big issues:getting around the city
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Candidate answers
councillor
Nathen Masri
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Toronto needs mobility, not a war between drivers, cyclists and transit riders. I’ll push smart signals that respond to traffic in real time, better construction coordination, reliable TTC service, safer roads and sidewalks, and Bike Share expansion into underserved areas. I’ll champion PRESTO-linked Bike Share, including a free 30-minute ride with an eligible transit pass. Build a connected system where every mode works together—and give Torontonians their time back.
councillor
Hard Parmar
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?With my civil engineering background and experience in transportation engineering, I would focus on smarter traffic signal management. Too often, drivers sit at empty intersections, buses get stuck in traffic, and pedestrians wait unnecessarily. I would push for coordinated, data-driven signals that respond to traffic conditions, give priority to buses where needed, and make crossings safer. We don’t always need wider roads or costly construction. Sometimes, we need to make the roads we already have work better for everyone.
councillor
Chloe Brown
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I'd prioritize road redesign to cut pedestrian fatalities, enforce the e-scooter ban and increase BikeShare, and make bike lanes and crossings safer for pedestrians with disabilities. I'd use data to fix travel times and crowding across Etobicoke and North York, and deploy more Traffic Agents to manage traffic made by bad or aggressive drivers. I'd fix bidding on snow clearing on roads and walkways to guarantee winter mobility, and use scrap tires for Green Streets initiative to expand park trails while reducing flooding and potholes on roads.
councillor
Kristian Santos
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We need to improve transit one practical step at a time. One priority for me is pushing for better TTC service connecting Rexdale to Belfield on Queens Plate. Right now, people using the food bank at Perth Seventh-day Adventist Church which serves about 300 residents in Ward 1 have to walk a full kilometre there and a kilometre back carrying groceries because there is no nearby bus route. That is unacceptable. Improving this connection would make a real difference for seniors, families, and anyone relying on that food bank.
councillor
Ian Cunningham
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Road maintenance is an essential service, but City Hall can do a better job coordinating utility work, transit construction, watermain repairs, events, and other major projects before roads are dug up. We also need a TTC that is reliable, frequent, and easy to use. Modernized transit signal priority, better intersection management, and faster delivery of transit improvements will help make transit a more attractive option for residents, reducing pressure on our roads and improving mobility for everyone.
councillor
Paul Nash
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I'll advocate for targeted transportation infrastructure investments, improved public transit, and effective and innovative congestion management strategies to mitigate both the economic and social impacts of congestion. I'll also find ways to reduce the need for road and lane closures that affect everyone traveling on our roads.
councillor
Bashar Kassir
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Downtown streets are narrow and congested, yet should be shared safely. whether walking, cycling, public transit, or driving. I would prioritize proactive compliance enforcement of existing bylaws, including idling and vehicles blocking lanes, while ensuring cycling routes are connected. During rush hours, TTC buses should receive priority, and the City should encourage car-pooling and TTC. Road sharing, organization, restricting delivery trucks during school arrival and dismissal hours, and enforcement will improve safety and quality of life.
councillor
Ausma Malik
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I’ve worked hard to make our streets safer for everyone by expanding sidewalks and our cycling network, advancing traffic calming, and implementing our congestion management plan. I will keep working to limit sidewalk and lane closures for construction zones and keep them well-maintained, reducing debris and spillover. I want the TTC to be the best way to get around Toronto, and I will keep investing in service and state-of-good repair, freezing and capping fares, and building the Waterfront East transit line which I secured funding for.
councillor
Husain Neemuchwala
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority is safer, easier and more predictable travel for everyone. I would coordinate roadwork and lane closures, improve traffic signals and enforce rules against blocking intersections. I would help buses and streetcars move reliably through congestion with transit signal priority, while improving dangerous intersections and closing gaps in walking and cycling routes. Using data and residents’ feedback, I would focus on practical changes that keep Toronto moving. I would emphasize "SHARE THE ROAD".
councillor
Xue Ding
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Leverage technology to transportation, to balance the need for road and lane closures. Also, we need to maintain the TTC and our road network well so they deliver their full value in the congested downtown core; to this end, I will improve the service and upgrade facilities and maintenance.
councillor
Andi Hoàng-Lefranc
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?To better help neighbours navigate our home, I will prioritise "people moving" strategies that focuses on moving the most amount of people as possible, safely and efficiently. This includes measures such as: increasing scramble corner crossings (like at Sankofa Square), transit signal prioritisation, fighting for our bike lanes, and seasonal pedestrianisation. To improve the City's overall accessibility, I will advocate for stable and permanent ramps, properly maintained sidewalks and paths, and more consistent street cleaning and snow-removal.
councillor
Paul Viret
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Speed up the TTC, particularly streetcars and punish people who ride on the side walk. Our street cars are some of the slowest on earth, there's no reason they should be and if we can speed them up more people will take them, that means less cars on the road. Less cars means people will feel safer riding a bike and actually punishing e-bike drivers hopping onto the side walk, and not just an $80 fine, will help prevent pedestrians from getting run over.
