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 sold-out Ontario Transit Funding Forum analyzed and proposed 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, unions, academia and NGOs shared their recommendations to build a solid foundation for transit funding in Ontario!
TransForm Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
Ontario Public Transit Association
City of Toronto / Toronto Transit Commission
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113
Montréal Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113
CSA Group
TransLink
Hatch Ltd.
Kingston Transit
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation
Access Planning
Paladin Consulting
Mainstreet Research
Leading Mobility Consulting
Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation
Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance, University of Toronto
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(for “in-person” ticket holders!)
The Ontario Transit Funding Forum is being held at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Business (TRSM) Commons Conference Hall. The venue is located on the 7th floor of 55 Dundas Street West (west of Yonge Street on the south side of Dundas). The front door is locked so security will open it for Forum speakers and delegates. Follow way-finding signs to elevators or escalators which take you to the 7th floor.
There are a variety of ways to get to TRSM:
