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DOCUMENTERS NOTES
What you need to know about the TTC’s proposed budget plan — and how to chime in
The TTC Board reviewed its 10-year capital budget, including fare prices and service improvements, and heard feedback from Torontonians.
Commuters board the 510 Spadina streetcar.
: Chiu Ho-yang/Flickr.
Aia Jaber
Philosophy lover, Mississauga native and current Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Journalism student. Can be found at one of the new Arabic coffee shops opening in the GTA.
Sebastian Tansil
Caring mastermind based in Kensington-Chinatown who loves spending quality time with friends and family. Empathetic and precise economist by training. Loves amber yellow as it reminds him of people dearest to him.
Jan. 16, 2026
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The TTC Board discussed its 10-year plan, including fare prices and service improvements.
On Jan. 7, the TTC Board held a meeting at City Hall to review its 2026-2035 capital budget. The discussion included the plan to freeze fares and cap them after 47 monthly trips, preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and more.
After discussion and deputations from TTC Riders and residents, the board endorsed the plan and forwarded it to the City Budget Committee.
Torontonians are encouraged to share their feedback during budget discussions on Jan. 20 and 21, 2026.
Our Documenter's local perspective:
As someone who commutes to work using the TTC, Sebastian Tansil says he's noticed the service improvements in his neighbourhood, Kensington Market, as a result of the RapidTO bus lanes on Bathurst Street.
He adds that he's noticed that commuting has become faster and more reliable with more consistent streetcars servicing Bathurst Street.
However, Tansil also notes that the lack of transit priority signals on the RapidTO lanes create confusions for cars on the road.
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