councillor
Mike Layton
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Make transit residents' first choice to travel through the City, as a means to cut congestion for those who need to drive, and improve rider experience. Implement weekly fare caps, freeze fares, and invest in service quality and safety. Advance 10 minute or less service on routes, and eliminate reduced speed zones. Fight back against provincial overreach on bike lanes and build out more lanes. Implement transit signal priority, including in Ward 11 on College and Spadina, like on Dundas. Advance local investments in road safety and maintenance
councillor
Keenan Courtis
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?To improve Toronto commutes, we must optimize transit, pedestrianize pathing, and rapidly build a protected cycling grid. This means implementing far-side streetcar stops with signal priority, capping slow-zones, and providing free Presto passes to residents to incentivize driving alternatives. We will reclaim sidewalks via seasonal pedestrian hours with mechanical bollards on Kensington, Ossington, and Yorkville, enforce heavy e-bike bans, increase construction closure fees, expand Bike Share and replace flimsy flexi-posts with real barriers.
councillor
Gian Pileri
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize reliable transit and safer, clearer routes for everyone. I would push for better TTC service and maintenance, safe crossings, accessible sidewalks and connected cycling routes. Construction should be coordinated, with clear timelines and safe detours for people walking, using mobility devices, cycling or driving. I would press for prompt repairs, reliable snow clearing and consistent enforcement against blocked sidewalks, bike lanes and intersections. Residents should know what is changing and when.
councillor
Alice Li
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Toronto’s population is growing, while the amount of space on our roads is limited. A TTC bus or streetcar can move far more people using the same road space than single-occupancy cars. By improving the TTC, we can make transit a more reliable and attractive option while reducing reliance on cars. Continue investing in traffic agents and smart signals. We need to work together to share our roads, with everyone's safety as a priority.
councillor
Diana Yoon
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I’ve long been an advocate for faster transit, and I was happy to help support the King streetcar pilot back in 2018. I am committed to getting transit moving faster and more reliably, and I’ll work with the community to implement the best solution possible. I’d like to explore the adoption of additional transit priority measures including possible parking reallocation, bans on left turns, and adjustments to signal timing. I’d also like to see bike lanes upgraded to be fully protected. More people out of cars means traffic that flows faster.
councillor
Josh Matlow
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will continue to prioritize making transit faster and more reliable. That means advocating for better subway, streetcar and bus service, with expanded transit signal priority. I am pushing the TTC to fix the persistent slow zones that affect millions of transit riders. I will also continue to advocate for freeing up traffic lanes from construction hoarding, better coordination of traffic signals, safe cycling infrastructure, more effective sidewalk snow clearing, ensuring that you can get to where you need to go.
councillor
David Cottrell
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize reliability. Whether someone drives, takes transit, cycles or walks, Toronto needs better coordination of construction, faster repairs, safer intersections and more accountability for delays. On the TTC, residents are paying too much to accept unreliable service. The goal should be a transportation network that respects people’s time and gets them where they need to go predictably.
councillor
Mina Nadimi
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?yes, The frustration and arguments is there for many Torontonians the Gridlock has been created with no short term plan or there was a plan worked for Torontonians suddenly not there for drivers transit takers or riding bicycle , or walk. what I would do is improve is who ever is handling the gridlock should be a better with study plane to finish the project on time if they didn't should be fined .
councillor
Jenny Kalimbet
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will prioritize reducing congestion, improving TTC reliability, and ensuring safe travel for everyone. We must fix bottlenecks like Allen Road, enforce rush-hour parking restrictions, and review bike lanes on major roads. Our arterial roads must remain accessible, especially for essential vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police responding to emergencies. Better road planning, coordinated construction, reliable transit, and safer pedestrian crossings will keep Toronto moving.
councillor
Chris Moise
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Getting around should be affordable, reliable, and safe however you travel. I championed freezing TTC fares three years in a row, supported fare capping, improved streetcar service, and expanded Bike Share and cycling infrastructure across the ward. Going forward I will finish rolling out transit signal priority so buses and streetcars run on time, protect bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University, expand RapidTO corridors, and prioritize transit, walking, and cycling in every street reconstruction.
councillor
Tom Cai
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will prioritize speeding up the 506 and 505. They are currently in a shoddy state and desperately need signal reform like what's on King St.
councillor
Walied Khogali Ali
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would focus on safer, more reliable travel for everyone. I would advocate for dependable TTC service, accessible stops and stations, better sidewalk maintenance, safer crossings and traffic calming where residents need it. I would support connected cycling routes while addressing delivery, loading and local business access. Construction plans should include accessible detours and clear communication. People should be able to move safely whether they walk, roll, cycle, take transit or drive.
councillor
Morgan Harris
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Better co-ordination of necessary construction/repair work on streets and roads. With a view to mediating access especially during commutes and high-demand seasonal usage. Optimize parking fees/street permits to maximize revenue and find other means to discourage single passenger vehicles in high congestion areas at peak demand. Revisit congestion charge scheme.
