Improvements and Challenges for GTHA Public Transit

Transport Action Ontario recently presented a summary update of GTHA public transit improvements and challenges to a Toronto-based seniors group. It presents a useful snapshot of the current status of this vital public service, including:

• Massive anticipated population increase drives need for more transit
• Over $100 Billion of rapid transit capital investment since 2010, but more needed
• Smaller projects underway to improve transit, including priority bus features, fare integration and on-request transit
• Long-awaited improvements to VIA Rail coming
• Challenges include operational funding, reliability and escalating cost of construction
• Summary of pending public advocacy areas

The update can be viewed below.