Olivia Chow
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THE Transit RECORD

Detailed voting history for Olivia Chow on transit policy.

Analysis

The politician supports enhancing public transit efficiency and the integration of crisis response services within the transit network. While they favor general speed-up initiatives, they exhibit selectivity regarding specific transit priority projects on certain corridors.

4/6/2026Item 2025.CC33.1

Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission

Yes

"This motion proposes extending the city's community-based crisis response services to people experiencing mental health or social crises on the transit system"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.MM32.6

Speeding up Transit in Ward 11 - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Yes

"This motion likely proposes ways to improve the speed and efficiency of public transportation services within Ward 11"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.EX25.4

RapidTO: Transit Priority on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street

No

"This motion likely proposes implementing transit priority measures, such as dedicated bus lanes, to improve travel times on Dufferin and Bathurst streets"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.MM31.17

Speeding Up Streetcars: Traffic Amendments on Adelaide Street, King Street and York Street - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Yes

"This motion proposes changes to traffic rules on Adelaide, King, and York streets to improve the speed and efficiency of streetcars"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.TE20.40

Transit Priority Measures to Support Streetcar Service Diversions during King Street East and Church Street Intersection Closures

Yes

"This motion proposes ways to keep streetcars moving efficiently while they are detoured around road closures at King Street East and Church Street"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.SC21.10

Scarborough Busway - On-Street Measures to Support Busway Operations

Yes

"* This motion is likely about implementing physical road changes, such as dedicated lanes or signage, to improve the efficiency and operation of the Scarborough Busway"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.EX21.3

Toronto Ferry Service Operational Review

Yes

"Manually categorized by Admin."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.CC28.4

Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects

No

"This item provides a progress report on upgrading ferry terminals and building the necessary land-based power systems for electric ferries"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2025.EX21.4

Transit Priority on Queens Quay East - Interim Priority Bus Lanes

Yes

"This motion is about creating temporary bus lanes on Queens Quay East to help buses move faster through traffic"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.CC24.3

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX19.6

Assessment of Scarborough Rapid Transit Adaptive Reuse and Next Steps

Yes

"This motion is about evaluating how to repurpose the former Scarborough Rapid Transit infrastructure for new uses"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.MM23.26

Toronto Transit Commission Environmental Report for the Conversion of the Scarborough Rapid Transit Right-of-Way, Busway Project - Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue Bus Stop - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

Absent

"This item concerns an environmental report for converting the former Scarborough Rapid Transit line into a busway, specifically regarding bus stops at Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.MM22.8

Trains Not Tunnels - Alternatives to the 401 Tunnel - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Yes

"This motion proposes exploring rail-based transit options as an alternative to constructing a tunnel for Highway 401"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.MM22.20

Requesting Metrolinx to Provide Transparency and Accountability on the Eglinton Crosstown - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Yes

"This motion asks Metrolinx to be more open and accountable regarding the status and management of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX17.3

Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure Work Plan

Yes

"This motion is likely about a plan to build and manage the land-based facilities and charging stations needed to operate electric ferries"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.GG14.8

Process for Award of Negotiable Request for Proposal Document Number 4053424337 for the Construction of Two New Fully Electric Ferry Vessels

Yes

"This motion establishes the process for awarding a contract to build two new electric ferries"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX16.3

Subway Agreement in Principle and Update on Metrolinx Subway Program - Third Quarter 2024

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX16.3

Subway Agreement in Principle and Update on Metrolinx Subway Program - Third Quarter 2024

Yes

"This item provides an update on the progress of the Metrolinx subway program and discusses a preliminary agreement for subway development"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.IA16.2

Renaming of Dundas Toronto Transit Commission Stations

No

"This motion proposes changing the names of transit stations operated by the Toronto Transit Commission that currently include "Dundas" in their name"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX12.5

Prioritization of Planned Higher-Order Transit Projects

No

"This motion is likely about determining which major public transportation projects should be developed first."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.IE10.6

Delivering Improved Accessibility: Bike Share Toronto's Modernized Rate Structure Update

Yes

"This motion is about updating the pricing and fees for the city's bike-sharing program to make it more accessible to users"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX11.7

Finch West Light Rail Transit: Train Operating and Services Term Sheet

Yes

"This motion likely concerns the operational and service agreements for the Finch West Light Rail Transit system"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX11.8

RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2024.EX11.8

RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM13.32

Request for City Planning to Launch the Glencairn Subway Station Planning Study - by Councillor Michael Colle, seconded by Councillor Pasternak

Yes

"This motion asks the city to begin a planning study for the area surrounding the Glencairn subway station"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM13.31

Silent Nights and Peaceful Days - Providing relief to residents from Metrolinx's Whistle Sounding at Manse Road Rail Crossing on the Lakeshore East Corridor - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Yes

"This motion seeks to reduce noise pollution for residents by limiting the use of train whistles at the Manse Road rail crossing on the Lakeshore East corridor"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EX10.16

Cummer Station - Response to Council Motions

Yes

"This item is likely a report providing updates or answers to previous requests from City Council regarding the Cummer transit station"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EX10.17

Advancing Eglinton East Light Rail Transit

Yes

"This motion is likely about moving forward with the planning and development of the Eglinton East light rail transit line"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.MM11.19

Last Chance to Urge Province to Build Cummer Station for the Future of North York - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Yes

"This motion asks the provincial government to build the Cummer transit station to support the future growth of North York"

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.EX9.14

Advancing Waterfront East Light Rail Transit

Yes

"[summary]" and "Category: [category]""

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/6/2026Item 2023.TM2.1

City of Toronto Recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District

Yes

"This item concerns the city's suggestions for how Metrolinx should handle the construction of the Ontario Line transit project in the Toronto and East York area"

Final Outcome: Unknown