councillor
Victoria Davis
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Speaking with city planners from other countries has opened my perspectives for how the flow of traffic could be improved upon. I would like to invite planners from other cities who already live within the city, to offer new ways of evaluating the flow of traffic. New and fresh perspectives are important to maximize our ability to get around the city.
councillor
Norman MacLeod
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Victory for People who elect me, Norman MacLeod Councilor Ward13. Corktown Business Improvement Association has a list of easy to answer needs. Only will require me, because I clearly have the will. I expect every small business and residential area will hand me their list. I will know most issues already. I am looking for something that will be actually challenging. Ward 23 only needs me. I will get along with street, business, homeowners, disenfranchised, high finance levels of government.
councillor
Nicki Ward
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?As someone with a disability navigating Toronto, I experience our transit delays and gridlock firsthand. Moving people efficiently is an operational failure. This doesn't have to be an ideological debate between drivers, riders, and cyclists. It should be about competence. On Council, I will enforce strict TTC uptime and service standards, fix broken elevators immediately, synchronize traffic lights, coordinate street construction to end unforced bottlenecks, and complete protected bike networks. Accessibility for all is non-negotiable.
councillor
Curran Stikuts
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Getting around should be safe and reliable. I would push for buses and streetcars at least every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., with shorter waits on busy routes and traffic signals that give transit priority. I would close local gaps in bike lanes and increase Bike Share funding so bikes and docks are available where needed. Better construction coordination, limits on prolonged lane closures and faster road and sidewalk repairs would help everyone get where they need to go.
councillor
Joe Cadeau
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would ensure coordination for access to major arteries (DVP/Gardiner) and minimize the impact of development construction in live lanes. I would expand bike lanes/bike share program, and improve bike lane safety by restricting which type of vehicle is allowed in the bike lane. I would seek improved service and reliability from the TTC and advocate for priority transit signalling, as well as ensuring the sidewalks are maintained for pedestrian traffic. I would focus on transit accessibility for seniors and people facing mobility challenges.
councillor
George Fawcett
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We need to move away from the rhetoric that drivers, cyclists, transit users, and pedestrians need to be in competition with each other - this is often just used to score political points and holds us back from making real progress. The truth is that safe and connected bike lanes, and reliable and affordable transit, benefit everyone including drivers by easing congestion, improving safety, and providing more appealing alternatives. I also support wider, more accessible sidewalks wherever possible, and more speed bumps on our residential roads.
councillor
Maria Voutsinas
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Congestion is a real problem in this city. If we improve public transit, we will take more cars off the road, reducing congestion and improving air quality. Offering safe bike lanes and pedestrian walkways that provide commuters with transit options other than cars will also take more cars off the roads. Fostering a livable community in Toronto Danforth will encourage residents to live, work and spend their leisure time in the Ward, thereby reducing congestion to the point that those who need to travel across town can easily.
councillor
Maqsood Ahmad
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Traffic going in and out of downtown has become harder since part of the Gardiner and its ramps were removed. Drivers face delays near Jarvis Street. I would ask the City to review whether a highway connection can be restored or rebuilt. I would support the best long term option to reduce traffic, shorten travel times and improve safety. I would also work to lower TTC costs, review flexible use of reserved lanes outside rush hours where safe, and improve crossings, cycling safety and pickup and drop off areas for taxis and ride share vehicles.
councillor
Dianne Saxe
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Getting around should be safer, faster, more predictable. Let’s keep doing what worked during FIFA! We’ll enforce traffic laws, implement the Congestion Plan and coordinate construction. Traffic agents clear bottlenecks, fees get developers off streets faster and better signals make intersections work. We’ll keep improving transit speed, reliability and customer experience. Cycling must be safer and fast, heavy mopeds must be out of bike lanes. We’ll keep working with communities to reduce reckless cut-through traffic.
councillor
Michael Mitchell
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Improvements to the TTC. I also favour a strong bike lane network especially in the downtown area where it is heavily used. Better snow clearance in the winter. Fixing infrastructure which breaks down during floods and storms.
councillor
Devyn Stackhouse
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I abide by Universal Design principles, and pedestrians and mobility device users are at the top of my design priority hierarchy. They are followed in order by: active transportation, public transit, light vehicles, and heavy vehicles. The challenge is to engineer cars off the roads by making the alternatives irresistible. Implicit: safe permanent infrastructure, effective signage and comms, rider comfort standards, and my own twist: TTC rider-perspective art installations. (& I advocate a crackdown on stand-up escooters and edirt bikes)
councillor
Caryma Sa'd
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Everyone matters when it comes to getting around: drivers, transit users, cyclists, micromobility riders, and pedestrians. I'd seek to address the East End’s disconnection from downtown; highway ramp closures have created half-hour detours that hurt residents and businesses. I'd also push to regulate e-scooters sensibly instead of banning them outright. We need speed limits, protective gear requirements, age restrictions, and designated riding areas. And of course, the TTC needs to be safer and more reliable.
