Minutes To be Confirmed

The Toronto Transit Commission received the Chief Executive Officer’s Report - July 2026 for information.

Mandeep S. Lali, Chief Executive Officer, gave a verbal presentation on this item.

Josh Colle, Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer, Fort Monaco, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Mina Papic, FIFA Project Manager, Integration, Cameron Penman, Program Lead - FIFA World Cup, and Lesley Sovran, FIFA Project Manager, Delivery & Execution gave a presentation on TTC x FIFA World Cup 2026 - TTC Board Update.

The CEO’s Report was created in 2012, replacing the Chief General Manager’s Report. Over time, it has evolved into a focused monthly overview to support performance tracking and is submitted to the TTC Board for information. Copies of the report are also forwarded to Members of Toronto City Council, the City Manager and the City Chief Financial Officer, and made available on https://www.ttc.ca/transparency-and-accountability/CEOs-Report

The CEO's Report offers a rotating review of service delivery performance across the TTC's transit modes. The current edition highlights streetcar service, featuring key performance indicators (KPIs) through the end of May 2026. As part of the regular rotation across transit modes, the July CEO's Report includes a comparison to the January 2026 results previously presented in the March CEO's Report.

The Toronto Transit Commission received the Approved Minutes of the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) General Monthly Meetings of April 30, 2026 and May 28, 2026 for information.

Sophie Petrillo, ACAT Chair, gave a verbal presentation on this item.

The Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) is forwarding the approved minutes of its General monthly meeting of April 30, 2026 and May 28, 2026 to the July 2026 Board Meeting for information. At the April meeting, ACAT members received information about accessibility training TTC employees receive and changes made to elevator service shutdown protocols subsequent to an April 2026 elevator outage. The TTC’s plans to support accessibility during the FIFA World Cup and initiatives for customer service enhancements to support transit navigation were also discussed as well as plans to improve signage and communication for Spadina Station to guide customers requiring accessible transfers to the appropriate stations.

At the May 28, 2026 ACAT General the Committee received an update about the TTC’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and efforts to ensure customer safety, including piloting platform safety barriers. ACAT emphasized the need for rider protection and appropriate emergency evacuation thresholds and protocols, especially for riders who are people with disabilities and may be endangered by resulting crowds. ACAT was also advised about an accessibility concern involving a developer’s request to cancel a previously agreed upon barrier-free path and tunnel to Dufferin Station.

For the TTC Board’s information, ACAT passed a motion at the June 2026 ACAT General Meeting with respect to the Don Valley Station bus terminal elevator. As the approved June 2026 ACAT General minutes will not be presented to the TTC Board until late 2026, information about the motion has been included in this correspondence. The motion requests that the TTC Board agrees that the existing elevator closure of the Don Valley Station bus terminal elevator is a barrier to accessibility and further requests that the TTC Board asks Metrolinx to put the elevator into service until construction for the Ontario Line requires the elevator to be put out of service.

The following is a summary of the main topics discussed at the April and May 2026 ACAT Subcommittee Meetings:

Communications Subcommittee

April 2026

• Line 5 station events to allow customers to provide feedback. Future update to be shared and material used at the events.
• Wheel-Trans communications about FIFA-related outreach and accessibility material updates to handbooks and training videos.

May 2026

• Wayfinding initiatives in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and upcoming pilots, including NaviLens QR code navigation system and having numbered exits at stations.

Design Review Subcommittee

April 2026

• Line 5 simulation exercise accessibility feedback. Vehicle layout and wayfinding concerns were discussed.
• Ontario Line Pape Station design presentation

May 2026

• Yellow grab strap pilot for buses to improve visibility
• Efforts to reduce vertical platform gaps between station platforms and subway cars

Strategy and Planning Subcommittee

April 2026

• Accessible surface transit top design and criteria for bus stop relocation distances to improve accessibility. The Subcommittee emphasized the importance of consultation process and ensuring accessibility improvements are not negatively impacted by property-related delays.

May 2026

• Meeting summary deferred to June 2026 ACAT General.

