Jonathan Lee How Cheong
@jonathanleetoronto.bsky.social
Hi there! I’m Jonathan, an advocate who is passionate about youth issues, city-building and public transit:
🚆 co-executive director at @moretransitso.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Toronto
🗣️ en/fr
🚆 co-executive director at @moretransitso.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Toronto
🗣️ en/fr
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Excellent article today in UrbanToronto regarding the King Street priority corridor. After 7 years of transit priority, the street remains unchanged, with no timeline for when improvements are coming. This is low hanging fruit and the city is failing big time. urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/08...
King Street: Toronto's Transit Inferiority Corridor | UrbanToronto
Long planned upgrades to Toronto's busiest streetcar line have gone off the rails once more, with anticipated improvements to the 504 King's Transit Priority Corridor notably absent from the recently rebuilt intersection of King and Church streets, and indicative of a failure to truly prioritize the street for moving people.
urbantoronto.ca
August 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Excellent article today in UrbanToronto regarding the King Street priority corridor. After 7 years of transit priority, the street remains unchanged, with no timeline for when improvements are coming. This is low hanging fruit and the city is failing big time. urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/08...
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Are you passionate about improving transit in your community? More Transit Southern Ontario (MTSO) is looking for City Leads to join our team!
What you’ll do:
🏡 Engage with transit riders
📢 Advocate for better transit policies
💬 Lead impactful campaigns
Learn more at moretransit.ca!
What you’ll do:
🏡 Engage with transit riders
📢 Advocate for better transit policies
💬 Lead impactful campaigns
Learn more at moretransit.ca!
August 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Are you passionate about improving transit in your community? More Transit Southern Ontario (MTSO) is looking for City Leads to join our team!
What you’ll do:
🏡 Engage with transit riders
📢 Advocate for better transit policies
💬 Lead impactful campaigns
Learn more at moretransit.ca!
What you’ll do:
🏡 Engage with transit riders
📢 Advocate for better transit policies
💬 Lead impactful campaigns
Learn more at moretransit.ca!
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Coldplay isn't playing in Toronto anymore, but we've got some major inspiration to outline a few issues with transit in the region right now. #kisscam
July 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Coldplay isn't playing in Toronto anymore, but we've got some major inspiration to outline a few issues with transit in the region right now. #kisscam
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📢 Arushi Nath, a high school student & MTSO member, delivered a moving deputation at Toronto’s Executive Committee. She spoke from experience about delays on the 511 Bathurst streetcar and called on the City to build RapidTO lanes on Dufferin & Bathurst:
youtu.be/MChUy9uSYNc?...
youtu.be/MChUy9uSYNc?...
RapidTO - July 17, 2025
YouTube video by More Transit Southern Ontario
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July 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📢 Arushi Nath, a high school student & MTSO member, delivered a moving deputation at Toronto’s Executive Committee. She spoke from experience about delays on the 511 Bathurst streetcar and called on the City to build RapidTO lanes on Dufferin & Bathurst:
youtu.be/MChUy9uSYNc?...
youtu.be/MChUy9uSYNc?...
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Jonathan Lee, Co-Executive Director of More Transit Southern Ontario, joined CityNews to spotlight a growing concern: GO train service near Downsview Park Station isn’t keeping pace with the crowds heading to concerts at Rogers Stadium.
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jonathan Lee, Co-Executive Director of More Transit Southern Ontario, joined CityNews to spotlight a growing concern: GO train service near Downsview Park Station isn’t keeping pace with the crowds heading to concerts at Rogers Stadium.
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In our latest video, we're explaining what's remaining in order to open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto, a long-delayed project that was originally supposed to open in 2021 (if you didn't know, we're 2025 right now): youtu.be/_uQ8BVxr7XY?...
What remains before opening the Eglinton Crosstown?
YouTube video by More Transit Southern Ontario
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In our latest video, we're explaining what's remaining in order to open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto, a long-delayed project that was originally supposed to open in 2021 (if you didn't know, we're 2025 right now): youtu.be/_uQ8BVxr7XY?...
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Are you looking for an advocacy group that is working on a regional scale in Ontario? Want to work with a grassroots organization? This is the perfect opportunity for you to join MTSO at its upcoming virtual meeting on June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm! Register using the link in the bio.
