# More Transit Southern Ontario

> Regional advocacy organization across Southern Ontario.


## Pages

- [Blog](https://moretransit.ca/blog/): MTSO Blog Browse through our Substack where we publish articles, thoughts, or guides on the transit networks in Southern Ontario and across the world. This City of 220,000 People has 8 BRT Lines That Don’t Stop at Red Lights How has Almere built such an impressive transit network? This City of 220,000 People has 8 BRT Lines That Don’t Stop at Red Lights by More Transit Southern Ontario How has Almere built such an impressive transit network? Read on Substack Woodbine GO Development Plans & the Finch West LRT Planning for TOD at Woodbine GO is now underway and must include […]
- [Positions](https://moretransit.ca/positions/): Open Positions Lead, Connect Downsview Help advance advocacy for extending the Sheppard Subway into the future Downsview Airport redevelopment lands. Work with government partners, planners, developers, and transit agencies to promote rapid transit access from day one. This is an unpaid/volunteer role. Responsibilities Lead, Transit-Oriented Communities Champion transit-oriented development, pedestrian-first urban design, and mixed-use communities that bring housing, jobs, and amenities closer to transit. This is an unpaid/volunteer role. Responsibilities: Regional and City Leads Coordinate MTSO’s advocacy and engagement within a specific region or municipality. This is an unpaid/volunteer role. Responsibilities:
- [Join MTSO](https://moretransit.ca/work-with-us/): Open positions Volunteer Interest Form Get involved in campaigns, share rider experiences, and help amplify the voice of transit users to drive meaningful change.
- [Meet the Team](https://moretransit.ca/meet-the-team/): Meet the Team Meet MTSO’s leadership team who coordinate campaigns, partnerships, and advocacy efforts to push for more frequent, reliable, and accessible transit networks. Haadhi Faizal Jonathan Lee How Cheong Max Cheung Noah Dykstra Arushi Nath Sylvia Menezes Roberts Michael Olivier (Mike) Dale Perlas Musab Muhammad Calvin Feng
- [Press Releases](https://moretransit.ca/press-releases/): Press Releases Stay up to date with MTSO’s official announcements, media statements, and advocacy updates. Plan for Toronto Waterfront Development Continues Without Waterfront East LRT January 29, 2025 More Transit Southern Ontario called on all levels of government to fund the Waterfront East LRT project before first occupancy in 2031 to prevent thousands of future residents being left without access to a major transit link serving their community.
- [Reports](https://moretransit.ca/reports/): Reports Our reports analyze transit challenges, highlight rider concerns, and provide evidence-based solutions to support more frequent, reliable, and accessible transit networks. Toronto Transit Commission Ridership Growth Strategy The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is developing its 2026-2028 ridership growth strategy (RGS) and its 2026 budget considerations. Transport Action Ontario participated in the TTC Planning Advisory Group and has submitted input into the RGS. While the draft RGS had numerous components that we supported, our input emphasized the need for more transit-only lanes with enforcement. This is the single most cost-effective way to improve service reliability and attractiveness of the TTC and […]
- [Articles and Mentions](https://moretransit.ca/articles/): Articles and Media Find articles covering topics from bus lane travel time improvements to the importance of Transit Oriented Developments at major transit access points. Jonathan Lee How Cheong – Student Leadership and the Fight for Better Transit The Focus on the Future PodcastMarch 6, 2026 Ford government eyes more powers for transit constables to arrest, charge drug users ‘to keep families safe’ The TrilliumFebruary 27, 2026 Are LRTs the right choice for Toronto? Experts weigh in on its future Now TorontoJanuary 6, 2026 Advocates demand answers about billboards with facial detection tech near Union Station Toronto TodayDecember 5, 2025 Toronto […]
- [Videos](https://moretransit.ca/videos/): Videos We break down key issues, share rider perspectives, and highlight efforts to improve transit networks across the region.
- [Letters](https://moretransit.ca/letters/): Letters Explore MTSO’s letters, statements, and official communications to governments, transit agencies, and other stakeholders on key transit issues across Southern Ontario. Read our recommendations to the City of Toronto in support of item MM35.15 – Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and Streetcars December 15, 2025Re: MM35.15 – Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and StreetcarsTo: Mayor Olivia Chow and Members of Toronto City Council Read our letter with Technologists for Democracy, requesting Cineplex Digital Media to provide more clarity on how personal information will remain protected with their use of recording and facial detection performed on premises like the Union Station Bus Terminal. Thursday, December […]
- [Campaigns](https://moretransit.ca/campaigns/): Campaigns Discover MTSO’s active and past campaigns advocating for better public transit in Southern Ontario. Archived DRT 2024 Despite record ridership and inadequate service, Durham Region is proposing to cut $8 million for service increases in their 2024 budget. Archived More GO Buses Transit Action Week 2024 We are advocating for more funding to fill in significant gaps in the regional GO Transit bus network and to see it expand across Southern Ontario to serve new municipalities and locations.
- [Contact](https://moretransit.ca/contact/): Contact Us Reach out to our team Media inquiries for MTSO are responded to within the same day they are received. All other requests or questions can be asked through our email and are responded within 2 business days or less. Logo Files
- [About](https://moretransit.ca/about/): About MTSO Founded in 2023, More Transit Southern Ontario is a grassroots organization of transit advocates from across the GTHA and Southcentral Ontario. “MTSO was formed from the need to build a network of transit advocates from the region to work towards more frequent, reliable, and accessible transit networks.” Jonathan Lee How CheongCo-Executive Director Our Advocacy Goals Our Mission To advocate for more connected, affordable, frequent, and reliable transit networks for people across Southern Ontario. Our Values To give our best every day through impactful advocacy and campaigns that strengthen our communities.
- [Home](https://moretransit.ca/): More Transit Southern Ontario is a grassroots organization advocating for better public transportation across Southern Ontario. View our work: World-leading economies are built on equitable, reliable, and affordable mobility. Instead, riders are stuck in traffic or forced to play catch-up on transit investment. What is MTSO doing? We’re collaborating with other advocacy groups, governments and other stakeholders to advocate for better transit across rural and urban communities throughout Ontario. What can I do? Call on your public representatives to invest in public transit, share your voice at public consultations, and you can join MTSO to improve your local transit system.

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