TTCriders
@ttcriders.bsky.social
A public transit advocacy group. We're transit users who want better public transit in Toronto.
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Not affiliated with the TTC.
www.ttcriders.ca
#KeepTransitMoving
🚍🚇🚊✊
Not affiliated with the TTC.
www.ttcriders.ca
#KeepTransitMoving
Line 6 Finch West LRT is finally opening on December 7! After 4 years of delay, the new light rail will open and is expected to serve 40,000 transit riders.
But wait...where's Line 5, the Eglinton Crosstown?
Line 1, 2, 4, & 6? What is counting?
Read our press release:
www.ttcriders.ca/line6_news
But wait...where's Line 5, the Eglinton Crosstown?
Line 1, 2, 4, & 6? What is counting?
Read our press release:
www.ttcriders.ca/line6_news
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Line 6 Finch West LRT is finally opening on December 7! After 4 years of delay, the new light rail will open and is expected to serve 40,000 transit riders.
But wait...where's Line 5, the Eglinton Crosstown?
Line 1, 2, 4, & 6? What is counting?
Read our press release:
www.ttcriders.ca/line6_news
But wait...where's Line 5, the Eglinton Crosstown?
Line 1, 2, 4, & 6? What is counting?
Read our press release:
www.ttcriders.ca/line6_news
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Packed community centre room for the @ttcriders.bsky.social Streetcar Summit, including TTC Chair Jamaal Myers, who opens his remarks stating that the board *asked* to be told about how awful streetcars are, to provide more fuel to improve service.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Packed community centre room for the @ttcriders.bsky.social Streetcar Summit, including TTC Chair Jamaal Myers, who opens his remarks stating that the board *asked* to be told about how awful streetcars are, to provide more fuel to improve service.
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Ahead of tomorrow's @ttcriders.bsky.social streetcar summit, @flurfdesign.bsky.social put out this video explaining why Toronto's streetcars are the slowest on Earth and how they can be fixed. #TTC #TOpoli youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
The Slowest Trams on Earth: Toronto's Streetcars
YouTube video by flurfdesign
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November 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's @ttcriders.bsky.social streetcar summit, @flurfdesign.bsky.social put out this video explaining why Toronto's streetcars are the slowest on Earth and how they can be fixed. #TTC #TOpoli youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
Meet our panelists for this Sunday's Streetcar Summit!
We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Meet our panelists for this Sunday's Streetcar Summit!
We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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Conveniently timed column, considering our upcoming Save Our Streetcar Summit - Nov 23 at the Cecil Community Centre!
RSVP today here:
ttcriders.ca/save_our_str...
(appreciate the shout-out in the article!)
RSVP today here:
ttcriders.ca/save_our_str...
(appreciate the shout-out in the article!)
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Conveniently timed column, considering our upcoming Save Our Streetcar Summit - Nov 23 at the Cecil Community Centre!
RSVP today here:
ttcriders.ca/save_our_str...
(appreciate the shout-out in the article!)
RSVP today here:
ttcriders.ca/save_our_str...
(appreciate the shout-out in the article!)
Your turn, TTC!
We commonly hear from riders that they don't feel safe waiting at poorly-lit transit stops at night - especially women & gender minorities.
Better lighting at transit stops & more frequent night service reduce the risk of uncomfortable & unsafe situations, keeping riders safe!
We commonly hear from riders that they don't feel safe waiting at poorly-lit transit stops at night - especially women & gender minorities.
Better lighting at transit stops & more frequent night service reduce the risk of uncomfortable & unsafe situations, keeping riders safe!
To improve nighttime visibility and safety for both bus drivers and waiting passengers, #TransLink is testing the use of new lighting fixtures.
New solar-powered lights mounted atop bus stop sign poles, activated by the push of a button. #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...
New solar-powered lights mounted atop bus stop sign poles, activated by the push of a button. #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...
TransLink testing new solar-powered lights atop bus stop signs | Urbanized
Under a pilot project, TransLink is testing the use of new solar-powered lights mounted atop bus stop signs.
dailyhive.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Your turn, TTC!
We commonly hear from riders that they don't feel safe waiting at poorly-lit transit stops at night - especially women & gender minorities.
Better lighting at transit stops & more frequent night service reduce the risk of uncomfortable & unsafe situations, keeping riders safe!
