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MTSO advocates for more frequent, reliable & integrated transit networks for riders across Southern Ontario. 🚍🚊🚆🚇 🔗 moretransit.ca/links

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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
MTSO’s Jonah Lewis-Rosenbaum spoke with NOW Toronto about the proposed TTC Line 2 extension into Mississauga and the broader need for better regional transit connections.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There’s an invisible cost beyond the fare box that’s been charged to everyone living in Waterloo Region: it’s the cost of GRT and the Region of Waterloo doing nothing to make transit affordable for students. How can we change this? Read the article here: moretransit.ca/closing-the-...
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Closing The Gap for Students in Waterloo Region’s Fare Structure
A detailed look into the challenges high school students face with public transport fares in Waterloo Region and potential approaches to improve affordability.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Meet Dale! He advocated for the Durham-Scarborough BRT before Durham Region’s transit committees. He understands the importance of data and policy planning with lived experiences to advocate for a more robust and efficient public transit network.
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Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) @taaguelph.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are pleased to have @moretransitso.bsky.social present at the 2026 #Guelph Transportation Summit on October 3rd! Register Now at taaguelph.com/summit
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august 🍂 @auguststreet.ca · 21/09/2026
44 seconds of "transit signal priority" on toronto's line 5 and kitchener-waterloo's ion LRT
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Are you passionate about social media, love creating content, and want to help build a faster, more connected, and more equitable transit network across Southern Ontario? Join MTSO as one of our Social Media Coordinators. 👉 Send your resume to moretransitso@gmail.com!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📢 Join MTSO at the Guelph Transportation Summit on October 3rd! MTSO’s Co-Executive Director, Haadhi Faizal, will be a speaker at the event, talking about GO Expansion and intercity connections in the region! To learn more and to register, go to: taaguelph.com/summit
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
How much faster would GO trains be if they used electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains? Today, a 33.7km trip from Pickering to Union station makes 6 stops and takes 45 minutes Our proposed local EMU service would make 13 stops, and take only 36 minutes.
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Transit Toronto @transittoronto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Harwood Station, Durham-Scarborough BRT. This structure will be installed at Kingston Rd & Harwood Ave and service the Durham-Scarborough BRT, which is currently under construction.
The station structure. The inside of the structure which features a roof, benches, lighting, and a map.Signage, in the Metrolinx style, pointing to Harwood AveThe back of the structure with a illuminated sign saying "Harwood".
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you tired of unreliable, underinvested and unaffordable transit networks? Join a community of grassroots advocates pushing for better public transportation across Southern Ontario. If you're interested in learning how you can get involved as an MTSO member, click the link in our bio.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Are you passionate about social media, love creating content, and want to help build a faster, more connected, and more equitable transit network across Southern Ontario? Join MTSO as one of our Social Media Coordinators. 👉 Send your resume to moretransitso@gmail.com!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Meet Jonathan Lee: our Co-Executive Director and a founding member of MTSO. Jonathan works to advance better policies, service expansions, and infrastructure while championing sustainable, accessible, and rider-first transit across Ontario. Learn more at moretransit.ca/meet-the-team.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
On August 25th 2026, our KW-Cambridge-Guelph Lead Noah Dykstra spoke alongside MPP @aislinnclancy.bsky.social and WRDSB Student Trustee Gloria Anuraj about the importance of reinstating affordable fares and passes for high school students on Grand River Transit.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Good news! As part of the Kitchener Line expansion project through Brampton currently under study, Metrolinx is now looking at possible double tracking through downtown Brampton. This is a major bottleneck in the current design, and full double track would allow much more service 1/2
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
MuTransit now has stops and routes for York Region Transit! Jonathan Lee How Cheong reached out to MuTransit with Michelle Wang at YRDSB to find more ways to introduce students to public transit.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What would affordable public transit mean to you as a high school student in Waterloo Region? Right now, Grand River Transit charges youth over 6 the same adult fare. But systems like Guelph Transit and Hamilton Street Railway offer discounted fares for youth & students. 1/3
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to the members of our leadership team! Haadhi Faizal is a civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo and a passionate advocate for transportation and housing issues across the region. 1/2
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This GO extension makes a lot of sense! www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/l...
