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What you need to know about the TTC’s proposed budget plan — and how to chime in

Commuters board the 510 Spadina streetcar.
📸 Chiu Ho-yang/Flickr.

The TTC Board reviewed its 10-year capital budget, including fare prices and service improvements, and heard feedback from Torontonians.

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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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CITY OF TORONTO

2026 City Budget

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION

TTC recommended 2026 budget adds service while addressing affordability

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION

TTC WAYFINDING STRATEGY

CITY OF TORONTO

RapidTO: Bathurst Street

DOCUMENTERS CANADA

Many TTC riders in favour of the service's capital budget for its dedication to affordability

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