Wheel-Trans Operations Subcommittee

April 2026

• Wheel-Trans stop relocation for Scarborough Centenary Hospital.
• Feedback from Enercare Centre event to support planning for major events like FIFA.

May 2026:

• FIFA 2026 accessibility planning overview for sites and operations.
• Photo ID proposal for Wheel-Trans customers. The Subcommittee confirmed support of this initiative that is being considered.

The TTC Board:

1. Received this report for information.

2. Directed Staff to review acceleration options for the Islington Station Easier Access project to recover time from unforeseen underground site conditions in regards to Toronto Hydro and utility works. Options to include: incentivization with the Contractor to mitigate schedule delays, including reviewing additional staging options to complete Right of Way (ROW) work under Islington Avenue with Toronto Hydro, to provide an accessible path to a new Islington Station entrance as soon as possible (Q2 2027 or earlier).

The 2026 Accessibility Plan Status Report (Status Report) describes the TTC’s progress toward achieving the objectives of the 2024-2028 TTC 5-Year Accessibility Plan (5YAP), and it fulfills provincially legislated requirements in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to prepare an annual status report on the progress of measures taken to implement the 5YAP, and steps taken to comply with the IASR. The Status Report also includes updates on the Wheel-Trans Transformation Program and Easier Access Program for a comprehensive update on accessibility initiatives.

The 5YAP identified 46 specific initiatives to improve the accessibility of TTC services and facilities for customers by the end of 2028. By the end of 2026, it is expected that eight of these initiatives will have been completed, with a further 21 in progress and four not yet started. The remaining 13 initiatives are ongoing, comprising regular review, planning, and design activities that are not intended to have a set end date.

Significant 5YAP accomplishments that have been or are expected to be achieved by the end of 2026 include:

• Completing Easier Access Program construction at four additional subway stations (College, Museum, Spadina, and King), at which time a total of 68 of 70 (97%) subway stations will be accessible.
• Ongoing construction of new accessible third-party entrances to York Mills, Sheppard-Yonge and St Patrick Stations.
• Replacing old red bench seating on Line 1 and Line 2 trains with new bench seating that includes integrated back and armrests.
• Installing upgraded platform edge tiles to reduce the gap between subway trains and platforms at seven station platforms; 32 stations have been completed so far and four stations with horizontal and vertical platform edge tiles are planned to be completed in 2026.
• A pilot to equip Customer Service Agents with digital tablets at Union, TMU, and Bloor-Yonge Stations, to better support interactions with customers, including wayfinding and multilingual translation support.
• An e-paper and digital signage pilot, which will allow customers to access real-time service information in both visual and audible formats at surface stops, and new digital signage at the Bathurst and King Station entrances, and at the Fleet Hub for the FIFA World Cup. The pilot includes approximately 75 surface stops along different routes.
• A vendor has been selected for a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for Wheel-Trans.
• A vendor has been selected to replace the Mobile Data Terminal/Automatic Vehicle Location (MDT/AVL) system for Wheel-Trans.
• Begin developing an implementation plan for the accessibility audit of built environment elements of TTC employee facilities.

Attachment 2 provides further details on 5YAP initiatives and accomplishments to date.

The TTC Board:

1. Approved the naming of the atrium at Yorkdale Station as the Howard Moscoe Atrium, in recognition of his service as the first Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission of the amalgamated City of Toronto and his decades of advocacy for public transit in Toronto, including his sustained efforts to return the Arc en Ciel light installation by artist Michael Hayden to Line 1’s Yorkdale Station, in principle and subject to:

a. Consultation with the family of Howard Moscoe and receipt of the family’s written consent, in accordance with the TTC’s Commemorative and Honourary Recognition Policy; and

b. Consultation with the artist, Michael Hayden, regarding the association of his work with the commemoration, and confirmation that the naming and any related signage are consistent with the artist’s moral rights and with the terms of the applicable restoration agreement.