We commonly hear from riders that they don't feel safe waiting at poorly-lit transit stops at night - especially women & gender minorities.
Better lighting at transit stops & more frequent night service reduce the risk of uncomfortable & unsafe situations, keeping riders safe!
The Carney Government just passed a Federal Budget that cuts the Canada Public Transit Fund, as the TTC faces a $4.3B repair backlog & $232M operations shortfall.
The $3B fund will now be folded into a generalized infrastructure fund, leaving less money on the table for transit riders nationwide 👎
The $3B fund will now be folded into a generalized infrastructure fund, leaving less money on the table for transit riders nationwide 👎
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Carney Government just passed a Federal Budget that cuts the Canada Public Transit Fund, as the TTC faces a $4.3B repair backlog & $232M operations shortfall.
The $3B fund will now be folded into a generalized infrastructure fund, leaving less money on the table for transit riders nationwide 👎
The $3B fund will now be folded into a generalized infrastructure fund, leaving less money on the table for transit riders nationwide 👎
There's two more days to speak up against cuts to federal transit funding.
No such thing as "Canada Strong" without transit linking our communities.
Tell the Carney government to protect and expand the Canada Public Transit Fund and fund transit operations for more affordable & frequent service ⬇️
No such thing as "Canada Strong" without transit linking our communities.
Tell the Carney government to protect and expand the Canada Public Transit Fund and fund transit operations for more affordable & frequent service ⬇️
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
There's two more days to speak up against cuts to federal transit funding.
No such thing as "Canada Strong" without transit linking our communities.
Tell the Carney government to protect and expand the Canada Public Transit Fund and fund transit operations for more affordable & frequent service ⬇️
No such thing as "Canada Strong" without transit linking our communities.
Tell the Carney government to protect and expand the Canada Public Transit Fund and fund transit operations for more affordable & frequent service ⬇️
Congrats to Montréal where the next phase of their REM metro system opened today! Work started in 2017. Now 50-km of new transit is open for riders! 🎊
Meanwhile, a certain 19-km LRT in Toronto has been under construction since 2011 and there's no opening date in sight... 😤
Public Inquiry now!
Meanwhile, a certain 19-km LRT in Toronto has been under construction since 2011 and there's no opening date in sight... 😤
Public Inquiry now!
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Congrats to Montréal where the next phase of their REM metro system opened today! Work started in 2017. Now 50-km of new transit is open for riders! 🎊
Meanwhile, a certain 19-km LRT in Toronto has been under construction since 2011 and there's no opening date in sight... 😤
Public Inquiry now!
Meanwhile, a certain 19-km LRT in Toronto has been under construction since 2011 and there's no opening date in sight... 😤
Public Inquiry now!
We don’t need a privatized separate bus system working alongside the TTC.
Another story of on-demand transit (or "microtransit") hype. The cute and responsive technology works in a tiny rural town, so they propose to do it in the big city, where it will be overwhelmed. Big cities need big transit, not these distractions.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi...
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We don’t need a privatized separate bus system working alongside the TTC.
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We're happy to announce that we're looking for a volunteer to lead our advocacy efforts for the TTC Streetcar network. Our streetcars are some of the slowest in the world, and on time performance was just 61% last month. As our streetcar lead, you will have the responsibility of:
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November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We're happy to announce that we're looking for a volunteer to lead our advocacy efforts for the TTC Streetcar network. Our streetcars are some of the slowest in the world, and on time performance was just 61% last month. As our streetcar lead, you will have the responsibility of:
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reminder: your MPs will be voting on a budget on monday that will cut transit funding used for new transit projects, repairs, & infrastructure upkeep.
it means more breakdowns, delays, & slow zones. it means much needed expansion like the waterfront east LRT or UBC skytrain are dead in the water.
it means more breakdowns, delays, & slow zones. it means much needed expansion like the waterfront east LRT or UBC skytrain are dead in the water.
$3 billion in annual federal transit funding is in trouble, thanks to Carney's Federal Budget cuts.
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
reminder: your MPs will be voting on a budget on monday that will cut transit funding used for new transit projects, repairs, & infrastructure upkeep.
it means more breakdowns, delays, & slow zones. it means much needed expansion like the waterfront east LRT or UBC skytrain are dead in the water.
it means more breakdowns, delays, & slow zones. it means much needed expansion like the waterfront east LRT or UBC skytrain are dead in the water.
