The filed record
Establishing a Public Art Program for New Transit Stations - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
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The decision
2026-06-24 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to work with the Toronto Transit Commission to develop a public art program similar to the existing TTC Public Art Program, to promote the beautification of Metrolinx-owned stations along Line 5, Line 6 and the Ontario Line, as well as any future stations.
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As the city filed it
Public art provides immense value to our City, creating engaging and beautiful public spaces and encouraging respect and stewardship of those spaces. The Toronto Transit Commission operates a public art program through which art juries, local representatives and members of the public play a role in selecting art installations featured in Toronto Transit Commission stations across our transit network. The program enhances the experience of transit users and has successfully reduced vandalism in stations where art has been installed.
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As of now, there is no comparable program in place for new stations along Lines 5 and 6, which are owned by Metrolinx. Establishing a program similar to the existing Toronto Transit Commission program would bring our new transit lines, as well as the Ontario Line and other future projects, into alignment with the rest of our network and provide opportunities for community engagement and beautification of the public realm for the benefit of transit users.
Staff recommended
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to work with the Toronto Transit Commission to develop a public art program similar to the existing TTC Public Art Program, to promote the beautification of Metrolinx-owned stations along Line 5, Line 6 and the Ontario Line, as well as any future stations.
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