2. Delegated authority to the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer to complete the consultation with the family of Howard Moscoe and with the artist, Michael Hayden, to obtain the family’s written consent and to confirm the artist’s position on the association of his work with the commemoration, and, upon completing those steps, to finalize and implement the naming; and, if the family’s consent is not obtained or the artist’s rights cannot be satisfactorily addressed, to report back to the Board with alternative options for commemoration.

3. Directed staff to confirm the funding, implementation, and ongoing maintenance arrangements for the recognition prior to installation, consistent with the Commemorative and Honourary Recognition Policy.

At its June 3, 2026 meeting, the TTC Board directed staff to report to the July 22, 2026 Board meeting with recommendations on options to commemorate former TTC Chair Howard Moscoe and his contributions to the Toronto Transit Commission, including consideration of a commemorative naming, and further directed that staff consult with the family of Howard Moscoe and relevant local stakeholders in developing the recommendations. Mr. Moscoe, a former Chair, Vice-Chair, and Commissioner of the TTC, passed away on May 23, 2026 at the age of 86.

Following a review of commemoration options, TTC staff recommend a commemorative naming: the naming of the atrium at Yorkdale Station to the Howard Moscoe Atrium – the space that will once again house Michael Hayden’s Arc en Ciel light installation. This site was selected based on its visibility, its direct connection to Mr. Moscoe’s life and work, and feasibility for naming.

After the TTC removed the original Arc en Ciel installation in the 1990s, Mr. Moscoe championed its return for years and was instrumental in advancing its restoration. The reinstatement has been supported through a combination of funding sources, including contributions from the TTC and the City of Toronto, spanning both the earlier reinstatement effort and the current installation together with development funds directed through the local Councillor’s office and approved by City Council. Naming this space provides a meaningful and visible way to recognize Mr. Moscoe’s contributions and legacy.

Implementation will include internal and external communications, on-site recognition through signage and/or plaque(s), and a formal unveiling event, anticipated to be completed in 2027, reinforcing the TTC’s commitment to honouring those who have shaped the transit system.

The TTC Board:

1. Received this report for information.

2. Directed TTC staff, through the City’s development review process, to identify when a proposed development is located in a corridor or network segment where:

• current or forecast demand indicates insufficient transit capacity based on currently funded plans;
• additional transit infrastructure, station capacity, service, or accessibility-related improvements may be required to support growth at a reasonable level of service;
• required improvements are not yet fully funded; and/or
• the anticipated in-service date of required improvements is not expected to align with projected development occupancy.

3. Requested the Chief Executive Officer, TTC, to report back to the Board, through a future Transit Network Expansion Update or other appropriate report, on options for establishing corridor- and station-level service and capacity measures to support long-term planning, including how such measures could be used to inform development review, capital planning, and intergovernmental funding requests.

4. Directed that TTC staff request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, when reporting to City Council on zoning by-law amendments, Official Plan amendments, or other planning approvals in identified high-demand transit corridors, to include any TTC comments regarding known funded and unfunded transit capacity requirements, including the expected timing of required infrastructure where available.

5. Directed TTC staff, in consultation with the City of Toronto, to develop strategies for funding transit infrastructure growth requirements that support City approved development, recognizing the TTC also has a priority need to address state-of good repair of existing assets.

As a leading transit operator carrying more than 413 million trips in 2025 and with more than 100 years of institutional knowledge, the TTC is contributing its considerable expertise to expand the public transit network, while placing TTC customers at the centre of all its services.

The TTC is working across operations, maintenance, engineering, communications, and planning disciplines with the City of Toronto and Metrolinx to develop the expanded services for Toronto’s transit system: an integrated, accessible, safe transit network seamlessly interfacing with the existing network and connecting TTC customers with all of the mobility options within the city and neighbouring municipalities.

