[ The organization employs a combination of online campaigns, transit debates and workshops to encourage political action on local transit issues. Since October 2013, the group has lobbied the Ontario provincial government to provide increased and sustained funding for the TTC.[2]]Activities
Transit Talks
On May 15, 2013, the group hosted Transit Talks, a discussion series that introduced riders to then-incoming TTC CEO, Andy Byford.[3]
Online campaigns
In May 2014, the group launched #TTCSardines, a social media campaign where users could submit pictures of themselves on crowded subways.[4] The campaign culminated with a march on Queen's Park, in which approximately 100 protestors wore silver headpieces resembling the head of a sardine.[5]
In January 2015, the group launched #grumpyrider, an online selfie campaign modeled on the viral success of Grumpy Cat.[1]
Political debates
On September 15, 2014, TTCriders partnered with the Ryerson Students Union to host a transit-focused mayoral debate between candidates Doug Ford, Olivia Chow and John Tory. Tory originally accepted but withdrew less than four hours before the debate was to start.[2]
See also
- Toronto Transit Commission
- GO Transit
- Metrolinx
- List of urban transit advocacy organizations
References
1. ^{{cite news | first = Don | last = Peat | authorlink = | title = Transit group urges grumpy TTC riders to take selfies | url = http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/25/transit-group-urges-grumpy-ttc-riders-to-take-selfies | format = | work = | publisher = Toronto Sun | location = Toronto | id = | pages = | page = | date = November 24, 2014 | quote = The transit advocacy group TTCriders is encouraging people to send a selfie via Twitter with the hashtag #grumpyrider to elected officials the next time they feel "grumpy" while taking the TTC. | archiveurl = | archivedate = }}
2. ^{{cite news | first = Daniel | last = Dale | authorlink = | title = TTC riders' group 'furious' after John Tory drops out of debate | url = https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/toronto2014election/2014/09/15/ttc_riders_group_furious_after_john_tory_drops_out_of_debate.html | work = | publisher = Toronto Star | location = Toronto | id = | pages = | page = | date = September 15, 2014 | quote = An advocacy group for TTC riders is "furious" after mayoral election frontrunner John Tory dropped out of Monday's debate less than four hours before it was to take place. | archiveurl = | archivedate = }}
3. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.yongestreetmedia.ca/civicimpact/ttcriderslaunchcampaign10092013.aspx |title=TTCriders union launches campaign for provincial funding |publisher=Yonge Street Media |accessdate=February 24, 2015}}
4. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Transit_Talk-By_TTC_Riders.jsp |title=Transit Talk – By TTCriders |publisher=ttc.ca |accessdate=February 24, 2015}}
5. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.680news.com/2014/02/26/ttcsardines-campaign-launched-by-transit-advocacy-group/ |title=#TTCsardines campaign launched by transit advocacy group |publisher=680news.com |accessdate=February 24, 2015}}
6. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ttcsardines-frustrated-commuters-call-for-lower-fares-better-service-1.1807671 |title=#TTCSardines: Frustrated commuters call for lower fares, better service|publisher=ctvnews.ca|accessdate=February 24, 2015}}