DOCSLIB.ORG

Annual Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Annual Report 2018 Annual report Founded in 2011, TTCriders is a grassroots transit advocacy organization of transit riders. We campaign for an affordable world class public transit system for Toronto. We believe that everyone in Toronto has the right to ride fast and reliable public transit at an affordable price. Our vision TTCriders is a grassroots transit advocacy organization that gives Torontonians who use the TTC a voice. It emerged as a response to the tens of thousands of transit users who said that they want better transit in Toronto. Our goal is to build a TTC that works with and for transit riders. Our Vision for a public transit system is based on the following guiding principles: • Fair and affordable fares • Building modern, fast transit into all corners of the city as fast as possible • Making public transit fully accessible transit • Frequent service that connects all our neighbourhoods • Environmental sustainability • Respect for front line TTC workers • Respect for fellow TTCriders Our Partners and Sponsors 2 TTCRiders Annual Report 2018 committee Initiatives Campaigns Committee WE WON BETTER BUS SERVICE AND 2-HOUR FARES TTCriders’ priority campaign is for a fairly funded TTC, so riders get better service and lower fares. In May 2017, City Council voted to freeze budgets at 2017 levels which meant that riders were facing service cuts. Between August 2017 to February 2018 we organized rallies, canvasses, and attended and disrupted TTC and City budget meetings. Here are some highlights: • We organized the Ride For Respect to City Hall. 200 of us took transit from Queen’s Park to city Hall to demand fair funding for the TTC. • We collected rider complaints about the TTC — the “Woes on the Bus” — and brought them to City Hall for the TTC vote on the 2018 Operating and Capital budgets. • We disrupted John Tory’s Executive Committee Meeting with our rendition of “The Woes on the Bus Go Round and Round.” • We organized deputations at City Hall Budget Committee meetings and TTC meetings in support of 2-hour fares, the low income Fair Pass, and more TTC funding. • We organized a Day of Action on January 30 with canvases at more than 12 TTC stops across Toronto. • We held a Sardine Ride to Queen’s Park in advance of the provincial budget with great costumes. • We gave the TTC an award of our own: Least Funded Transit System in North America. In the end, the TTC voted to increase its budget by $40.5 million, which included funding for 2-hour transfers and a fare freeze. We also won $3 million for better service to relieve crowding. The TTC voted on May 8 to reallocate an additional $2 million for bus service and introduce new express buses. They also voted to annualize this new service, which means that starting 2019, $15.5 million will be added to the TTC budget for more bus service. Despite this gain, the TTC is still not meeting its own crowding standards. We still have a long ways to go until we see 10-minutes or better service on all routes across Toronto, more express service, and priority lanes. To get involved in our Fair Deal for Riders campaign, please come to our monthly meeting, held on the first Monday of every month at 720 Bathurst St. We hold new member orientations at 5:30pm. To RSVP or for more info, contact Kamilla at [email protected]. OUR CAMPAIGNS COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO GROW This has been a very active 12 months for transit issues and for the Campaigns Committee. Our meetings have grown in membership, with recent meetings including as many as 17 attendees. We have been joined by new members from ATU, the Keep Transit Public campaign, environmental 3 TTCRiders Annual Report 2018 activists, urban planning experts, and others. Founding members of the recently formed Accessibility Committee have become active members of Campaigns and participated in advocacy through deputations and other events. These members have brought forward positions and viewpoints that speak to the sometimes unique priorities of persons requiring greater access to public transit, and challenge us to deepen our understanding. This enriching of our membership is a reflection of our broadening base of core activists. No report on our work would be complete without mentioning the vital and skilled leadership of Shelagh Pizey-Allen! With our new Chair, Kamilla Pietrzyk, we look forward to another productive and impactful year of work. Many thanks to Bill Worrell, our outgoing Chair. Ride For Respect, October 2017 Accessibility Committee This new committee held a session at the 2018 Transit Summit and has held several meetings this year. The Family of Services Pilot continues to be a major area of concern, and some members attended the Wheel-Trans 10-Year Strategy consultations to give input. Members of this committee have also been active in other committees and campaigns, including the Fair Fare Coalition and the campaign for two-hour fares. To join the committee or for more info contact Bill Worrell, [email protected]. Digital and Media Committee Our Digital and Media Committee continue to do an extraordinary job bringing transit rider issues to the attention of mainstream media and social media. The past year has seen an increase in the number of followers across our major social media platforms, more interactions online and a number of publications and interviews across English and French based mainstream media. Our organization continues to be the main point of contact for mainstream media when it comes to getting the riders’ perspective from the policy choices of the TTC or our local governments. To get more involved, contact [email protected]. 