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Thanks @ttcriders.bsky.social for starting this campaign calling on @mark-carney.bsky.social & his #LPC government to protect and expand public transit funding in this year's budget. Please spread the word. #cdnpoli #TOpoli #CPC #NDP #GPC share.nwmd.social/s/GnWbVXo9
Tell your Federal Representatives: Protect federal funding for Public Transit in Canada's Budget unlisted
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November 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Thanks @ttcriders.bsky.social for starting this campaign calling on @mark-carney.bsky.social & his #LPC government to protect and expand public transit funding in this year's budget. Please spread the word. #cdnpoli #TOpoli #CPC #NDP #GPC share.nwmd.social/s/GnWbVXo9
$3 billion in annual federal transit funding is in trouble, thanks to Carney's Federal Budget cuts.
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
$3 billion in annual federal transit funding is in trouble, thanks to Carney's Federal Budget cuts.
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
Slashing funding for public services like transit is not a way to build a "Strong Canada". Here's how you can take action right now before MPs vote on the budget ⬇️
Transit rider @nottaylorx.bsky.social shared this video of a side-by-side comparison of a tram in Amsterdam and a streetcar in Toronto departing a stop.
Guess which one has fully active signal priority? A phase before left-turning cars?
Guess which one has fully active signal priority? A phase before left-turning cars?
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Transit rider @nottaylorx.bsky.social shared this video of a side-by-side comparison of a tram in Amsterdam and a streetcar in Toronto departing a stop.
Guess which one has fully active signal priority? A phase before left-turning cars?
Guess which one has fully active signal priority? A phase before left-turning cars?
We hate to see it. Transit riders deserve better.
This month, the TTC reported that only *61%* of streetcars system-wide arrived on-schedule.
This is one big reason ⬇️
This month, the TTC reported that only *61%* of streetcars system-wide arrived on-schedule.
This is one big reason ⬇️
Toronto streetcar missing a light because it’s stuck in traffic.
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We hate to see it. Transit riders deserve better.
This month, the TTC reported that only *61%* of streetcars system-wide arrived on-schedule.
This is one big reason ⬇️
This month, the TTC reported that only *61%* of streetcars system-wide arrived on-schedule.
This is one big reason ⬇️
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Surface transit can be more reliable, and can move more people, if we do it right.
@ttcriders.bsky.social is hosting a "Save Our Streetcars Summit" on November 23rd - come chat with @CodeRedTO and your fellow transit riders!
https://www.ttcriders.ca/save_our_streetcars_summit
@ttcriders.bsky.social is hosting a "Save Our Streetcars Summit" on November 23rd - come chat with @CodeRedTO and your fellow transit riders!
https://www.ttcriders.ca/save_our_streetcars_summit
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Surface transit can be more reliable, and can move more people, if we do it right.
@ttcriders.bsky.social is hosting a "Save Our Streetcars Summit" on November 23rd - come chat with @CodeRedTO and your fellow transit riders!
https://www.ttcriders.ca/save_our_streetcars_summit
@ttcriders.bsky.social is hosting a "Save Our Streetcars Summit" on November 23rd - come chat with @CodeRedTO and your fellow transit riders!
https://www.ttcriders.ca/save_our_streetcars_summit
Except Budget 2025 proposes cutting funding from the Canada Public Transit Fund towards a more generalized fund, leaving less money on the table for important transit projects and state-of-good-repair 👎
This a step backwards for faster commutes and achieving our climate goals. Not good!
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This a step backwards for faster commutes and achieving our climate goals. Not good!
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To build Canada strong, we’re building strong communities.
Budget 2025 invests more than $50 billion in new roads, transit, hospitals, colleges, and universities — to empower you with faster commutes, better services, and more opportunities.
Budget 2025 invests more than $50 billion in new roads, transit, hospitals, colleges, and universities — to empower you with faster commutes, better services, and more opportunities.
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Except Budget 2025 proposes cutting funding from the Canada Public Transit Fund towards a more generalized fund, leaving less money on the table for important transit projects and state-of-good-repair 👎
This a step backwards for faster commutes and achieving our climate goals. Not good!