This Transit Network Expansion Update report is focused on the four provincial priority projects in delivery, including the following highlights:

• Ontario Line – Subject to the next phase of the New Deal negotiation between the City and the Province, the TTC continues to work with Metrolinx to confirm the details of the TTC’s roles and responsibilities for the operations of the line.
• Line 2 Extension – The TTC is actively collaborating with Metrolinx on the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE). The SSE Automatic Train Control option has been included as part of the Line 2 ATC procurement. This will provide an opportunity to maximize the benefit from the ATC system and the New Subway Trains for the entire Line 2 service on the opening day of the SSE and beyond.
• Line 1 Yonge North Subway Extension – Metrolinx is delivering five new stations for the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE), providing new stations across York Region in Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. Investment is required in future capacity enhancement of Line 1 through additional growth trains and a Train Maintenance and Storage Facility, in addition to planned and ongoing upgrades to traction power, fire ventilation, and station capacity, including the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) Project. There are ongoing discussions between the TTC and Metrolinx to refine the capacity requirements and interdependencies for both the new fleet and additional facilities for the future state of the extended Line 1.
• Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) – In August 2025, Metrolinx selected Trillium Rail Partners to deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension under a Progressive Design Build (PDB) procurement model. The TTC continues to work with Metrolinx to ensure full interoperability between existing Line 5 Eglinton and the ECWE, supporting seamless operation across the future unified Line 5 Eglinton.

The TTC Board:

1. Declared surplus to the operational needs of the TTC and authorize the release to the City of Toronto, the portion of 6 Spadina Road, measuring approximately 320 square metres in area and currently used as a station entrance (the “Surplus Lands”), subject to the following requirement:

a. That the Owner of the proposed development at 350 Bloor Street West (the “Owner”) construct both a new integrated entrance connection within 350 Bloor Street West and the capacity expansion work to Spadina Station (the “Spadina Capacity Improvements”).

2. Authorized the release of these lands to the City of Toronto (“City”), for ultimate sale to the Owner, in accordance with TTC Procedural By-Law No. 2, TTC Policy 8.2.0 – Disposal of Surplus Property, Acquisition of Real Property, Office and Short-Term Lease, and the City surplus property process, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the TTC’s General Counsel.

3. Approved the new entrance connection to Spadina Station within the proposed 35-storey development at 350 Bloor Street West (the “Development”) and the subsequent closure, and demolition of the stand-alone, single-storey entrance building to Spadina Station, located on the Surplus Lands (the “Existing Entrance Building”).

4. Authorized execution of an entrance connection agreement, and any other agreements arising as a result of the new entrance connection, closure and demolition of the Existing Entrance Building, and construction of the Spadina Capacity Improvements, all on terms and conditions acceptable to the TTC’s General Counsel.

This report recommends that the TTC Board declare the portion of 6 Spadina Road, measuring approximately 320 square metres, as seen in Attachment 2, which includes the Existing Entrance Building, surplus to the operating requirements of the TTC. The declaration of surplus is subject to the requirement that the Owner construct the new integrated entrance connection within the Development and the Spadina Capacity Improvements.

The recommendation is that all Surplus Lands be released to the City of Toronto for intended sale to the Owner to accommodate the construction of the Development, which will include a fully integrated accessible entrance connection, the construction of the Spadina Capacity Improvements, and a future pedestrian right-of-way between Spadina Road and Walmer Road.

Demolition of the existing entrance building is anticipated to commence in 2028 and is projected to take approximately four years. For the duration of construction, there will be no entrance/exit from the northwest corner of the Bloor Street West and Spadina Road intersection. Signage will be posted directing customers to existing station entrances at 9 Walmer Road and 7 Spadina Road. The TTC will secure any required temporary and permanent easements required for the new connection, capacity expansion work, and during the construction to ensure that at all times required egress capacity is maintained at Spadina Station.

The Spadina Capacity Improvements will include a western expansion to the existing concourse to accommodate a shell space for a future escalator to be installed by the TTC as part of the Line 2 Capacity Enhancement Program to improve vertical circulation at Spadina Station. Finally, the new integrated, accessible entrance connection to Spadina Station will include an elevator for access between the existing subway concourse level and street level, as well as a new stairway and fareline to be constructed at the Owner’s full cost and expense.