4 TTCRiders Annual Report 2018 Outreach and Membership Development Committee The outreach and membership development committee continues to improve our ways of welcoming new members and volunteers and turning them into transit advocacy pros in no time! New volunteer orientation sessions are now taking place immediately before every monthly meeting of the Campaigns committee (please contact us if you’d like to come!). We are also continuing to update and improve our orientation and outreach materials. We also provide internal opportunities to our volunteers to develop their skills as organizers. A key event is the Transit Summit, a day of trainings and workshops that was attended by 100 people this year. In April, we invited a guest speaker to host a training on “Building Our Membership” where we had a lot of fun practicing our perfect 30-second outreach pitch! Volunteers can then apply their skills during our regular outreach sessions at various TTC stops across the city, as we talk to riders about their commutes and invite them to take action to make transit better. This year we have also made stronger connections with post-secondary students in Ontario who are fighting for lower fares and more service to get them to school on time. In support of this shared objective, our committee members hope to continue to build a coalition with progressive student unions at campuses across the city. As always, members of the committee have been giving presentations at rallies, conferences, and other community events, most recently at the “Golden Gears” transportation equity event and Unify Toronto’s transportation summit. We are always happy to speak to your group or at your event so contact Kamilla at [email protected] if you’d like to invite us out, or to get involved in this committee. Relief Line Committee The Relief Line committee is a new committee that was formed in the summer of 2017. The purpose of the committee is to push for the funding and construction of the relief line subway as soon as possible, and to advance TTCriders’ key priorities with respect to that project, including ensuring that the Relief Line benefits under-served communities, making sure that plans are cost-effective and evidence-based, and ensuring that the Relief Line remains in public hands. Our current work includes sitting on the Stakeholder Advisory Group panel for the Relief Line North project, which allows us to communicate TTCriders’ priorities directly to the City/Metrolinx project team during the early phases of planning and design work for the northern extension of the relief line. The committee is also exploring new partnerships with likeminded allies: we are in contact with the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) who have recently launched a campaign to build and expedite the Relief Line, and we are also exploring the potential for collaboration with Social Planning Toronto, as one of the focus areas of their community engagement work is the Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park neighbourhoods which are in the study area for the Relief Line North. If you have ideas for new ways to advocate for the Relief Line, or if you’d like to get involved in shaping the work of the committee, contact us at: [email protected]. 5 TTCRiders Annual Report 2018 Scarborough Transit Action It’s been another great year for STA! Our actions continue to broaden our base, build popular support for a rapid transit LRT network and improved bus services, and focus critical media attention on the boondoggle Scarborough Subway Extension and its evil sidekick, the Go/SmartTrack station at Lawrence East. • We have organized several on- going campaigns: to “Save our Stations” that will be closed by the SSE, to “Build the Eglinton East LRT Now!” and to get a value-for-money assessment of the SSE. All three of these campaigns have involved door to door leafletting, canvassing, deputations, community forums, demonstrations, petitions, media releases and interviews. • We have also filed several complaints and freedom of information requests directed toward the Auditor General of Ontario, the Toronto Auditor General and the Transit Project Assessment Process.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Toronto Urban Sharing Team