June 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Are you looking for an advocacy group that is working on a regional scale in Ontario? Want to work with a grassroots organization? This is the perfect opportunity for you to join MTSO at its upcoming virtual meeting on June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm! Register using the link in the bio.
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LAST DAY: Share your feedback for the proposed changes to YRT facilities, services and routes in the 2026 Annual Transit Plan!
June 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
LAST DAY: Share your feedback for the proposed changes to YRT facilities, services and routes in the 2026 Annual Transit Plan!
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Do you travel or live along Bathurst or Dufferin St? Fill out the RapidTO surveys before May 26!
Bathurst: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Dufferin: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Bathurst: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Dufferin: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
May 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Do you travel or live along Bathurst or Dufferin St? Fill out the RapidTO surveys before May 26!
Bathurst: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Dufferin: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Bathurst: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
Dufferin: www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
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It appears the contract given to OnXpress Transportation Partners to operate and maintain GO Transit Rail service was terminated yesterday. OnXpress was originally supposed to take over operations from Alstom in January, that was then delayed to October 2025. Now the contract has been terminated.
Today; January 1st, 2025: OnXpress Transportation Partners, the company selected to deliver GO Expansion, was supposed to take over operations and maintenance of the GO Transit Rail Network from Alstom Transport Canada.
This has been delayed 10 months to October 4th, 2025.
This has been delayed 10 months to October 4th, 2025.
May 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It appears the contract given to OnXpress Transportation Partners to operate and maintain GO Transit Rail service was terminated yesterday. OnXpress was originally supposed to take over operations from Alstom in January, that was then delayed to October 2025. Now the contract has been terminated.
Live in York Region? Check this out:
View the new proposed route restructuring by the YRT 2026 Annual Transit Plan! Public consultation is ongoing online and in-person, link in the bio to learn more.
May 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Live in York Region? Check this out:
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🚍🚈 Do you ride the bus or streetcar on Bathurst St? Give your support for priority transit lanes in order to speed up travel times & make transit reliable.
On May 12th, join the virtual meeting happening at 6:30 pm today! Link in bio or scan the QR code.
On May 12th, join the virtual meeting happening at 6:30 pm today! Link in bio or scan the QR code.
May 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🚍🚈 Do you ride the bus or streetcar on Bathurst St? Give your support for priority transit lanes in order to speed up travel times & make transit reliable.
On May 12th, join the virtual meeting happening at 6:30 pm today! Link in bio or scan the QR code.
On May 12th, join the virtual meeting happening at 6:30 pm today! Link in bio or scan the QR code.
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Share your feedback for the proposed changes to YRT facilities, services and routes in the 2026 Annual Transit Plan!
Or join a public outreach event to speak with YRT staff and provide your feedback!
You can do so between May 4 to June 1, 2025.
Link in the bio.
Or join a public outreach event to speak with YRT staff and provide your feedback!
You can do so between May 4 to June 1, 2025.
Link in the bio.
May 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Share your feedback for the proposed changes to YRT facilities, services and routes in the 2026 Annual Transit Plan!
Or join a public outreach event to speak with YRT staff and provide your feedback!
You can do so between May 4 to June 1, 2025.
Link in the bio.
Or join a public outreach event to speak with YRT staff and provide your feedback!
You can do so between May 4 to June 1, 2025.
Link in the bio.
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Advocacy Update: In a letter to Toronto City Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee, we supported TTCriders’ campaign for full active transit signal priority on the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRTs.
April 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Advocacy Update: In a letter to Toronto City Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee, we supported TTCriders’ campaign for full active transit signal priority on the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRTs.
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Ever sat in a streetcar, stuck at a red light, while cars turning left zoom past? Now imagine that happening on the brand-new Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT lines that cost billions of dollars.
April 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Ever sat in a streetcar, stuck at a red light, while cars turning left zoom past? Now imagine that happening on the brand-new Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT lines that cost billions of dollars.
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Volunteering with MTSO means advocating for better transit and amplifying riders’ voices. Join us in pushing for a more frequent, reliable, and accessible transit network!
Link in bio or scan the QR code.
#gottansit #metrolinx #onpoli
Link in bio or scan the QR code.
#gottansit #metrolinx #onpoli
March 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Volunteering with MTSO means advocating for better transit and amplifying riders’ voices. Join us in pushing for a more frequent, reliable, and accessible transit network!
Link in bio or scan the QR code.