councillor
Susan Chapelle
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize reliable transit and streets that work for everyone. In Ward 14, that means better TTC service, safer intersections, maintained roads and sidewalks, and bike lanes designed with loading, accessibility and local businesses in mind. We need to stop pitting drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders against each other. I grew up using transit in this ward, and I’m still a transit nerd. Good transportation gives people practical choices for getting where they need to go.
councillor
Mary Fragedakis
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority is making it easier and more reliable to get around Toronto, however you travel. I would push for much better coordination of construction and road work so we stop unnecessarily closing multiple routes in the same area at the same time. We also need a TTC people can depend on, safer streets and intersections, and practical improvements for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Toronto cannot function when people spend too much of their day stuck in traffic or waiting for transit.
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Jason Stevens
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?council took a step to cap fares in 2026 and encouraging public transit one of the most efficient form transit is good. Cars and the car makers lobby are one of the most inefficient
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Denise Walcott
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would push for smart traffic signals at problem intersections, transit priority where buses and streetcars face repeated delays, and traffic agents during major construction and serious congestion. The City must coordinate projects to reduce overlapping closures and complete road and sidewalk repairs on time. Transportation planning should provide safer crossings and protected bike lanes while considering accessibility, deliveries, emergency access, transit riders, drivers and local businesses.
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Sara Ehrhardt
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I know congestion is a source of frustration for many in Toronto-Danforth. Part of the solution to that is making cycling and transit safe and efficient to use, which reduces the number of cars on the road. We need to also get smarter about managing congestion, expanding the use of traffic agents and smart signals, which adjust to real-time conditions to best move people around the city. I would also support increasing the charges that developers pay for closing a lane of traffic, making them work quicker and find creative solutions.
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Sheena Sharp
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We cannot expect to reduce gridlock unless we reduce the number of trips made by car. That means making bikes and transit more attractive, building a network of protected cycle lanes. I travel by car, e-bike and transit. In the busiest times of the year my bike is fastest, but i don't ride in winter due to no plowed bike lanes. Let's not imagine that gridlock will magically disappear unless there are great alternatives for cars. This will take years to build but there is no time like now to start.
councillor
Rachel Chernos Lin
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?On our roads, we need to optimize traffic flow using modern signal technology informed by real-time data. We need to encourage transit use whenever possible by investing in maintenance, capital improvements and customer service. If it is efficient, reliable and safe, more people will use the TTC - meaning less cars on the road. The City must also prioritize pedestrian safety. This means ensuring e-bikes are used safely and responsibly, as well as redesigning roads and revamping our infrastructure with a Vision Zero lens.
councillor
Didi Moffat
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will target gridlock and make travel dependable across every mode: Cut Bottlenecks: Clamp down on overlapping construction closures, fine contractors blocking lanes, and deploy traffic agents to clear chronic intersections. Fast-Track Transit: Restore frequent feeder bus service and expand smart transit-signal priority so buses don't sit trapped in traffic. Safer Streets: Fix neglected, pothole-ridden roads and redesign high-risk intersections with protected pedestrian head-starts to reduce vehicle conflicts.
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Sinan Erdemir
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will push for a redesign of our bike lanes. I believe that bike lanes can exist without the need to be on the road and take up road space which should be for vehicles. Bike lanes can exist by using a portion of the boulevard (the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb) and they can exist on the same elevation as the sidewalk. This ensures safety. This also solves our e-scooter dilemma. E-scooters are currently illegal on city property, but this is not enforced because there is no solution yet. This redesign ensures safe space for all.
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Jeffery Adamson
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would focus on making road work, construction staging, and dedicated transit lanes more efficient. Where transit demand is lower, particularly on weekends or during off-peak periods, I will have the City review whether some dedicated bus lanes can be used more flexibly to improve overall traffic flow without reducing transit reliability. I would push for major City projects to include stronger congestion-reduction plans, using better staging, signal timing, temporary lane configurations and modern traffic technology.
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Hassan Mubarak Noor Mohamed
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize a transportation system that is reliable, connected and works for everyone, whether driving, taking transit, cycling or walking. I would focus on improving TTC reliability and frequency, reducing congestion through better traffic and construction management, and improving signal priority. I would also support safer, well-maintained sidewalks, crossings and cycling connections, with accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Jethro Adir Kavod
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?The Priority Solution: Accelerate the Transfer and Repairs Concretely, the city should: · Secure the $353 million already promised by the province for operations and maintenance through the transition. · Leverage provincial expertise to accelerate work. The proof: on the Gardiner, additional provincial funding of $73 million allowed repairs to finish 18 months ahead of schedule, cutting up to 22 minutes off the commute of 140,000 daily drivers. · Free up municipal budget to redirect toward local roads, sewers, and public transit.