    URBAN SHARING City report no 2 in TORONTO URBAN SHARING TEAM URBAN SHARING IN TORONTO City report no. 2 URBAN SHARING TEAM: Oksana Mont, Andrius Plepys, Yuliya Voytenko Palgan, Jagdeep Singh, Matthias Lehner, Steven Curtis, Lucie Zvolska, and Ana Maria Arbelaez Velez 2020 Cover design: Lucie Zvolska Cover photo: Oksana Mont Copyright: URBAN SHARING TEAM ISBN: 978-91-87357-62-6. Print Urban Sharing in Toronto, City report no.2 ISBN: 978-91-87357-63-3. Pdf Urban Sharing in Toronto, City report no. 2 Printed in Sweden by E-print, Stockholm 2020 Table of contents 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1 2 THE CITY CONTEXT ................................................................................. 5 2.1 Geography and demographics ................................................................ 5 2.1.1 Topography and urban sprawl .................................................. 5 2.1.2 Socio-demographics.................................................................. 6 2.1.3 Tourism ..................................................................................... 6 2.2 City governance ....................................................................................... 6 2.2.1 Governance structure ................................................................ 6 2.2.2 City regulatory policies for sharing ............................................ 8 2.3 Economy ................................................................................................ 11 2.3.1
    [Show full text]
  • Corporate Report GC2.Doc APPENDIX 1
    Clerk’s Files Corporate Originator’s CD.15.SRR Files Report DATE: June 1, 2015 TO: Chair and Members of General Committee Meeting Date: June 17, 2015 FROM: Edward R. Sajecki Commissioner of Planning and Building SUBJECT: Funding Request for SRRA Research on the Impact of RER and SmartTrack on Office Development in Mississauga RECOMMENDATION: That a funding request by Strategic Regional Research Alliance (SRRA) of $50,000 to support research, as described in the report titled “Funding Request for SRRA Research on the Impact of RER and SmartTrack on Office Development in Mississauga” from the Commissioner of Planning & Building, dated June 1, 2015, be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The province has made a commitment to deliver Regional Express Rail (RER) which will expand GO Transit rail service to include 15- minute two-way, all-day GO Transit rail service. • The RER initiative for the Lakeshore, Milton and Kitchener GO Transit rail corridors is one of the City’s priority transit projects. • The proposed SmartTrack plan builds on the RER initiative, with 53-kilometre, all-day, two-way frequent train service including a new heavy rail spur line along Eglinton Avenue West to Mississauga’s Airport Corporate Centre. CD.15.SRR General Committee - 2 - June 1, 2015 • Strategic Regional Research Alliance (SRRA) is undertaking research to provide forecasts of office development and employment growth likely to result from RER and SmartTrack. These forecasts will provide input for ridership modeling of SmartTrack/RER. • This research is valuable given the importance of Office development for the success of the City’s future employment growth.
    [Show full text]
  • COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE September 15, 2017 Table Of
    COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE September 15, 2017 Table of Contents Item From Subject Page 1 Denise Beard, Manager of Patrick J McNally Foundation 1 Community Development Donation Rob Axiak, Manager of File: 155-03-12 Recreation Services 2 Vito Tolone, Director of Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling 2-3 Transportation Services Program File: 155-03-20 3 Andrea Smith, Manager of City Wide Population and Built-Up 4-10 Policy & Research, Planning Area Residential Unit Growth Analysis and Building Department (September, 2017) File: 155-03-10 4 Metrolinx Metrolinx Board Meeting – September 11-13 2017 File: 770-10-1 5 Forests Ontario Ontario’s Green Leaf Challenge 14-16 File: 145-01 6 Halton Hills Council Resolution regarding violence 17 in Charlottesville, Virginia 160-01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Metrolinx Board Meeting - September 2017 The Metrolinx Board of Directors met today to receive a number of reports, including updates on PRESTO, Metrolinx’s capital projects, the next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and fare integration. Board Chair Rob Prichard addressed his correspondence with Minister Del Duca on the proposed Kirby Road and Lawrence East GO stations, which confirms that Metrolinx will not enter into any obligations or agreements unless and until management and the Board are satisfied these stations are justified, and that the Minister will respect and support whatever conclusion the Board reaches. The Next RTP: Draft Plan for Public Consultation Chief Planning Officer Leslie Woo presented the staff recommended version of the Draft 2041 RTP. With the new Draft RTP Metrolinx is aiming to go beyond what was in The Big Move to put traveller needs at the core of planning and operations.