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Let’s GO: Council will ask Metrolinx to study Collingwood link
‘The purpose of this is to get things started, and we need to start with Metrolinx and the province,’ says Collingwood’s mayor
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.infrastructureontario.ca/en/what-we-d... Today is the last day to provide feedback for the Whitby GO transit oriented community. Here is what we think needs to be improved. 1/6
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Whitby GO – Transit-Oriented Community
The development proposal for the Whitby GO TOC has the potential to deliver new housing, employment opportunities and publicly accessible areas. It will support the creation of a community that has pu...
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Over the past few years, Sarnia's public transportation system has received over $11 million in improvements to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of transit services! By investing in smaller cities like Sarnia, transit systems can offer a more reliable trip, just like those in big cities. 🚍
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join MPP Aislinn Clancy for Kitchener-Centre, Noah Dysktra from More Transit Southern Ontario and WRDSB Student Trustee Gloria Anuraj for a community conversation on affordable transit for youth on Tuesday, August 25 from 6-7pm. Come share your experience, ask questions, and join the conversation!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Interested in joining the MTSO team? Whether you’re passionate about transit, communications, policy, organizing, or urban planning, there’s a place for you. Join us and help build a faster, more connected, and more equitable transit network across Southern Ontario. 👉 Learn more at moretransit.ca
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John Q Public @johnqpublic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Vancouver is getting nearly twice as much tunnel and three times as many stations for 34% less money. Start to finish 7 years with covid, shortages, and a construction strike.
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Home - Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Project is a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line, from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus. It will provide fast, frequent and convenient SkyTrain service to B.C.’s secon...
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Ontario Line has seen another cost increase and is approaching $2 billion/km to construct. It is one of the most expensive subway projects ever on a per km basis, only behind a few projects in New York and Hong Kong. 1/2
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It appears St Clair Old Weston station has officially been renamed Stockyards Station. Bloor Lansdowne has been renamed to Junction Triangle GO station.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This cost of this segment of the Ontario Line is so bad it makes the downtown Ontario Line segment look like good value. The downtown segment contract is valued at $6 billion for 6km of tunnel and 7, more complex stations, through the densest part of Canada.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Metrolinx has signed a $4.32 billion contract to build 3km of tunnel and 2 underground stations between Gerrard and Minton Place Portal. At $1.4 billion/km for civil works (not even the full price!), this is one of the worst value subway contracts in world history.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The FIFA World Cup was hosted in Toronto this summer, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to watch the games. Now that the World Cup is over, what lessons can the City take from hosting the tournament, and how can it make transit better long after the final whistle? Link in bio.
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Matt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 22/07/2026
TTC says RapidTO lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst delivered about ~3 mins average time savings for riders on World Cup match days. They note “Small adjustments to signal timings can yield major improvements” and "Toronto Police and Traffic Agent support was crucial.” www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Slide from TTC CEO presentation showing time savings on bathurst and Dufferin due to RapidTO lanes during World Cup
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Become an advocate for better transit! 🚊 Join a growing movement of riders working to build more connected and reliable transit networks across Southern Ontario.  🔗 Visit moretransit.ca to learn how to get involved.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
How does the "subway" portion of Line 5 compare to the surface section? Mount Dennis -> Laird (subway) - 10.3km - 12 stations (860m avg spacing) - 20 mins (31km/h avg speed) Laird -> Kennedy (surface) - 8.7km - 12 stations (725m avg spacing) - 29 mins (18km/h avg speed)
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
We've refreshed our website! Learn about our work, meet our team, read our latest advocacy efforts, and find out how you can help improve transit across the region. 🔗 Visit our new website at: moretransit.ca
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Some good news from the TTC's upcoming board meeting documents. Metrolinx has opted into the Automatic Train Control contract option awarded on Wednesday for the Scarborough Subway Extension. The extension will have modern signalling from opening unlike originally planned.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Toronto's new LRT lines are significantly faster than when they opened. Line 5 riders are saving 8 minutes on average for trips from Mount Dennis -> Kennedy compared to opening. Finch LRT riders are saving 15 minutes on average for trips from Finch West -> Humber College. 1/2
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TTCriders @ttcriders.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We hear far too many horror stories of near-misses from streetcar riders. Automated camera enforcement is just one part of the equation. We also need safe infrastructure that prevents incidents from happening in the first place! The solution already exists. Fund more platforms like this, please!
