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Confused about where your candidate stands on transit? This is the blog post to
help you make a great decision on October 27. We've got:
Questions to Ask Your Candidate
Here are some questions we recommend asking the city council candidates in
your area:
1. Will you say yes to the low income fare pass?
In July, City Council voted develop a policy framework for a Low Income Pass
by 2018. TTCriders ask them to be inclusive in deciding who is eligible. At a
minimum it should include ODSP and OW recipients and all those living below
the low-income cut off, including the unemployed. They must find a new source
of revenue to pay for it; we demand no more service cuts and fare increases.
TTCRiders supports a low income fare pass.
2. Will you say yes to the TTC’s plan to increase TTC service now?
In August 2014, the TTC Commission
endorsed a $350 million investment in service over the next four years.
This would allow them to:
- provide 10-minute-or-better service on all streetcars and buses
- expand express bus network
- increase night time service
- introduce two hour transfer fares
This report will come before the new council in January of 2015.
TTCriders supports these recommendations.
3. What is your plan to expand transit to underserved areas of Toronto like
Scarborough and Etobicoke, and how will you pay for it?
We can all agree that investment in rapid transit is long overdue in the inner
suburbs, especially in areas where ridership is high and alternatives are low.
Throughout many long and arduous debates, the pros and cons of rapid transit
technologies (subway, LRT, buses, etc.) have dominated the political
discourse, with very little thought given to the needs of local residents who
depend on transit. We must always examine expansion plans through the lens of
improved service for existing TTC riders.
4. Will you keep the TTC publicly owned, maintained and operated?
A public TTC is more likely to keep fares affordable, provide good service
across Toronto, and be more response to riders concerns.
More resources to help you vote on October 27