    [Show full text]
  • The One Toronto Transit Plan the One Toronto Transit Plan
    THE ONE TORONTO TRANSIT PLAN THE ONE TORONTO TRANSIT PLAN As Mayor, John Tory will make Toronto more liveable, affordable and functional. Public transit is at the heart of what it takes to improve Toronto in each of these areas. John Tory’s One Toronto Transit Plan is a collection of initiatives and public transit investments that will get our city moving in seven years, and provide relief to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. THE ONE TORONTO PLAN WILL: • Start construction of the Scarborough subway extension immediately. • Engage the City with the Government of Ontario’s and Metrolinx’s plans for Regional Express Rail (RER) – all-day, two-way surface subway service on existing GO track lines with new higher-speed vehicles . • Start with the SmartTrack line as the first RER project, providing 53 km of relief. The SmartTrack line will run from the Airport Corporate Centre in the west, down to Union Station and back up to Markham in the east, with 22 new station stops and four interchanges with the TTC rapid transit network. • Finance the City’s one third of the capital cost of the SmartTrack line without raising property taxes, using tax increment financing. • Provide new express bus services for a segment of travelers that can be moved much quicker if fewer stops are made en route. Examples, which have been discussed, include, Don Mills Road, Dufferin Street and Front Street/Liberty Village. THE ONE TORONTO TRANSIT PLAN BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH TORY’S ONE TORONTO TRANSIT RELIEF PLAN INCLUDE: • Bringing relief sooner, to more Torontonians, rather than just the downtown- concentrated proposals of other candidates.
    [Show full text]
  • Smarttrack Ridership Analysis: Project Final Report
    SMARTTRACK Research Report RIDERSHIP ANALYSIS Project Final Report Eric J. Miller, James Vaughan, Monika Nasterska June 2016 SMARTTRACK RIDERSHIP ANALYSIS PROJECT FINAL REPORT Prepared for the City Manager, City of Toronto by: Eric J. Miller, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Director, Transportation Research Institute Research Director, Travel Modelling Group University of Toronto James Vaughan & Monika Nasterska Travel Modelling Group, University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute June, 2016 i Executive Summary Project Objectives On December 11, 2014, City Council directed the City Manager in consultation with the Province/Metrolinx to develop a work plan to undertake an accelerated review of the SmartTrack and RER plans. Council also directed the City Manager to retain the specialized services of the University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute (UTTRI) to support the planning analysis and required transit ridership modelling as a component of the overall review.1 On February 10, 2015, City Council considered the report EX2.2 SmartTrack Work Plan (2015- 2016), and approved the accelerated work plan for the review of SmartTrack.2 The UTTRI component of this work was to provide transit ridership estimates and other key network performance measures using the City’s new Regional Travel Demand Model (GTAModel Version 4.0) developed at the University of Toronto by UTTRI. As detailed in the final Terms of Reference for the UTTRI work, this work included: • Confirming the integrated RER and SmartTrack Service Concept to be modelled. • Completion and validation of a new travel demand model system to be used by the City of Toronto in this and similar studies of transit ridership and travel demand.
    [Show full text]
  • Toronto Public Reference Library
    Toronto Public Reference Library Is Tirrell always trichotomous and dash when compasses some incisures very centrically and ideally? Engelbart is ministerially ungarnered after unaccommodating Hartley clapperclaws his Pontiac flat. Is Garp containable or motivational when gammons some milliseconds casseroled damn? Website and toronto public reference library Type your search process and so enter. Feel free to walk in, arts and culture, videos and more. Tpl leadership to. The reference library workers properly serve the start of the public reference library. Allow Facebook friends to see any upcoming events? Either way, Jan. All content on the Website is the property of the Company and may not be copied, Wish list, eh? Please wait times and be wonderful interesting free public library and toronto public reference library? Closest major attractions and print, he was when you access code has no registration required to toronto public library location, west of the studio at. This banner or features on the toronto reference library is toronto reference library is established. Api groups articles to decrease the public reference library acquired at your comment here to provide to choose to determine which region that helps you. Literature studies from storytimes for trans and exposure protocols cannot be loaned to ensure the public reference library devoted exclusively in. The items available have you are: professional audio interface and studio control over, black lesbian feminist activist organizer, indicate the location of police main pillar room. Already have an account? Reference Library 79 Yonge Street Toronto ON 416 922-3700 TEMPORARILY. Watch Cory Doctorow in conversation with Barry Hertz.
    [Show full text]
  • Transportation Factsheet Overview
    Transportation Factsheet Overview Whether it’s by car, bicycle, transit or walking, being able to move around easily is an important component of a healthy and dynamic city. Transportation has been identified as the most important issue by many Torontonians. This is likely because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to travel within and between cities in the region (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)). There are a number of key issues affecting our region’s mobility. There has been a lack of transit infrastructure investment (streetcars, subways, light rail) from all levels of government over the past several decades; Development and growth within the suburbs means increased traffic congestion coming from all areas of the GTHA but there are difficulties in managing regional transportation Office space is scattered throughout the GTA and much of it is not located close to rapid transit, making commuting by transit difficult. (Think about offices and businesses at the Airport Corporate Centre in Mississauga – it’s very difficult to get there by transit); Generally our roads were built to accommodate cars. Cycling is becoming more popular, especially in urban centres like Toronto. However, cities in the GTHA have been slow to adapt and invest in cycling infrastructure; The suburbs that are throughout the GTA were made for the car, low density making servicing those areas by transit expensive. Transit affordability has been an ongoing concern for the City and with the recent increase in TTC fares, this is only going to get worse. Currently, every TTC rider pays the same adult, senior, student, or child fare, regardless of their ability to pay.
