Item - 2014.EX43.18
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 8, 2014 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on July 2, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 8, 2014.
EX43.18 - Toward a Policy Framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in partnership with the Chief Customer Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, the Medical Officer of Health, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Treasurer, and the Director, Financial Planning to develop a Policy Framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity for consideration by the end of 2015.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief Customer Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to consider additional reductions for seniors, including off-peak reductions, in the development of a policy framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity.
3. City Council forward the report (June 17, 2014) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief Customer Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to the Federal Ministers of Employment and Social Development, Health, Transport, and Veterans' Affairs, and the Ontario Ministers of Children and Youth Services, Citizenship and Immigration, Community and Social Services, Economic Development, Trade and Employment, Education, Health and Long-Term Care, Training, Colleges, and Universities, Transportation, and Seniors Affairs, and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70755.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Cristina Andrade and Marcelina Gonzalez Rodriguez (EX.New.EX43.18.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-48461.pdf
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Jennifer Huang (EX.New.EX43.18.3)
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Jessica Bell, TTCriders (EX.New.EX43.18.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-48466.pdf
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Linsay Macphee, Toronto Drop-in Network (EX.New.EX43.18.5)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief Customer Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to consider additional reductions for seniors, including off-peak reductions, in the development of a policy framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-08-2014 5:50 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX43.18 - Lee - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-08-2014 5:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX43.18 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz |
EX43.18 - Toward a Policy Framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in partnership with the Chief Customer Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, the Medical Officer of Health; the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the City Treasurer; and the Director, Financial Planning to develop a Policy Framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity for consideration by the end of 2015.
2. City Council forward the report (June 17, 2014) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief Customer Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to the Federal Ministers of: Employment and Social Development, Health, Transport, and Veterans' Affairs, and the Ontario Ministers of Children and Youth Services, Citizenship and Immigration, Community and Social Services, Economic Development, Trade and Employment; Education, Health and Long-Term Care, Training, Colleges, and Universities, Transportation, and Seniors Affairs, and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx.
Origin
Summary
Equitable access to public transit has two core dimensions: service availability and service affordability.
Toronto is preparing for a future that includes expanded and enhanced public transit services. These initiatives will increase equitable access to transit, by making high quality transit available to more Torontonians.
In light of transit expansion developments that will improve availability, it is timely for the City of Toronto to prepare a complementary transit plan focused on affordability. A Policy Framework for Toronto Transit Fare Equity is needed so that when new transit services become available, they will also be affordable for lower income riders.
Over the past year, several reports have been adopted related to reducing the cost of public transit for low income residents and directing various City staff to review different mechanisms for achieving transit fare affordability. What has been missing to date is an overarching strategic policy framework to guide such analyses and lead to recommendations that are relevant to different City programs and can be jointly implemented. To respond effectively to recent directions, this report recommends the preparation of a formal City-wide policy framework for defining, funding, implementing, and evaluating transit affordability. A formal policy framework will clarify the assumptions, goals, and funding requirements for sustaining transit discounts for low income residents and thereby achieve transit fare equity for all Torontonians. Key considerations that should inform the design of this policy framework are described in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70755.pdf
Communications
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Cristina Andrade and Marcelina Gonzalez Rodriguez (EX.New.EX43.18.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-48461.pdf
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Jennifer Huang (EX.New.EX43.18.3)
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Jessica Bell, TTCriders (EX.New.EX43.18.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-48466.pdf
(July 2, 2014) Letter from Linsay Macphee, Toronto Drop-in Network (EX.New.EX43.18.5)
Speakers
Brenda Thompson, Scarborough Anti-Poverty Coalition
Jessica Bell
Linsey Macphee, Toronto Drop In Network
Helen Armstrong, St. Stephens Community House
Councillor Shelley Carroll