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Shelley Carroll
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Toronto needs a transportation system that works for everyone, whether you drive, take transit, cycle or walk. I would prioritize fixing roads and sidewalks, improving traffic signal timing, addressing dangerous intersections and making practical and common sense safety improvements for all road users. We also need reliable TTC service and better coordination across the transportation network. I will continue to advocate for the Sheppard Subway Extension while focusing on safer, more predictable and efficient travel across Don Valley North.
councillor
Roy Samathanam
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize improving traffic flow and transportation options across Toronto. This means making transit more reliable, addressing traffic bottlenecks, and improving coordination between road users, transit, cyclists, and pedestrians. I would focus on practical, cost-effective improvements that help residents get where they need to go safely and efficiently.
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Sabrina Zuniga
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would coordinate road and transit work so fewer major routes are disrupted at once. Toronto must repair roads, improve TTC safety and reliability, enforce traffic and street-racing laws, and keep sidewalks accessible. I oppose bike lanes on major Don Valley North roads such as Bayview, Leslie, Don Mills and Finch where they worsen congestion or delay emergency vehicles. Cycling routes should be safe and practical without creating bottlenecks, respecting drivers, transit riders, cyclists, pedestrians, seniors and people with disabilities.
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Hamid Shakeri
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We must catch up. Our infrastructure was mostly built in the 60s, but zoning changes increased population without proportional upgrades. This is unsustainable. We need capacity for more residents, which requires funding from federal and provincial governments. We must freeze high-rise construction on main arteries, encourage working from home, and enact practical bylaws for e-bikes and e-scooters. Bike lanes must be evaluated case-by-case and built without stressing our outdated 1960s roads.
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Nathan Yusifov
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize safer, more reliable, and better-connected transportation in Willowdale. This means improving TTC service, addressing traffic congestion, maintaining sidewalks and roads, and creating safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists. I would listen to residents, identify local problem areas, and work toward practical improvements that help everyone get around the city safely, efficiently, and accessibly.
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David Magazzinich
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize reducing congestion while improving every way people move. That means smarter traffic signals, better road maintenance, reliable transit and safer walking and cycling infrastructure. Transportation decisions should be based on safety, traffic flow and local conditions—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you drive, take transit, cycle or walk, the goal should be getting you where you need to go safely and efficiently.
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Adam Smith
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I have designed the Ward 19 Transportation Network (transportation systems are a hobby of mine). We can improve the streets for ALL modes of transportation to move more safely and efficiently, the problem is city staff don't take a holistic network approach, they mostly only look at intersections in isolation. We need to complete the bike network, unify parking restrictions, think outside the box on transit (like crowd-sourced express routes), and remove conflict zones with pedestrians.
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James Dann
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?East-enders spend too much of their lives stuck in traffic or waiting on transit. On transit, I would fight for a TTC that is clean, safe, and reliable. That is what gets people out of their cars. On roads, I would push to get the approved Gardiner and Lake Shore rebuild moving faster while delivering short-term relief now, like better-timed signals and using routes such as Eastern Avenue. And I would make sure people who walk and cycle can do it safely. However you travel, you deserve to move through this city without it costing you your day.
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Jennie Worden
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority is to ensure people have real choices about how they travel, and allowing them to choose the most appropriate mode for them – giving public transit real priority, so that buses and streetcars can move large numbers of people efficiently; building a connected network of safe cycling routes; emphasizing pedestrian safety especially around schools, libraries, transit stops, and busy intersections; and treating construction as a city-wide transportation problem, rather than a series of individual projects.
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Nate Erskine-Smith
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Fast, safe, reliable transit: speed up streetcars and subways. Construction that is well coordinated and communicated (including expediting the existing work to rebuild the Gardiner). Complete and integrated bike lane network.
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Syeda Jaana Ali
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize a reliable, connected transportation system that works for everyone—transit riders, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. That means improving TTC reliability and frequency, fixing roads and sidewalks faster, and designing safer routes for walking and cycling. I would also support better coordination of construction and traffic management to reduce unnecessary congestion. Transportation policy should be practical, evidence-based and focused on moving people safely and efficiently, regardless of how they travel.
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Mohammad Shabani
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority is a balanced Transportation Strategy For Transit Riders: I will push to restore service levels, freeze fares for people in need, and implement transit priority lanes to ensure reliable commutes. For Drivers & Cyclists: I will prioritize smart grid management and invest in safely separated active transportation infrastructure. For Pedestrians: I will expand traffic-calming measures and support creating pedestrianized, walkable neighborhood zones, like the High Rise Hub in my platform.
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Jennifer Alexander
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize fixing the everyday gaps that make getting around Etobicoke Centre difficult: dangerous intersections, missing or poor sidewalks, unsafe crossings and unreliable connections to transit. My experience with Walk Safe Etobicoke shows me how long residents can wait for relatively simple safety improvements. I’d establish a Road Safety Working Group to identify problem locations with residents, prioritize practical fixes and so whether you walk, cycle, take transit or drive, it becomes safer. Allowing more options outside of cars.