    [Show full text]
  • Presentation 7:20 Questions of Clarification 7:30 Facilitated Open House 8:30 Adjourn
    Waterfront Transit “Reset” Phase 2 Study Public Information & Consultation Meetings September 18 & 26, 2017 Agenda 6:00 Open House 6:30 Agenda Review, Opening Remarks and Introductions 6:40 Study Overview and Presentation 7:20 Questions of Clarification 7:30 Facilitated Open House 8:30 Adjourn 2 Project Study Team • A Partnership of: • The project study team is led by a joint City-TTC- Waterfront Toronto Executive Steering Committee • Metrolinx, City of Mississauga and MiWay have also provided input on relevant aspects of the study 3 What’s the Purpose of this Meeting? • Present the waterfront transit network travel demand considerations to 2041 • Present and gather feedback on options assessment for transit improvements in key areas of the network, including: – Union Station – Queens Quay Connection – Humber Bay Link – Bathurst - Fleet - Lake Shore – Queens Quay Intersection • Report the overall draft findings of the Phase 2 Study, priorities, and draft directions for further study prior to reporting to Executive Committee and Council 4 Study Timeline 5 Phase 1 Recap To view the Phase 1 Report and other background material, please visit the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/waterfronttransit 6 Vision Provide high quality transit that will integrate waterfront communities, jobs, and destinations and link the waterfront to the broader City and regional transportation network Objectives Connect waterfront communities locally and to Downtown with reliable and convenient transit service: • Promote and support residential and employment growth
    [Show full text]
  • Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Initial Business Case February 2020
    Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Initial Business Case February 2020 Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Initial Business Case February 2020 Contents Executive Summary 1 Scope 1 Method of Analysis 1 Findings 3 Strategic Case 3 Economic Case 3 Financial Case 4 Deliverability and Operations Case 4 Summary 4 Introduction 7 Background 8 Business Case Overview 10 Problem Statement 13 Case for Change 14 Problem Statement 14 Opportunity for Change 15 Key Drivers 16 Strategic Value 18 iv Investment Options 24 Introduction 25 Study Area 25 Options Development 25 Options for Analysis 27 Assumptions for Analysis and Travel Demand Modelling 33 Strategic Case 34 Introduction 35 Strategic Objective 1 – Connect More Places with Better Frequent Rapid Transit 38 Criterion 1: To provide high quality transit to more people in more places 38 Criterion 2: To address the connectivity gap between Eglinton Crosstown LRT and Transitway BRT 40 Strategic Objective 2 – Improve Transit’s Convenience and Attractiveness 42 Criterion 2: To provide more reliable, safe and enjoyable travel experience 42 Criterion 2: To boost transit use and attractiveness among local residents and workers 45 Strategic Objective 3 – Promote Healthier and More Sustainable Travel Behaviours 52 Criterion 1: To improve liveability through reduction in traffic delays, auto dependency and air pollution 52 Criterion 2: To encourage use of active modes to access stations 53 v Strategic Objective 4 – Encourage Transit-Supportive Development 57 Criterion 1: Compatibility with Existing Neighbourhood
    [Show full text]
  • Attachment 2: Phased MTSA Prioritization Approach
    Attachment 2: Phased MTSA Prioritization Approach The following Tables list potential Major Transit Station Areas and places them in one of three phases, in which staff target advancing the delineation of, and density calculation for each. Tables 3, 4, and 5 list the potential MTSAs that have an existing approved Environmental Assessment and Table 6 lists the identified Provincial Priority Projects through draft Bill 171 - Building Transit Faster Act, 2020. The Tables indicate the status of studies either recently completed or currently underway, in which the potential MTSA is located. In some instances, major development applications are currently under review that will act as an input towards the delineation of the MTSA and the associated density calculation. Other priority areas may be identified through the course of the MCR that include additional potential MTSAs. Growth Plan Conformity and MCR – Work Plan Page 17 of 33 Table 2: Proposed MTSA Prioritization Phase 1 Station Line Related Study Status Bathurst Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth Completed Bay Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth Completed Islington Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth Underway Kipling Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth Underway Sherbourne Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth Completed Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth /Line 1- Completed Bloor-Yonge Yonge-University Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth / Line 1- Completed Spadina Yonge-University Line 2 - Bloor-Danforth/ Line 1- Completed St George Yonge-University Avenue Eglinton Crosstown LRT Completed Birchmount Eglinton Crosstown LRT Underway Chaplin Eglinton Crosstown LRT Completed Eglinton Eglinton Crosstown LRT Completed Golden Mile Eglinton Crosstown LRT Underway Hakimi Lebovic Eglinton Crosstown LRT Underway Leaside Eglinton Crosstown LRT Completed Mount Pleasant Eglinton Crosstown LRT Completed O'Connor Eglinton Crosstown LRT Underway Pharmacy Eglinton Crosstown LRT Underway Sentinel Finch West LRT Completed Kipling GO - Milton Underway St.