Raised platform installed on King Street. it is a rainy day, as riders board the streetcar. the raised platform extends from the sidewalk and has an area for people to wait and space for bikes to pass along the platform.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Stairs are now being formed in the Dundas West - Bloor station tunnel connection. Construction of the tunnel is scheduled to be completed sometime later next year
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Reminder that today is the last day to fill out the survey for the Downsview EA, which proposes the road designs to be built through the former airport (including curbside bus lanes on Dufferin). www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Grimsby GO station is now under construction. This station will use a new standardized approach to cut project costs and delivery time. Station construction is expected to take 6-10 months, with service beginning as early as next summer. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
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Ontario Newsroom
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Ontario Traffic Man @ontariotrafficman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The fact that they didn't bother to install Presto readers or ticket machines at Stratford station makes me question how permanent the service really is... www.gotransit.com/en/find-a-st...
PRESTO will not be available for Stratford customers. We are exploring ways to bring PRESTO to Stratford and will share information as soon as we’re able.
At this time, customers will not be able to purchase paper tickets to/from Stratford at our Ticket Vending Machines. You can purchase e-tickets online.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🚆 The GO Train is back in Stratford! After years without rail service since the pilot service to London was cancelled, GO trains are once again connecting Stratford to the regional network. This marks an important step toward providing more transportation options for residents and visitors alike.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Today is the first day of permanent GO train service to Stratford. What we need now is for Metrolinx to purchase the rail corridor and upgrade track to increase speed. Stratford -> Kitchener currently takes 53 minutes, but it can be under 30 minutes with simple track upgrades.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
ICYMI: We're looking for 2 leaders for these positions: 🚇 Lead, Connect Downsview: Advocate to extend the Sheppard Subway into the Downsview Airport redevelopment lands. 🏙️ Lead, TOCs: Champion transit-oriented development, pedestrian-first urban design, and mixed-use communities. Apply today!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We're looking for someone to help lead our campaign to bring the Sheppard Subway west into Downsview Airport as part of the Sheppard Subway Extension project. The airport is currently a blank site, and is set to house 110,000 people within the next 25 years.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚇 Have you ever thought your transit network could be better? You're not alone. From improving service and connectivity to supporting transit-oriented communities, we're working to make transit work better for everyone. If you're interested in transit or community advocacy, join us!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We're looking for 2 leaders for these positions: 🚇 Lead, Connect Downsview: Advocate to extend the Sheppard Subway into the Downsview Airport redevelopment lands. 🏙️ Lead, TOCs: Champion transit-oriented development, pedestrian-first urban design, and mixed-use communities. Apply today!
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We are very happy to see that bus lanes will be built into the design of the Dufferin Street extension through Downsview from day one. Consultations for the new road designs through the Downsview development are taking place over the next few weeks. www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Take a look at these new renders for the soon to be under construction Kitchener Central Station.
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We have the power to improve our transit networks. ✊ Service disruptions are relentless. Frequencies are reduced. Fares are constantly rising. Together, we can demand the reliable, accessible, and affordable transit our communities deserve. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to join us!
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TTCriders @ttcriders.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
These new steel barriers are a step in the right direction, but they cannot substitute the safety and reliability benefits of real platform edge doors. Back in October, City Councillors voted to defer a plan to install platform edge doors at TMU station due to costs and insufficient funding.
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Barriers to be installed on platform at Toronto subway station this year, mayor says
Mayor Olivia Chow says a new pilot project will see steel barriers installed at one downtown subway station this year to prevent people from falling or jumping onto the tracks, an initiative similar t...
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're very disappointed to see that the initial pilot project to install platform edge doors on the subway has been downgraded to metal fences (seen in NYC), paired with track detection systems. This does not provide the full benefits of Platform Edge Doors. 1/4
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