The TTC Board:

1. Authorized execution of an Entrance Connection agreement for a new connection at 2200 Yonge Street, and any other agreements arising as a result of the entrance connection, all on terms and conditions acceptable to the TTC’s General Counsel.

2. That the TTC Chief Capital Officer, in consultation with the Executive Director of Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, be directed to finalize with the applicant the design of the built form and landscape elements associated with the entrance connections, and the interfaces between those elements and the surrounding publicly-accessible plaza, in a manner that creates an exceptional and high quality publicly accessible space.

3. Approved deferring the calculation and application of the entrance connection fee for the reconfigured entrance connection to Eglinton Station at 2200 Yonge Street to a future Board report, which will also outline other amendments to the 2018 Lease Amending Agreement, allowing the TTC to develop an updated fee that is appropriate to the Master Development Plan currently being revised by the building Owner.

4. Requested Metrolinx to create a plan for a public art installation on the east wall of the Metrolinx station box, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

OPG Investments Holdings GP Inc., as general partner for OPG Investment Holdings Limited Partnership and CT REIT (Yonge Eglinton) GP Corp., as general partner for CT REIT (Yonge Eglinton) Limited Partnership (collectively the “Owner”) are renovating the existing 17-storey building at 2200 Yonge Street and demolishing the existing Bank of Montreal glass pavilion at 2210 Yonge Street. This is “Phase One” of the overall redevelopment of the site on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. The renovations to 2200 Yonge Street will include the construction of a new integrated accessible entrance connection, with a new elevator providing access between street level, the existing station concourse, and the platform level. Two new fare lines and a new stairway from street level to the existing concourse level will be constructed to replace a stairway being demolished. The existing TTC escalators, currently located within the glass pavilion at 2210 Yonge Street, will remain in place and will be housed in a future standalone structure to be constructed by the Owner.

Since the Owner is seeking to proceed with demolishing the 2210 Yonge Street glass pavilion as soon as possible, this report is seeking the Board’s approval to enter into an appropriate entrance connection agreement for the reconfigured entrance connection within 2200 Yonge Street, facilitating construction planned to begin in Q4 2026, with projected completion in Q1 2028. The work will occur in phases to minimize disruption to customers. Minimal impacts are anticipated for customers using a non-accessible path as the proposed new stairs and fare line will be constructed and opened prior to the existing stairs being closed to ensure access throughout construction. However, the existing elevator from concourse to platform levels will be unavailable while the elevator shaft is extended to street level. During this phase of construction, signage will direct customers to alternative accessible paths located in the Line 5 Eglinton Main Entrance at 15 Eglinton Avenue West, the building at 2 Eglinton Avenue East on the northeast corner of the Yonge and Eglinton intersection, and the southern entrance to Eglinton Station off of Yonge Street at 2190 Yonge Street.

Terms regarding the overall Phase One of the development, including costs associated with the reconfigured entrance connection, are captured within the Lease Amending Agreement approved by the Board on April 16, 2018, as noted in Attachment 1. At this time, the Owner is revising the Master Development Plan for the southwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, which will necessitate an amendment to the 2018 Lease Amending Agreement and require future Board approval, as explained below in the Background and Analysis section. This report also seeks to defer the calculation and application of the entrance connection fee to a future Board meeting, once the details of the Owner’s revised Master Development Plan are finalized, at which time the TTC can apply an updated fee that is appropriate to the updated proposal and current market conditions.

The TTC Board

1. Received this report for information.

The TTC Board (TTC12.1) and City Council (CC38.1) have directed staff to explore opportunities to strengthen the accountable and transparent relationship between the City and TTC. The purpose of this report is to provide the TTC Board with a plan to develop a comprehensive relationship framework that complements the City of Toronto Act, Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 279, Toronto Transit Commission and Financial Control By-law.