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Katie Andrachuk
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Better transportation starts with giving people more practical choices. Every person who can walk, cycle, or take transit is one less car on the road, benefiting everyone, including drivers. My priority is TTC reliability, especially buses, the backbone of transit in Etobicoke Centre. Signal priority and queue-jump lanes can reduce delays, while real-time arrival screens at bus stops make trips more predictable. I'll also prioritize safer crossings, traffic calming, and connected cycling routes for safe, independent local trips at every age.
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Kevin Rupasinghe
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?As a transportation engineer, I will be uniquely able to help us all get moving. Everyone feels stuck though I know there are practical, effective solutions. I will bring a 10-minute bus network to Scarborough’s major roads to get more people on transit and out of their cars. I’ll speed up Eglinton Line 5, build platform edge doors in the subway to reduce delays, and get more safe routes for people to walk or bike for local trips, and properly maintain sidewalks year-round. More transport options = fewer car trips = drivers save time.
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Naser Kaid
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Everyone should be able to get around the city safely and easily, whether driving, taking public transit, cycling, or walking. In winter, snow and ice on sidewalks, bike lanes, and main roads create serious hazards and make daily travel difficult. I will make snow and ice removal a priority, ensuring that streets, sidewalks, and transit stops are cleared promptly. Everyone deserves safe, accessible routes to work, school, and essential services without worrying about winter conditions.
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Ariel-Rachel Karokis
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?The bike lanes and streetcars have congested our streets, and need to go! 1) The vehicles on the bike lanes are a hazard to drivers and to pedestrians, they hardly ever follow any rules of the road, have ZERO regulations, and cant be punished for their violations. 2) The concept of a streetcar is nice, BUT, when they make a stop they shut down traffic in the process. Track and Cable maintenance result in more road closures. I support more busses, and more subway. I'm in favour to bring back more car lanes to the streets.
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Taiba Ahmed
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Currently, the TTC only measures bus on-time performance at the end of a line. This means a bus can arrive late or inconsistently at every stop on a route, but so long as it ends on time, it’s counted as on time. The TTC literally doesn’t know which routes have the worst performance. The city’s bus bunching reduction program aims to fix this. But it hasn’t been rolled out on enough Scarborough routes, where people need buses the most after the closure of Line 3! I aim to fix this, and get commuters to their destinations up to 10% faster.
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Madura Shanmugaratnam
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize making our existing transportation network more reliable and accessible. That includes advocating for more frequent transit service where demand is high, addressing potholes and road maintenance in heavily travelled areas, and supporting safe infrastructure for walking and cycling. We also need better coordination of construction so residents can continue moving efficiently through their neighbourhoods.
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Akina Lalla
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize urban planning strategies that focus on minimizing traffic congestion to improve traffic flow for all road users. Public transit needs to more efficient and effective with fewer wait times and delays. I will publicize the Scarborough-Time-Tax issue; Scarborough residents complain that our time is not valued as the rest of the city. I will advocate that our time matters too and properly advocate for Scarborough. We need streamline and underground transit expansion plans and development like other areas in Toronto.
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Willie Reodica
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Willie will collaborate with City Hall and Champion the Opening of Dead End McCowan & Japonica Roads to ensure fast & direct access for emergency teams traveling from the quadrants of Trudelle & McCowan Rd. to TTC Subway on Lawrence/McCowan to SGH, STC, Hi-way 401.
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Krissan Veerasingam
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We only have limited road space and that means we need to encourage more people to use space and time efficient transportation options. The TTC is key to this and to ensure we have more people riding I will do the following. Lower the TTC fare cap so folks can get to free rides faster. Improve bus frequency across Scarborough, by reducing bunching and explore dedicated transit infrastructure to boost ridership and reduce congestion. Prioritize high frequency bus corridors for road repairs, to make rides more comfortable.
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Nisha Kumari
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?To fix gridlock for everyone, I will prioritize Smarter Signals & Construction Coordination across Ward 21. Whether you drive, ride transit, walk, or cycle, delays hurt. I will push to: Smart Traffic Signals: Synchronize lights on McCowan, Ellesmere, and Eglinton to clear car bottlenecks. Bus Priority Corridors: Keep transit moving smoothly without trapping drivers. Fix Road Repair Delays: Streamline construction schedules and fix potholes faster to keep lanes open. Scarborough needs smart movement.
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Stella Kargiannakis
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Time the lights on arterial roads for the posted speeds. Richmond St is a good example. Construction contracts affecting lane closures must have penalty clauses for delayed completions. Work 24/7 to finish projects faster. No lane closures where there is nobody actively working. Bumpy, potholed roads are frustrating for everyone. Re-pave the roads. Do not narrow the intersections. Schedule more TTC vehicles during rush periods. Get illegal vehicles off the roads. All motorised vehicles & drivers must be licensed and insured.
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Sindia Vijayarajan
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I will propose a subway station in this ward. For people who drive motor vehicles, I will have the bus lane on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) serve as a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. Traffic is an issue for many people who drive on the freeway, especially during rush hour, and this will help traffic flow better for many of our residents who use the DVP. Electric vehicles are also currently able to use HOV lanes. This will encourage more people to go green if they want to save on their commute time, which in turn helps save the environment.
