service".
Almost everybody I spoke to was receptive, and I heard many stories, about long commutes, breakdowns, and high costs. Generally, I found that it was definitely less rushed than speaking to riders on a subway platform or at a TTC stop. People were relaxed and had time to chat. Revealing the realities of Toronto funding as compared to North American cities was news to many folks. It was empowering for some, knowing that there are alternatives out there. For those that did recognize us, they saw us as a small organization, which tells me that this grassroots work is important!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2025
Toronto, ON — TTCriders, a membership-based transit advocacy organization, is celebrating a victory today as, after hearing a marathon six hours of speakers, with most voicing support on the issue, the Executive Committee approved RapidTO dedicated transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets. This would not have been possible without transit riders standing up and speaking in favour of this common-sense solution.
RE: EX25.4 - RapidTO: Transit Priority on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto — Transit riders gathered this morning at Dufferin Subway Station alongside TTCriders, the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), and Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) to call on Toronto City Council to implement long-promised dedicated transit lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets.