Ontario Transit Funding Forum – September 22, 2025

By Transport Action Ontario | Latest News

Jun 27
Presto card readers. (Photograph by Wylie Poon via Flickr)

Transport Action would like to invite all members and supporters to attend this important transit forum:

-September 22, 2025 – 8:30 to 17:00 (reception to follow)

-Toronto Metropolitan University, Commons Conference Hall

-Hosted by Transport Futures in partnership with TMU TransForm Lab

-Co-sponsored by Transport Action Canada and Transport Action Ontario

The Ontario government, working in partnership with its federal and municipal partners, has made historic transit investments to ensure economic, environmental and social benefits for the public and business. However, a perfect storm has been brewing: customer demands for affordable fares and reliable service are at an all-time high while capital and operating costs are soaring — and the current US tariff war could drive up expenditures as well. To reduce the possibility of a “downward spiral” in service and ridership, the Ontario Transit Funding Forum will analyze and propose a range of revenue tools and policies that support efficient operations and increase passenger trips in the context of modal competition, affordable housing and non-transport priorities.  Expert speakers and delegates representing government, business, academia and NGOs will share their perspectives so we build a solid foundation for transit funding in Ontario.

Please note:

  • Transport Action members and supporters receive a 10% discount – use promo code TACF5 when registering
  • Seating is limited and early bird rates end on July 15.
  • If you can’t join attend the Forum “in-person” but would like your name to be added to Transport Futures’ “online” registration list, please contact Martin Collier. If a minimum of 20 delegates are interested in attending by Zoom, he will contact you with details by mid-August.
  • Further details can be found at https://transportfutures.ca/transitfunding.