[nfitz]

It does seem like the province needs to set in and clarify what the relationships are - and somehow remove the roadblocks that exist for transit integration. Whether this be dealt with by simple modifications to the existing legislation - or something more drastic.

 

[RedRocket191]

There's kind of a conflict of interest with councillors serving the TTC board, though, since councillors have constituents in the 416 that they are responsible to but the TTC does not...it is responsible to its riders within the urban area of Toronto, many of whom do not live/work in the 416. Not that it would happen, of course, but the TTC can't afford to lose its 905 riders, particularly since thousands park/kiss'n'ride at subway stations, which saves the TTC a bundle by not needing to funnel them in on surface routes.

I think that Metrolinx, based on it's clear regional mandate, is the best agency to move forward... but it doesn't really matter who runs the show as long as we can get beyond the conflict of interest.

The people who run the system should act in the best interest of those who use the system, regardless of the corporate logo on their shirts.