Greater Toronto Transportation Authority

Busy highways and slow moving traffic, with streetcars and buses inching along the road...

Congestion is frustrating as longer commute times mean less time with family and friends.  Through car emissions, congestion pollutes the air we breathe, and adds to the greenhouse gases responsible for global climate change.  Good, strong transportation systems are important to our economy, but they need to be planned so that we reduce congestion and the impact on our environment.

The Province of Ontario created Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA) to tackle congestion, and create a user-friendly and integrated transit system in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.

GTTA brings together the province and municipalities to build a sustainable transportation network that is better for our environment and improves our quality of life. 

One of GTTA’s first priorities is to develop a transportation plan to help people travel more conveniently throughout the region.  GTTA will also consider High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane projects in developing its regional transportation plan – to ensure that highways are operating as efficiently as possible

The  GTTA will coordinate the purchase of transit vehicles to help participating transit agencies in Ontario reduce costs.  This joint purchasing initiative improves municipal purchasing powers through economies of scale so they can replace aging vehicles sooner.  Newer, more fuel-efficient buses mean more reliable service for transit riders and less air pollution.  

Future responsibilities of GTTA will involve managing GO Transit and the Greater Toronto Area fare card system. 

GTTA is taking steps to ensure that public transit is a realistic and attractive option for people and that our roads support the effective and efficient movement of people and goods. 

Board Membership

GTTA is a provincial agency of the Ministry of Transportation and is led by an 11-member board of directors.

The chair and vice-chair were recommended by the province.  The remaining nine members were recommended by the municipal councils of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York Regions, and the Cities of Toronto and Hamilton and appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council: 

• Rob MacIsaac, Chair (provincial appointment)
• Peter Smith, Vice-chair (provincial appointment)
• Roger Anderson (Durham Region)
• William Fisch (York Region)      
• Hazel McCallion (Peel Region)
• Brian Ashton (City of Toronto)
• Paul Bedford (City of Toronto)
• Adam Giambrone (City of Toronto)
• David Miller (City of Toronto)
• Fred Eisenberger (Hamilton)
• Gary Carr (Halton Region)

Corporate CEO

Michael Fenn is chief executive officer for GTTA.

Outreach

GTTA will set up advisory committees representing key stakeholders and members of the public, including students, seniors, persons with disabilities, labour organizations and industry.  The committees will play an important role in helping to develop a transportation plan.

If you would like to be considered for one of GTTA’s advisory committees please contact:
Fran Agnew

For further information

Fran Agnew
Executive Assistant to the Chair
Greater Toronto Transportation Authority
Phone: 416-874-5902
Email: Fran.Agnew@gtta.com

Rita Scagnetti
Director of Public Affairs and Communications
Greater Toronto Transportation Authority
Phone: 416-874-5910
Email: Rita.Scagnetti@gtta.com

20 Bay Street,
Suite 901,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5J 2N8

Fax: 416-874-5901

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Legislation

Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 16

News Releases

2007

March 23 - Province Announces Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Board Of Directors: Authority To Plan A Seamless Transportation Network

February 7 - Province Announces CEO Of Greater Toronto Transportation Authority: Michael Fenn To Help Lead Transportation Agency

2006

October 12 - Province Nominates GTTA Chair And Vice Chair: GTA Fare Card Offers More Convenience And Reliable Transit

April 24 - McGuinty Government Creates Landmark Transportation Agency: Proposed Legislation Would Benefit Commuters with Coordinated Services and a Single Fare Card

Backgrounders

2006

October 12 - Stakeholders Support Creation Of Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA)

October 12 - GTA Fare Card Brings More Convenience To Transit Travel

April 24 - Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA)

April 24 - McGuinty Government Investments in Transportation

April 24 - Stakeholders Support Creation of Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA)

House Statements

2006

October 11 - GO Transit & Public Transit Investment

October 12 - GTTA and Highway Construction Announcement

May 1 - Greater Toronto Transportation Authority, Legislation, Second Reading

April 24 - Greater Toronto Transportation Authority, First Reading