Ontario considers picking up part of tab for operating TTC

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Ontario considers picking up part of tab for operating TTC

The Ontario government is mulling paying part of the cost of operating the Toronto Transit Commission – a major policy change that would see Queen’s Park become more heavily involved in city transit than it has been for two decades.


Just over two weeks ago, John Tory was elected Toronto mayor on an ambitious transit platform and a pledge to work with other levels of government. Even though he won’t be sworn in until next month, his transition staff has already met with the Premier’s staff, including a sit-down Wednesday, and Kathleen Wynne is expected to meet with him in the coming weeks.


Ontario considers picking up part of tab for operating TTC - The Globe and Mail

I wonder why our local Mr Wynne fanboi didn't jump on this...

Oh ya, we're running a deficit, and Wynne's just trying to buy Toronto votes for the next election, when all the comming reality makes them cranky, lol.
 

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I bet the people in Kenora are glad to get the good news.
I felt a collective sigh of relief from Timmins already. Now they can look forward to their taxes doing some good in Tdot, like they've always wanted.

Although truth be told, I think transit, should be federally funded, across the board.
 

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Fund it by the riders. Let them invest in their own systems and get paid back directly. A true public private partnership. A mini mutual fund if you will.
 

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The replaced the Go here with Viva, and now th elittle old ladie have to walk to a bus stop, inconveniently located way down the road.