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Rakhee Kotecha
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize transportation decisions based on how people actually move and whether changes work. Before major road changes, I would want current traffic, collision, development and transit data considered. After implementation, I would push for results to be evaluated and changes made when needed. Whether people drive, take transit, cycle or walk, the goal should be the same: move people safely and efficiently using solutions that fit the street and the problem.
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Donny Morgan
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I want to make it easier for people to get where they need to go, no matter how they travel. We need to fix our roads, improve TTC reliability, and do a better job coordinating construction so we’re not creating unnecessary traffic. Any changes to our streets also need to consider drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. We need transportation that actually works for everyone.
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Dan Lovell
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Free TTC For Youth and Seniors By increasing the vacant home and luxury home (over $3 million) taxes and introducing a vacant commercial unit tax, we will generate enough revenue to fund free TTC fares for youth and seniors. Real, Safe Bike Lanes We need to re-think how we build and use bike lanes. Proper bike lanes make life safer, faster, and more convenient for EVERYONE. Restore Better Snow Removal Through De-Privatization Snow removal has suffered under privatization. Bring it back to city staff.
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Jackson Ho
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?One thing Scarborough - Agincourt is missing is a direct connection to Toronto’s subway network. We should prioritize extending Line 4 into our community. Better transit would give residents more options and help reduce traffic congestion, benefiting even drivers who never take the TTC. Bike lanes are also important, but they should be planned based on local needs. What works downtown does not always make sense in suburban areas like Scarborough, where travel patterns are very different.
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Han Dong
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Three things, in order. The Sheppard East subway funded and shovel-ready this term; meetings with our MPs and MPPs start in my first 101 days. A construction start date for widening Steeles east of Tapscott, approved a decade ago and still not built; the staff report requested on the Council record. Faster buses on Finch, Steeles, McCowan and Markham Road that keep every through lane: signal priority, queue-jump pockets, far-side stops and more express buses. Streets redesigned with neighbours at the table, not after the paint is down.
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Sajawal Javed
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Toronto needs a transportation plan that works for the whole trip, not just one mode. I would prioritize faster and more reliable TTC service, safer roads and crossings, and better connections between buses, cycling routes and major transit lines. Residents should spend less time waiting, stuck in traffic, or taking unsafe routes.
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Jamaal Myers
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Properly funded transit is the key to moving people around Toronto efficiently. City Council must prioritize securing a predictable funding stream from the provincial and federal governments in order for Toronto to have a reliable, fast and convenient transit system. I will continue to also prioritize building the Scarborough East LRT and ensuring commuter parking is available as part of the Scarborough Subway extension to provide drivers and transit customers alike with more options to get around the city.
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Ronald Phen
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I want the a streets and pavements to be designed for all motor vehicles and bicycles and pedestrians to be able to travel safely. I also want more education for scooters to operate safely. I also want the city to clear snow on sidewalks and bus stops quickly.
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Shaun Chen
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority is to get more transit built for Scarborough, including much-needed higher order transit. With construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension now well underway, I will continue to advocate for the Sheppard Subway Extension to extend Line 4 eastward to the Malvern community, as well the Eglinton East LRT connecting to UTSC and then up to Malvern into north Scarborough. In our ward, I will also prioritize the Morningside Avenue extension and Steeles Avenue East widening project, which is still incomplete.
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Paul Ainslie
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority would be securing investments in reliable public transit, safer roads, and infrastructure that works for everyone. Residents should be able to travel efficiently whether they take transit, drive, cycle, or walk. Reducing congestion and improving connections to jobs, education, health care, and recreation strengthens both our economy and quality of life. I will continue advocating for public transportation improvements that support growth, increase accessibility, and better connect communities across Toronto.
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Ashan Fernando
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would prioritize safer, faster and more reliable transportation across Scarborough by working closely with Scarborough First Community Organization to advance its Scarborough Subway Extension plan, helping Ward 25 residents. I would also focus on improving roads, addressing traffic bottlenecks, adding traffic lights where needed, and expanding traffic-calming and pedestrian-safety measures. I’ll push for reliable TTC service and better connections for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Zakir Patel
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We need dependable bus service, properly maintained roads, safer options for pedestrians and cyclists, and better coordination of construction to reduce congestion. Scarborough residents deserve transportation that is reliable, safe, and works for everyone.
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Neethan Shan
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Scarborough needs more transit options. I will push to extend the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line all the way to Malvern, bring in express buses with connections to subways, and make the TTC more affordable. At the same time, I will work to tackle gridlock by improving traffic flow, coordinating major construction projects effectively, and investing in transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving efficiently.
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Vane Stavrev
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?I would ask the Provincial Government to build more highways . I would ask the Federal Government to build more transit. I would ask the Federal Government to reduce corporate tax, for businesses so that they will be able to build more business where people live.
