Accessibility

Will candidates commit to a transit system accessible to all?

A truly accessible transit system means more than being able to board a bus, streetcar or subway. Riders need to be able to navigate the system, understand where they are going, safely get to and from their stop, and rely on door-to-door service when conventional transit cannot meet their needs.

For too many riders, these barriers can make taking transit more difficult, stressful, or sometimes impossible. Confusing or inconsistent signage can make the TTC harder to navigate, particularly for riders with disabilities, seniors, tourists and people who are unfamiliar with the system. For Wheel-Trans users, reliable door-to-door service can be essential to getting to work, medical appointments, school and other parts of daily life.

Over the next four years, Toronto needs to make the TTC easier to use for everyone. That means fully implementing the TTC's wayfinding strategy, protecting and expanding door-to-door Wheel-Trans service for those who need it, and ensuring accessibility is prioritized during snowstorms and other disruptions. Here's what we asked candidates:

13. Do you endorse fully funding the 10 year TTC wayfinding strategy to improve signage and information for riders across the network?

Nadia Guerrera	Yes
Debbie King	Yes
Diana Chan McNally	Yes
Bridget Ogundipe	Yes
Adam Pham	Yes
Vanessa Raponi	Yes
Holly Weber	Yes
Steve Yuen	Yes

14. Will you protect and expand door-to-door Wheel-Trans service for those who need it?

Nadia Guerrera	Yes
Debbie King	Yes
Diana Chan McNally	Yes
Bridget Ogundipe	Yes
Adam Pham	Yes
Vanessa Raponi	Yes
Holly Weber	Yes
Steve Yuen	Yes

15. Will you commit to ensuring Toronto's snow event response prioritizes timely clearing of curbside snow piles at Wheel-Trans, bus, and streetcar stops after snowstorms?

Nadia Guerrera	Yes
Debbie King	Yes
Diana Chan McNally	Yes
Bridget Ogundipe	Yes
Adam Pham	Yes
Vanessa Raponi	Yes
Holly Weber	Yes
Steve Yuen	Yes

Some candidates offered extra comments about their position on TTC accessibility:

Nadia Guerrera

"Accessibility must be built into every part of the transit journey. That means clear information, accessible stations and stops, reliable door to door Wheel Trans service and timely snow clearing. Seniors, families and people with disabilities should be able to use the TTC safely, independently and with confidence."

Bridget Ogundipe

"Accessibility cannot be an afterthought. It has to be at the front of every decision. It’s not enough for our system to look accessible on paper if it doesn't work in practice. We have to listen to people living with disabilities before designs are finalized, and when gaps or barriers occur, we must take full accountability and fix them immediately."

Adam Phan

The TTC should be accessible to all.

Vanessa Raponi

"Accessibility is not optional, all folks regardless of ability must be able to use the streetcar. By helping folks with physical disabilities, we help everyone: the dad with a stroller, the student carrying papers after class, the small business owner bringing stock a couple stations over. Winter maintenance and elevators impact all of us."

Holly Weber

"I support having a long-term plan to make the TTC easier and more accessible to navigate."