A recent survey conducted in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) revealed insights into residents’ opinions on road maintenance, traffic flow, and public transit. In Toronto, 63% of respondents rated road maintenance and traffic flow as bad or terrible. Despite this, 55% of residents gave their overall ability to get around the city an A or B grade.
Regarding public transit, 59% of Toronto residents believe the system is on the right track, but safety concerns persist. While 81% rated availability as great or good, only 37% would give the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) an A or B rating. Notably, 37% of respondents reported feeling unsafe while using transit, with women more likely to feel unsafe than men.
Toronto mayoral candidates, Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow, have proposed solutions to alleviate gridlock. Chow plans to hire more traffic agents and invest in AI traffic lights, while Bradford aims to expedite construction projects and expand signal priority for streetcars.
In the GTA, 60% of residents believe their transit systems are on the right track, with 42% giving it an A or B grade. Safety concerns are lower compared to Toronto, with 24% reporting incidents and 17% feeling unsafe while riding transit.
Overall, the survey highlighted differing perceptions between Toronto and GTA residents regarding road maintenance, traffic flow, and public transit, emphasizing the importance of addressing safety and efficiency concerns in urban transportation systems.
