Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is wrapping up the year by continuing her Transit Talks initiative, where she visits TTC stations to speak directly with residents about their concerns and the city’s responses.
Chow shared the initiative in a recent Instagram post, featuring a video of her engaging with commuters.
In the clip, a woman, who is a mother of two and a new homeowner, expressed her hope that the mayor will continue promoting affordable living and housing, noting that rising costs have made it difficult for families to keep up.
“We talked about what the City is doing to help: keeping TTC fares the same, saving families money through the school food program, and opening libraries on Sundays so kids have more free, safe places to go,” Chow said. “Together, we’ll deliver an affordable, caring Toronto.”
According to a statement from the mayor’s office, Chow has been visiting TTC stations for more than a year to connect with commuters, and has so far visited 30 stations.
“The Mayor is getting out of the City Hall bubble and connecting with real people where they are,” Press Secretary Braman Thillainathan said in a statement to Now Toronto. “The feedback, stories, and conversations continuously inform the Mayor on what people want from their city and their Mayor.”
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The initiative has drawn praise from some Torontonians, who took to Chow’s Instagram comments to express gratitude, while others shared their concerns.
“Safe bike lanes, please!!! And penalize dangerous drivers,” one user wrote.
“Stop raising property taxes so we can actually afford the homes we do have,” another added.
“Affordable housing, affordable housing… why not make the available housing affordable?” commented another user.
Chow’s TTC station visits come as her first term as mayor approaches its end, with municipal elections scheduled for October 26, 2026. She has not yet confirmed whether she intends to run for a second term.
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The mayor’s office has not provided a detailed schedule for the initiative, including which TTC stations she will visit next.