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This a step backwards for faster commutes and achieving our climate goals. Not good!
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The federal budget is likely quite bad for transit. They've rebranded the Canada Public Transit Fund and rolled it into a more generic "Build Communities Strong Fund"
If 'Transit’ was removed from the name, we have to assume that it isn't a priority for this government. Stay tuned for more updates
If 'Transit’ was removed from the name, we have to assume that it isn't a priority for this government. Stay tuned for more updates
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The federal budget is likely quite bad for transit. They've rebranded the Canada Public Transit Fund and rolled it into a more generic "Build Communities Strong Fund"
If 'Transit’ was removed from the name, we have to assume that it isn't a priority for this government. Stay tuned for more updates
If 'Transit’ was removed from the name, we have to assume that it isn't a priority for this government. Stay tuned for more updates
Great news! The first sections of dedicated transit lanes are being installed on Bathurst Street this week. Thank you to everyone who spoke up, sent emails, or volunteered for fast & reliable transit.
We know that Bathurst doesn't end at Bloor - and we'll keep pushing to expand transit lanes north.
We know that Bathurst doesn't end at Bloor - and we'll keep pushing to expand transit lanes north.
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Great news! The first sections of dedicated transit lanes are being installed on Bathurst Street this week. Thank you to everyone who spoke up, sent emails, or volunteered for fast & reliable transit.
We know that Bathurst doesn't end at Bloor - and we'll keep pushing to expand transit lanes north.
We know that Bathurst doesn't end at Bloor - and we'll keep pushing to expand transit lanes north.
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every now and then, a TTC commissioner actually does something good without needing to be asked 1 billion times by advocates
Oh! Out of the blue, a motion from chair Myers to conduct a full scale review and scale up of transit signal priority in an attempt to speed up streetcars! You love to see it!!
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
every now and then, a TTC commissioner actually does something good without needing to be asked 1 billion times by advocates
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Oh! Out of the blue, a motion from chair Myers to conduct a full scale review and scale up of transit signal priority in an attempt to speed up streetcars! You love to see it!!
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Oh! Out of the blue, a motion from chair Myers to conduct a full scale review and scale up of transit signal priority in an attempt to speed up streetcars! You love to see it!!
We’re at the TTC board meeting today! Follow along for regular updates on major items like the new Community Safety Plan, an update to the bunching and gapping pilot, an annual network plan update and more.
Exciting times! No live YouTube stream today, so you gotta rely on us.
Exciting times! No live YouTube stream today, so you gotta rely on us.
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We’re at the TTC board meeting today! Follow along for regular updates on major items like the new Community Safety Plan, an update to the bunching and gapping pilot, an annual network plan update and more.
Exciting times! No live YouTube stream today, so you gotta rely on us.
Exciting times! No live YouTube stream today, so you gotta rely on us.
TTCriders volunteers are out at City Hall today to speak up for transit signal priority for a more reliable Spadina Streetcar.
Councillors on the Infrastructure and Environment Committee are voting on whether or not to look into prioritizing signal phases for streetcars before left-turning cars.
Councillors on the Infrastructure and Environment Committee are voting on whether or not to look into prioritizing signal phases for streetcars before left-turning cars.
October 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
TTCriders volunteers are out at City Hall today to speak up for transit signal priority for a more reliable Spadina Streetcar.
Councillors on the Infrastructure and Environment Committee are voting on whether or not to look into prioritizing signal phases for streetcars before left-turning cars.
Councillors on the Infrastructure and Environment Committee are voting on whether or not to look into prioritizing signal phases for streetcars before left-turning cars.
Today's announcement by Doug Ford on the so-called "Fighting Delays, Building Faster" Act is yet another attempt to interfere with Toronto's streets and the way we get around, opening the path for the province to ban dedicated transit lanes.
Read our release: www.ttcriders.ca/transit_ride...
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Read our release: www.ttcriders.ca/transit_ride...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today's announcement by Doug Ford on the so-called "Fighting Delays, Building Faster" Act is yet another attempt to interfere with Toronto's streets and the way we get around, opening the path for the province to ban dedicated transit lanes.
Read our release: www.ttcriders.ca/transit_ride...
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Read our release: www.ttcriders.ca/transit_ride...
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