Item - 2025.TTC6.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto Transit Commission on June 23, 2025 and was adopted without amendment.

TTC6.13 - Establishment of a TTC-Metrolinx Joint Advisory Committee - by Vice Chair Joe Mihevc, seconded by Chair Jamaal Myers

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Commission Decision

The TTC Board requested that TTC staff work with Metrolinx staff to establish a formal advisory committee that includes representation of Board Members from both organizations, with the goal of enhancing coordination, fostering strategic alignment, and ensuring effective governance of shared transit priorities.

Summary

The TTC and Metrolinx have successfully advanced PRESTO related issues through the TTC-Metrolinx Joint Advisory Group (JAG) Committee.

As we work together to open and operate Lines 5 and 6, advance transit expansion projects, continue with the One Fare program, further coordinate service, and modernize fare collection it is critical that there is continued collaboration and coordinated oversight between the two organizations.

Background Information

(June 23, 2025) Member Motion on Establishment of a TTC-Metrolinx Joint Advisory Committee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ttc/bgrd/backgroundfile-256336.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Joe Mihevc (Carried)

That the TTC Board requests that TTC staff work with Metrolinx staff to establish a formal advisory committee that includes equal representation of Board Members from both organizations, with the goal of enhancing coordination, fostering strategic alignment, and ensuring effective governance of shared transit priorities.