#gottansit #metrolinx #onpoli
Link in bio or scan the QR code.
#gottansit #metrolinx #onpoli
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ICYMI: Starting Saturday, April 5, GO Bus Route 15, which runs between Brantford and Burlington, will be extended to serve stops in Six Nations of the Grand River (the most populous First Nation in Canada) and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations.
#gotransit #metrolinx #transit
#gotransit #metrolinx #transit
March 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
ICYMI: Starting Saturday, April 5, GO Bus Route 15, which runs between Brantford and Burlington, will be extended to serve stops in Six Nations of the Grand River (the most populous First Nation in Canada) and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations.
#gotransit #metrolinx #transit
#gotransit #metrolinx #transit
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Ontario has awarded the contract to construct East Harbour transit hub. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
March 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ontario has awarded the contract to construct East Harbour transit hub. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
Able to vote? Register at elections.on.ca before February 17th to get your Voter Information Card in the mail to know where and when to vote. Link in the bio.
February 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Able to vote? Register at elections.on.ca before February 17th to get your Voter Information Card in the mail to know where and when to vote. Link in the bio.
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MTSO’s first ever in-person meeting was held on Tue, Feb. 6, 2025! We discussed the upcoming provincial election, new initiatives and campaigns and our priorities for the organization.
Thank you to all who attended. If you’re interested in joining us next time, join our Discord (link in bio)!
Thank you to all who attended. If you’re interested in joining us next time, join our Discord (link in bio)!
February 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
MTSO’s first ever in-person meeting was held on Tue, Feb. 6, 2025! We discussed the upcoming provincial election, new initiatives and campaigns and our priorities for the organization.
Thank you to all who attended. If you’re interested in joining us next time, join our Discord (link in bio)!
Thank you to all who attended. If you’re interested in joining us next time, join our Discord (link in bio)!
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TUESDAY @ 12PM: Toronto’s SmartTrack started as an ambitious transit plan under Mayor John Tory in 2014, but over the years, costs have went up, now with only 3 stations planned to be built. 🚆
youtu.be/lVwwok_AffI
youtu.be/lVwwok_AffI
What is Toronto's SmartTrack project?
YouTube video by More Transit Southern Ontario
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
TUESDAY @ 12PM: Toronto’s SmartTrack started as an ambitious transit plan under Mayor John Tory in 2014, but over the years, costs have went up, now with only 3 stations planned to be built. 🚆
youtu.be/lVwwok_AffI
youtu.be/lVwwok_AffI
Join us! If you can’t, share this with a friend! Get the word out.
LINK IN BIO: Join More Transit Southern Ontario (MTSO) for an evening of networking and discussions on Tue Feb 04 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Toronto Reference Library in Toronto at 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8.
February 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Join us! If you can’t, share this with a friend! Get the word out.
I love the Portlands redevelopment, but with no streetcar connection and thousands of new residents, it will absolutely become a major issue for the community. We need to start building the Waterfront East LRT as it'll also provide a east-west link along the waterfront!
Canada, Ontario and Toronto announced nearly $1 billion dollars to accelerate housing projects in Toronto's Port Lands, but we need to secure funding and accelerate construction of the Waterfront East LRT while building homes.
Read our press release: moretransit.ca
Read our press release: moretransit.ca
January 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I love the Portlands redevelopment, but with no streetcar connection and thousands of new residents, it will absolutely become a major issue for the community. We need to start building the Waterfront East LRT as it'll also provide a east-west link along the waterfront!
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Today, MTSO’s Co-Executive Directors met with Jodi Parps, Director of Stakeholder Relations at Metrolinx!
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
January 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Today, MTSO’s Co-Executive Directors met with Jodi Parps, Director of Stakeholder Relations at Metrolinx!
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
I learned a lot about outreach and community engagement at Metrolinx. Looking forward to collaborating more with Jodi and the agency in order to support the region’s transit goals and improve the network for riders.
Today, MTSO’s Co-Executive Directors met with Jodi Parps, Director of Stakeholder Relations at Metrolinx!
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
We had insightful discussions about Metrolinx’s work of engaging community stakeholders, as well as MTSO’s role in advocating for frequent and connected transit networks in the GTHA and beyond.
January 18, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I learned a lot about outreach and community engagement at Metrolinx. Looking forward to collaborating more with Jodi and the agency in order to support the region’s transit goals and improve the network for riders.