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Jannette Lumley
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Working with the appropriate agencies making certain that the concerns are addressed accordingly. A partnership would have to made with the appropriate issue in dealing with the issues. If there is no agency involved then establishing one could be a solution to deal with the situation like for residents who are walking. This is a matter for all members of the team to deal with.
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Amber Morley
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Public transit investments & safe multi-modal connections. Continuing historic investments to deliver high-quality TTC service that is integrated, accessible, safe and affordable is a top priority. Improving reliability and getting more people on transit moves them faster and gets cars off the road. Making the TTC the best way helps address congestion city wide and get us closer to our climate goals faster. The implementation of the Vision Zero strategy also ensures that no matter the mode of transit, our city is designed to get around safely
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Mihaela Andrei
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Get Park Lawn GO built. It's the biggest transit fix for the fastest-growing part of this ward. I have signed the TTCriders pledge: reliable, affordable, public transit, with priority on our busiest corridors so streetcars and buses are not stuck in traffic. On roads and bike lanes, the problem here has been decisions made over residents and businesses, not with them. I would plan with consultation in neighbourhoods, measure results and adjust. Construction has to be coordinated for less congestion. Sidewalks cleared. Every option should work.
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Steve Yuen
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Transit needs Reliability & BE Affordable! FREE Transit to 16 younger & 60+ older or those Handicapped / in Need -subsidized/ REGULATED by Province & Feds All electric bikes etc. are licensed -must be 16 years+ Penalty for non compliance-loss of your bike or scooter etc. NO Tolerance Policy- you lose your bike immediately SPEED Camera for BIKERS Transponder$ for ALL Out of Town Vehicles- + Revenue$$ It's a 4 way street RESPECT EVERYONE - People, Bikers, Electric/ Gas vehicles. FREE 15 min parking 4 BIA Patron$
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Bridget Ogundipe
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We need to get this city moving. Congestion and unreliable transit cost residents time and money. I'd prioritize better coordination of construction, accountability for developers causing prolonged road closures, and a properly funded TTC with traffic signals that keep buses and streetcars moving. We also need safer streets through thoughtful design, protected bike lanes and traffic calming, especially on Parkside Drive, where residents have raised concerns about speeding.
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Adam Pham
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?When I arrived from Eastern Europe with my family 25 years ago, even TTC fares felt expensive, so we walked everywhere. I bought a bicycle at a garage sale for $ 5. I rode it to work, the grocery store, and the $ 5 covered all my transportation needs for 3 years. Bicycles are an affordable mode of transportation. Build separated bike lanes on suitable routes while keeping existing roads open for cars. Smart growth means adding for cyclists without forcing a zero-sum battle on the road. Improve public safety and cleanliness in the TTC.
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Holly Weber
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?My priority would be to make it easier, safer and more reliable for everyone to get around Toronto; whether they drive, take transit, cycle or walk. That means tackling congestion by better coordinating construction and road closures, improving traffic signals and traffic management to keep major intersections moving. It also means improving TTC reliability, including buses and streetcars. We should focus on getting people where they need to go safely and efficiently while making the best use of the infrastructure we already have.
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Diana Chan McNally
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Building on the changes to transit the City of Toronto put in place during the FIFA games, I would make these changes permanent — including increasing the reliability of bus service, and expanding transit priority measures on the 504 King streetcar.
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Debbie King
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Everyone needs safe, reliable ways to get around. Delays are more than frustrating—they can mean lost income, missed appointments, added costs and stress. I would prioritize better coordination of construction and major events to reduce disruptions, improve streetcar speed and reliability, increase service levels on neighbourhood bus routes, and explore earlier Sunday subway service. I would also support winter bike-lane clearing and the Neighbourhood Streets Plan, giving communities a stronger voice in addressing local needs.
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Vanessa Raponi
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?We need to ensure multi-modal harmony is invested in the city. There is so much car congestion because there are too many cars on the road. We need to ensure transit is reliable, affordable, accessible and safe to increase ridership. We need safe, physically separated bike lanes. We need to invest in more sharing programs like Communauto (car sharing) or Bike Share TO, to have fewer vehicles on the streets. We need to work together, and ensure safety remains the top priority.
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Andy Potega
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Main arteries should be open. TTC should be free for students. Transit should be reliable, on time and most of all working. Our city ferries should be powered by hydrogen. Our local delivery trucks should also be powered by hydrogen, cheap and clean energy.
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Chiara Padovani
Getting around the city is a source of frustration for many Torontonians, whether people drive, take transit, cycle, or walk. What would you prioritize on the next City Council to improve how people move around the city, however they travel?Three years ago, I was hit by a truck at Weston and Lawrence. When it comes to road safety, I literally feel it in my bones. We need to redesign our roads to make them both safer and more efficient, and I’ve already done audits at a number of intersections to identify improvements. I also ride the TTC every day, and I know how important a safe, accessible and reliable transit system is. I’ll prioritize our transit system by maintaining the TTC fare freeze and fare capping, expanding service, and keeping transit public.