As an agency of the City, TTC has a long history of working with the City to serve the needs of public transit riders by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transit service. Through ongoing collaboration, both organizations have established strong working relationships that help achieve TTC’s vision and mission, and the City’s social, economic, and environmental policy objectives. Similar to other City agency relationship frameworks, the objective is to formalize in one comprehensive document the City-TTC relationship and provide the basis to strengthen existing cross-functional collaboration. The TTC is working with the City Manager’s Office to develop the relationship framework for Board and Council consideration in 2027.

The TTC Board:

1. Adopted the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 2; and

2. Authorized the information in Confidential Attachment 2 to remain confidential until such time as the final negotiations have been completed and all necessary agreements have been executed.

3. Directed TTC staff to complete the evaluation of the RFI submissions, including vendor interviews, and undertake any additional market engagement considered appropriate to further assess market capabilities and value-for-money considerations in support of future automated fare collection system decisions.

The purpose of this report is to provide the TTC Board with an update on the TTC-Metrolinx Master E-Fare Collection Outsourcing Agreement.

The 2012 TTC-Metrolinx Master E-Fare Collection Outsourcing Agreement (the “Agreement”) has an initial term of 15 years, which expires on November 28, 2027. The automatic renewal clause for five years (to 2032), is no longer applicable as Metrolinx provided notice to the TTC to opt-out of the automatic renewal and their intent to negotiate a new contract in May 2025.

At the April 16, 2026 meeting, the TTC Board directed TTC staff to complete a market sounding to understand value for money of current industry offerings for an automated fare collection system. A request for information (RFI) was publicly posted on May 27, 2026, for submissions until July 17, 2026. TTC staff will evaluate RFI submissions upon closure date.

The TTC Board:

1. Adopted the action taken in-camera and authorized that the confidential information 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations.

The TTC Board will receive an in-camera update on collective bargaining and labour matters.

The TTC Board:

1. Adopted the action taken in-camera; and

2. Authorized that the information provided in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice which is subject to client-solicitor privilege.

On July 13, 2026, Arbitrator Trachuk released her decision allowing ATU Local 113’s policy grievance that challenged the TTC's implementation of random drug and alcohol testing under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy. In addition to the policy grievance there were eight test cases and Arbitrator Trachuk ordered the reinstatement of all eight grievors.

The TTC Board:

1. Delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer during the Board recess from July 22, 2026, until the first scheduled TTC Board meeting of the new term, to:

a. award or amend contracts that may exceed a term of five years, including optional terms, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as otherwise approved by the Board and City Council subject to:

i. the value of the contract award or amendment being within the CEO’s current delegation of authority financial limits; and

ii. funding being available within the TTC’s approved budgets; and where the contract is funded through the TTC’s Capital Budget and the contract term extends beyond the current approved 10-Year Capital Budget, the Chief Executive Officer’s approval is also subject to:

A. the Interim Chief Financial Officer confirming that funding is available for the portion of the contract within the approved 10-Year Capital Budget; and

B. the commitment by the Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer to fully fund future budget requirements for amounts beyond the current 10-year Capital Budget term through the subsequent annual budget process.

b. in consultation with the Interim Chief Financial Officer, enter into agreements, including any amendments and extensions, with other orders of government, including their agencies, to take actions as required to preserve the TTC’s ability to secure intergovernmental funding or financing opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements with other levels of government to receive such funding.

2. Delegated authority to the Interim Chief Financial Officer to approve the following budget adjustments, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate:

a. budgets between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $6 million; and

b. operating budgets in an amount of not more than $1 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement.

3. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, or delegate, to:

a. report to the first Board meeting of the new term on the use of any delegated authority under Recommendation 1 and 2 above; and

b. report budget adjustments to City Council, through the Budget Committee in accordance with the requirements set out in the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 279, Toronto Transit Commission.

This report recommends the TTC Board provide additional delegated authorities to the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure continuity of services during a municipal election year, and critical and time-sensitive TTC operating and capital activities continue to move forward after the last TTC Board meeting of the current 2022-2026 term on July 22, 2026.

