Public Opinion Polls
2/3 of Toronto Opposes OPTO
“The findings couldn’t be clearer; Toronto residents are surprised and shocked that TTC management would make a decision with such profound safety implications for riders without consulting the public first.
Moreover, they are consistent in their opposition to the decision to eliminate the subway guards, a position they see as critical to the safe and smooth operation of the subway”
– John Corbett, principal at Corbett Communications.
One Person Train Operation (OPTO): Explanation and public reaction
An open letter to TTC riders by ATU Local 113 President, Carlos Santos.
ATU News Release: OPTO provides no benefits to riders.
March 9th OPED. Published in the Toronto Sun
Pollster explains OPTO poll findings.
The City of Toronto is divided into 25 geographic wards, each represented by a Councillor elected for a four-year term.
In February 2021, a city-wide poll by Corbett Communications surveyed 2,715 randomly-selected Toronto residents aged 18 or older. An approximately equal number of residents were polled in each ward.
Below are the results from each ward to the same two key questions:
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the TTC plan to eliminate Subway Guards?
2. How important is public consultation before TTC implements the plan?
Ward 1: Etobicoke North - Councillor Michael Ford
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 2: Etobicoke Centre - Councillor Holyday
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 3: Etobicoke Lakeshore - Councillor Grimes
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 4: Parkdale-High Park - Councillor Perks
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 5: York South-Weston - Councillor Nunziata
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 6: York Centre - Councillor Pasternak
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 7: Humber River-Black Creek - Councillor Perruzza
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 8: Eglinton-Lawrence - Councillor Colle
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 9: Davenport - Councillor Bailão
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 10: Spadina-Fort York - Councillor Cressy
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 11: University-Rosedale - Councillor Layton
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 12: Toronto-St. Paul's - Councillor Matlow
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 13: Toronto Centre - Councillor Wong-Tam
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 14: Toronto-Danforth - Councillor Fletcher
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 15: Don Valley West - Councillor Robinson
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 16: Don Valley East - Councillor Minnan-Wong
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 17: Don Valley North - Councillor Carroll
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 18: Willowdale - Councillor Filion
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 19: Beaches-East York - Councillor Bradford
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 20: Scarborough Southwest - Councillor Crawford
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 21: Scarborough Centre - Councillor Thompson
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 22: Scarborough-Agincourt - Councillor Mantas
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 23- Scarborough North - Councillor Lai
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 24- Scarborough-Guildwood - Councillor Ainslie
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?
Ward 25- Scarborough-Rouge Park - Councillor McKelvie
Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to eliminate the Subway Guards?
How important is it that public consultation must happen before safety-related decisions like eliminating the Subway Guards are made?