Motion without Notice - Addressing Fluid Leaks and Mechanical Service Disruptions to Ensure Better Service Reliability on the TTC - by Commissioner Josh Matlow, seconded by Chair Jamaal Myers

Transit needs to be fast and reliable. Right now, transit riders use the TTC with the expectation that their daily commute will be impacted by a delay. Torontonians deserves better. Infrastructure failures are the second largest cause of service disruptions, often due to aging infrastructure and delayed capital investments over many years. The TTC urgently needs to identify any required capital investments to the TTC's assets and infrastructure which will reduce the frequency of delays caused by infrastructure failures such as hydraulic fluid leaks. The TTC's Capital Investment Plan 2025-2039 identifies needs and priorities, both funded and unfunded, laying out investment priorities over the long term. The TTC's total unfunded needs are $37 billion, and many long-term capital investment needs remain unfunded. This motion requests the TTC to report to the Board on any unfunded capital investments and to create an action plan to reduce infrastructure-related disruptions. If there are key priorities required through future budget processes, these need to be clearly and transparently communicated so that the Board and Council can prioritize these investments and advocate to higher levels of government for long-term, sustainable funding. The status quo of daily delays impacting customers cannot continue.