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311 Enhancements
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The decision
2025-02-25 · General Government Committee · amended
As filed
The General Government Committee: 1. Requested the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division to report back to the May 12, 2025, General Government Committee to update on concerns regarding the current functionality and usability of the City of Toronto's 311 service detailed in the letter (January 28, 2025) from Councillor Paul Ainslie, including an assessment of the feasibility of permitting residents to create
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and sign into a 311 account on their app or portal to see their history of complaints and to make filing a complaint easier.
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As the city filed it
This letter outlines concerns regarding the current functionality and usability of the City of Toronto's 311 service, which significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the 311 service. I am requesting the Customer Service Division to investigate these concerns, report back on its findings, and work to implement the necessary improvements to enhance the 311-user experience and improve service delivery to Toronto residents.
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1. Parks and Recreation Integration: - Despite ongoing efforts, the full integration of Parks and Recreation services within the 311 system has not yet been achieved. - This continues to hinder efficient service delivery and resolution of resident concerns related to park amenities. 2. Reporting Utility Box Issues: - The 311 system currently lacks the functionality to report issues with utility boxes belonging to providers like Toronto Hydro, Rogers, and Bell. - This forces residents, including myself, to rely on their Constituency Offices to address these issues, often resulting in the Constituency Office simply contacting 311. 3. Graffiti Reporting Issues: - The 311 app presents several usability challenges related to graffiti reporting: - The "emergency" prompt for all graffiti reports is inappropriate and lacks nuance. - The "hateful" prompt for graffiti on Astral litter bins lacks options for "Maybe" or "Uncertain," potentially hindering accurate reporting. - Reporting graffiti on street litter bins results in an error message ("Not Found") within the app search engine. - While I acknowledge that the issue with reporting graffiti on street litter bins has been addressed, I request confirmation that this issue has been fully resolved. 4. Missing Graffiti Reporting Options: - The 311 app currently lacks options for reporting graffiti on utility poles. This omission hinders the ability of residents to report this type of vandalism. 5. Fax Number Prompt: - The 311 system continues to prompt users to provide their fax number during contact information entry. This outdated request should be removed. 6. Service Request Orders "Contact 311" Prompt: - When searching for Service Request Orders for "graffiti removal in progress," the system often directs users to "Contact 311." This creates unnecessary confusion and delays in accessing information.
Staff recommended
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee request the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division to report back to the May 12, 2025, General Government Committee to update on concerns regarding the current functionality and usability of the City of Toronto's 311 service detailed here.
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