    [Show full text]
  • Relief Line South Environmental Project Report, Section 5 Existing and Future Conditions
    Relief Line South Environmental Project Report Section 5 - Existing and Future Conditions The study area is unique in that it is served by most transit modes that make up the Greater 5 Existing and Future Conditions Toronto Area’s (GTA’s) transit network, including: The description of the existing and future environment within the study area is presented in this • TTC Subway – High-speed, high-capacity rapid transit serving both long distance and local section to establish an inventory of the baseline conditions against which the potential impacts travel. of the project are being considered as part of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP). • TTC Streetcar – Low-speed surface routes operating on fixed rail in mixed traffic lanes (with Existing transportation, natural, social-economic, cultural, and utility conditions are outlined some exceptions), mostly serving shorter-distance trips into the downtown core and feeding within this section. More detailed findings for each of the disciplines have been documented in to / from the subway system. the corresponding memoranda provided in the appendices. • TTC Conventional Bus – Low-speed surface routes operating in mixed traffic, mostly 5.1 Transportation serving local travel and feeding subway and GO stations. • TTC Express Bus – Higher-speed surface routes with less-frequent stops operating in An inventory of the existing local and regional transit, vehicular, cycling and pedestrian mixed traffic on high-capacity arterial roads, connecting neighbourhoods with poor access transportation networks in the study area is outlined below. to rapid transit to downtown. 5.1.1 Existing Transit Network • GO Rail - Interregional rapid transit primarily serving long-distance commuter travel to the downtown core (converging at Union Station).
    [Show full text]
  • Help Plan Transit in Toronto
    HELP PLAN TRANSIT IN TORONTO The City of Toronto, TTC and Metrolinx are working Please join us at a Public Information Session to learn together to bring more transit to communities across more about network transit planning and the projects the city with connections to the entire Greater that will transform the way you move around Toronto Toronto and Hamilton Region. and beyond. THE PROJECTS – FOUR MAJOR TRANSIT STUDIES ARE INTERRELATED Network analysis by Metrolinx Network analysis by the City of Toronto and TTC 1. GO Regional Express Rail (RER) 2. SmartTrack 3. Scarborough Subway Extension 4. Relief Line These projects have a positive impact on the overall transit network: • Improving the network by creating connections between future projects and existing lines. • Coordinating regional and local priorities. PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS (venues are accessible) The following four sessions will provide an overview of the four major transit studies listed above. Saturday June 13 Wednesday June 17 Saturday June 20 Monday June 22 Etobicoke North York Downtown Scarborough Burnhamthorpe Spring Garden Hyatt Regency Hotel Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute Baptist Church Regency Ballroom Collegiate Institute 500 The East Mall 112 Spring Garden Ave 370 King Street West 2239 Lawrence Ave East 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The following four sessions will focus on specific projects as noted. Monday June 15 Thursday June 18 Wednesday June 24 Thursday June 25 Relief Line SmartTrack Scarborough Subway Relief Line Estonian House Archbishop Romero Extension Riverdale Collegiate 958 Broadview Ave Catholic Secondary School Scarborough Civic Centre Institute 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 99 Humber Blvd.
    [Show full text]