Item - 2017.EX28.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 7, 2017 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on October 24, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 7, 2017.
EX28.6 - Advancing Fare Integration
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative Term Sheet in Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2017) from the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the City Solicitor, to enter into an agreement with Metrolinx based on the terms outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2017) from the City Manager.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission to accelerate their plans for full and affordable fare integration for the City of Toronto, including a single fare for rides within the City of Toronto, and to report back to City Council.
3. City Council request the City Manager to develop and report to City Council on a proposed governance model for Metrolinx to ensure a transparent and formal decision making process for regional transit decisions, including fare integration.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107766.pdf
Attachment 1 - GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative Term Sheet
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107923.pdf
Attachment 2 - Metrolinx Update on Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Fare Integration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107924.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(October 21, 2017) E-mail from Andrew Stewart (EX.Supp.EX28.6.2)
(October 21, 2017) E-mail from Adria Budd Johnson (EX.Supp.EX28.6.3)
(October 20, 2017) E-mail from Theresa Bielawski (EX.Supp.EX28.6.4)
(October 23, 2017) E-mail from Teri Morrison (EX.Supp.EX28.6.5)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission to accelerate their plans for full and affordable fare integration for the City of Toronto, including a single fare for rides within the City of Toronto, and to report back to City Council.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-07-2017 11:50 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX28.6 - Layton - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Manager to develop and report to City Council on a proposed governance model for Metrolinx to ensure a transparent and formal decision making process for regional transit decisions, including fare integration.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-07-2017 11:51 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX28.6 - Davis - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are John Campbell |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-07-2017 11:52 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX28.6 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Michael Thompson |
Councillor Campbell, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to know whether motion 2 by Councillor Davis was in order.
EX28.6 - Advancing Fare Integration
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative Term Sheet as in Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2017) from the City Manager, and authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the City Solicitor, to enter into an agreement with Metrolinx based on the terms outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2017) from the City Manager.
Origin
Summary
In July 2016, City Council considered a current state assessment of GO Transit fare policy and implications to ridership in Toronto (2016.EX16.1). The review outlined two proposals for Metrolinx's consideration in the development of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Fare Integration Strategy in order to remove disincentives to short and medium distance trips on GO transit and support integration between transit services. First, reduce the base component and increase the distance component of GO fares; and second, extend the co-fare program (i.e. discount on double fares (GO-Toronto Transit Commission)) - currently offered to 905 transit agencies by Metrolinx - to Toronto Transit Commission services. In July 2016, City Council also directed the City Manager to negotiate a discounted fare program with Metrolinx.
In September 2017, Metrolinx updated its board on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Fare Integration Strategy. Metrolinx's board endorsed a step-by-step strategy to advance the goal of fare integration across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area with four potential elements:
- Discounts on double fares (GO-Toronto Transit Commission)
- Discounts on double fares (905-Toronto Transit Commission)
- Adjustments to GO's fare structure
- Fare Policy Harmonization
This report provides an update on Metrolinx's Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Fare Integration Strategy and provides the details of a proposed discount on double fares initiative between GO/Union Pearson Express (UP Express) and the Toronto Transit Commission. A Term Sheet (Attachment 1) outlines the terms for an agreement between the City of Toronto, Toronto Transit Commission and Metrolinx. The report recommends City Council adopt the Term Sheet (Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and the City Solicitor, to enter into an agreement with Metrolinx based on the terms outlined in Attachment 1. The report also provides an update on Metrolinx's Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Fare Integration Strategy and next steps.
This report was prepared in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107766.pdf
Attachment 1 - GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative Term Sheet
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107923.pdf
Attachment 2 - Metrolinx Update on Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Fare Integration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-107924.pdf
Communications
(October 21, 2017) E-mail from Andrew Stewart (EX.Supp.EX28.6.2)
(October 21, 2017) E-mail from Adria Budd Johnson (EX.Supp.EX28.6.3)
(October 20, 2017) E-mail from Theresa Bielawski (EX.Supp.EX28.6.4)
(October 23, 2017) E-mail from Teri Morrison (EX.Supp.EX28.6.5)
Speakers
Councillor Mike Layton
Motions
That Recommendation 1 be amended to read as follows:
1. City Council approve the GO/Union Pearson Express-Toronto Transit Commission Discounted Fare Initiative Term Sheet (Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the City Solicitor, to enter into an agreement with Metrolinx based on the terms outlined in Attachment 1.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-24-2017
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Michael Thompson |