Advocacy group releases report outlining TTC problems
CTV News Toronto’s Beth Macdonell has the details of the TTCRiders report suggesting several routes do not meet on-time performance standards.
Dec. 1 is the day for transit justice
After many years of campaigning, the city has
finally released its plan
to make the TTC more affordable. The plan recommends people on social assistance
get a 33% discount on tokens and a 21% discount on the metropass starting in
2018. Low income riders will be eligible for the same discount in 2019 and
beyond. You're an eligible low income rider if you earn $22,000 or less if
you're single, about $31,000 if you're a single parent with a kid, and about
$45,000 total if you're a two parent household with two kids.
WHAT DO WE DO NOW?
1. Help us respond. TTCriders and the Fair Fare Coalition are having deep tough discussions about how to respond. What we do know is the report doesn't go far enough. We still need free TTC for people on social assistance, and $50 metropass and $1 token for low income riders. We invite you to join us on Tuesday November 29th from 4pm - 5.30pm at 720 Bathurst St and help us develop our response. It is important you read the report before you come. You are welcome to share your feedback on the city's report on our google form. 2. Sign up to share your story about the need for affordable fares for all and depute at the Executive Committee meeting on December 1st. We encourage you to arrive at the Executive Committee meeting by 12.30pm. You can sign up yourself by emailing [email protected]. 3. Come to our Event at 12:30 on Dec. 1 inside City Hall. 100 Queen St W, RSVP now. 4. Send a message to your elected official for free TTC for people on social assistance and $50 metropass/$1 tokens about this issue right now. 5. Endorse our demands – as an individual or group or organization. Endorse now. See who has endorsed.
In 2014, the City, in response to community pressure, agreed to come up with a
plan to make the TTC more affordable
for low income riders. After over a year of delays and the most recent
postponement of the report’s October 26 release, the City Executive is
supposed to discuss and vote on a plan to make the TTC more affordable on
Thursday December 1st.
This is our chance to add to the pressure on City Councillors to bring in recommendations that will make a real difference. Our campaign wants free fares for people on social assistance, $50 monthly fares/$1 a ride for people on low incomes, including low income seniors and students, and more.
The Fare Fair Coalition and TTCriders, along with our many allies and activists, including the Ontario Chinese Seniors Association, have been fighting to lower TTC transit fares for low income people who rely on public transit to carry out all of the activities of daily life. Many are forced to choose between feeding the family and taking the bus. Everyone should have the right to travel. Many other cities have made a promise to make the TTC more affordable, including Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Edmonton, and more. It's Toronto's turn.Thank you for everything you to do support public transit.
Karin, Tina, Herman, Cindy, Susan, Merrill, Margot, Joel, Daniella, Jessica,
Susy, Karlyn and fellow members of the Fair Fare Coalition, TTCriders and the
Ontario Chinese Seniors Association, CARP-Toronto, Bob Rumball Centre, and
more.
Who endorsed the Fair Fare Coalition?
Mayor Tory and City Council: We stand for a truly affordable low income pass and an affordable TTC for all
Access Alliance
Art Heart Community Art Centre
BRCD Adult Education Program
BRCD Progressive Assisted Living Program
BRCD - Supportive Independent Living Program
Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf - Adult Residental Program
CAMH
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
CodeRedTO
Community & Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP)
De La Salle College "Oaklands"
Free Transit Toronto and Socialist Project
Fair Fare Coalition
Friend of a Friend Matchmaking Inc.
George Brown College Academic Upgrading Programs
Greater Toronto Workers Assembly/Free and Accessible
Jane Finch Centre
Jane Finch Community Legal Services
Jane Finch Community Ministry
Jessie's -The June Callwood Centre for Young Women
LAMP Community Health Centre
Margaret's Toronto East Drop-In Centre
Masaryk Friends
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
Native Child &Family Services of Toronto
Neighbourhood Information Post
No One is Illegal/ Shelter Sanctuary
Ontario Chinese Seniors Association
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
Opportunity For Advancement
Our Place Initiative
Red Wagon Collective
Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre
Parkdale Club, Communist Party of Canada
Parkdale Project Read
Pasan
PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs
Ralph Thornton Community Centre
Red Wagon Collective
Scarborough Transit Action
Schools Welcome Refugees
Sistering
SKETCH Working Arts
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
St. Stephen's Community House
Street Health
The Stop Community Food Centre
St. Felix Centre
Success Beyond Limits
Supporting Our Youth
Social Planning Toronto
Toronto Centre for Community Learning & Development
Toronto Civic Employees Union CUPE LOCAL 416
Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
TTCriders
Toronto Drop-In Network
Toronto Friendship Centre
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
Toronto Airport Workers Council
Unifor 2002
Unison Community Health Centre
Wychwood Open Door
York University Graduate Students Association
Street Health
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Report suggests ‘bunching’ to blame for widespread delays on TTC buses and streetcars
According to a new report by the transit advocacy group TTCriders, only ten of the TTC’s bus and streetcar routes are meeting the benchmark for on-time service during rush hour throughout the city. Catalina Gillies with the details.
TTC’s on-time metrics don’t match actual transit rider experience: report
A new report by the transit advocacy group TTCriders suggests that the TTC’s on-time metrics don’t actually match the transit rider experience.
The report says that riders wait 50 per cent longer than scheduled on 10 routes across the city and transit users wait 30 per cent longer than scheduled on 41 routes. The issue is apparently due to “bunching” – when one bus falls behind and the bus behind it catches up.
The report found that riders on routes where “bunching” is common waited an average of four minutes longer than scheduled.