Some of the new cash from the federal government will help make stations more accessible to people with disabilities. CARLOS OSORIO / TORONTO STAR ) Order this photoA $500 million federal windfall for Toronto transit will make the TTC more reliable and accessible for disabled riders, says Mayor John Tory. Transit advocates, however, say the Trudeau government's welcome foray into TTC funding comes as Tory himself is threatening service with demands for a budget cut. The TTC estimates it is facing a $190 million funding gap next year. That doesn’t include the 2.6-per-cent cut Tory and council have proposed for all city agencies and programs, including the TTC.

Source: thestar August 23, 2016 22:41 UTC