The recommended delegated authorities, if approved, would come into effect following the July 22, 2026 Board meeting with the authority under Recommendations 1 and 2 remaining in effect until the first scheduled TTC Board meeting of the new term. Any use of the delegated authorities during the Board recess period, beyond the Interim CFO’s or the CEO’s otherwise regular authority, will be reported by staff at the first TTC Board meeting of the new term.

The Toronto Transit Commission received the Summary of Contract Awards Over $5M from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 for information.

At its June 23, 2025 meeting, the TTC Board approved amendments to the TTC’s Authorization for Expenditures and Other Commitments policy, including an increase to the CEO’s delegated authority to award contracts (other than single source) for budgeted goods and services.

The CEO’s contract award authority was increased from $5M CAD to an amount up to the approved budget. The Board’s approval of this increase included a requirement to report back semi-annually on contracts awarded under the delegated authority that exceed $5M CAD.

This report provides the Board with a summary of contracts awarded between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, under the delegated authority.

The TTC Board:

1. Directed staff, in collaboration with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to this Board in Q1 2027 with recommendations how to improve the speed and reliability of the College Streetcar through measures that are within the control of the TTC.

More than half of Ward 11 residents do not have private vehicles and depend on transit and active transportation. Key transit arteries in Ward 11 include the busy Dundas, College, Bathurst and Spadina streetcar lines. International research has shown that Toronto streetcars are the slowest in the world, due primarily to the vehicles being stuck in mixed traffic and lacking appropriate transit priority. Transit priority measures (including signal changes, and parking and turn restrictions) that have been rolled out on Spadina, Bathurst and Dundas have demonstrated that considerable improvements are possible when transit gets the priority it deserves. Now it’s time to learn what is possible and achievable on College Street.

The TTC Board:

1. Directed the Chief Executive Officer to investigate, including a jurisdictional review and analysis of ridership growth benefits, implementing weekly fare capping to inform the forthcoming implementation of fare capping, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to implement a weekly fare cap if deemed suitable based on the assessment and has minimal budget impact.

As noted in the Advancing the 5-Year Fare Policy and 2026-2028 Ridership Growth Strategy: 2026 Budget Considerations Board Reports, fare capping is a pay-as-you-go pricing model that guarantees riders will not pay more than a maximum number of paid trips.

The Strategic Planning Committee considered policy and operational levers to increase ridership and prioritized those which were most cost effective, including discussions of fare capping at weekly and monthly caps. While the Ridership Growth Strategy continues to be refined following the Committee and the Board’s deliberations, the opportunities that arise from a weekly fare cap should be urgently studied before the forthcoming implementation of fare capping to ensure that this Board is maximizing the opportunities to support our goal of attracting new and returning riders to the TTC.

Weekly fare capping provides customers with greater affordability and flexibility by eliminating the need to wait until the end of a calendar month to realize fare savings. Customers will always receive the best available fare, regardless of how frequently they travel from week to week, while avoiding the financial barrier associated with purchasing a monthly pass or waiting to reach a monthly fare cap. Customers travelling across the Toronto boundary will also continue to benefit from the One Fare Program by receiving a free TTC fare when transferring to or from GO Transit or a free transfer when connecting with a neighbouring transit agency through the One Fare Program.

Weekly fare capping is rapidly becoming the industry standard for modernized fare collection, with many transit agencies across the Greater Toronto Area (including Brampton, MiWay and Hamilton) and major international transit systems (including London, UK, and Los Angeles, and New York, USA) having implemented weekly fare capping. For the TTC, weekly fare capping represents a more customer-focused approach that supports ridership growth by delivering fare savings sooner. It also builds on existing tested technology, and has been previously endorsed by the Board. This merits urgent consideration.

Benefits to customers include:

• Rewarding frequent riders (free trips after cap) and infrequent riders (no commitment)
• Incentivizing transit as a travel mode of choice
• Making transit more simple and affordable: no upfront pass needed or worry about overpaying
• Improving access to One Fare Program for cross-boundary trips

From a rider perspective, no action is required beyond continuing to tap; fare capping simply changes the pricing logic once the weekly cap is reached.