Check out our upcoming publication, where we examine outdoor #physicalactivity and #play by children with disability during #COVID19 pandemic. TransForm Lab SURP

Our latest report from #TransFormLab researchers Raktim Mitra and Tess Peterman reveal how the TTC’s Service Alignment plan will affect marginalized areas of Toronto the most. #TTC Read the report and story by City Building TMU: torontomu.ca/city-building/…

Our short report on potential impacts of upcoming #TTC cuts in TO's marginalized communities shows that 26 of 28 routes with >10% longer wait times will go through areas w high concentrations of poverty (red). SURP TransForm Lab City Building TMU transformlab.torontomu.ca/portfolio-item…

TTC service cuts will disproportionately affect marginalized areas of Toronto blogto.com/city/2023/03/t… #Toronto #TTC

"These cuts will be felt by almost everyone living in the city, but we feel that most marginalized communities in the city will be disproportionately affected by them" Read the Toronto Star's coverage on our latest report here: thestar.com/news/gta/2023/…

Toronto’s marginalized communities will be hardest hit by the TTC service cuts that take effect Sunday, according to the authors of a Toronto Metropolitan University study. trib.al/XkZ2s7x

"Reliable and efficient public transportation is a critical public infrastructure for equity-deserving population groups." cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

Tess Peterson of TransForm Lab reflects on feedback she & Raktim Mitra received on a report analyzing the equity implications of TTC Service Alerts service cuts. She challenges us to think beyond measuring relative service changes, and consider broader impacts: mobilizingjustice.ca/ttc-service-cu…

TTCriders Doug Ford Justin Trudeau Nick Westoll 2023 TTC Service Changes and Transit Equity in Toronto via Raktim Mitra & Tess Peterman 'The key goal was to identify if the TTC service cuts will disproportionately affect locations with a high concentration of marginalized population groups.' transformlab.torontomu.ca/portfolio-item…

TransForm Lab 's Attiya Haseeb finds that in #GTHA, students who started working full time post-pandemic, were more likely to switch to cars to commute. Higher use of AT was more common in urban NHs. Find their poster #24-01644 at 8 am Monday. #TRBAM2024 Raktim Mitra Environmental Applied Science & Management

In 15 mins (3:45pm) at #TRBAM, TransForm Lab's researcher Remington Latanville presents research on COVID-19's impact on active transportation in Canada's 3 largest metropolitan areas. Raktim Mitra, PhD Policy Studies Ryerson University Link: transformlab.torontomu.ca/portfolio-item…

Sarah Giacomantonio & @raktimmitra researched new bike facilities in #GTA & women's cycling. Higher rates observed among women aged 30-44, part-time workers/students, & mothers. Intersectional analyses is crucial to challenge gender roles & promote sustainable transport.

Attiya Haseeb defended her thesis “Exploring Intersections of Environmental and Social Impacts in Young Adults Travel Behaviour” It reveals that Gen Y & Z favour sustainable travel modes but still face social exclusion risks.She advocates for better land use and transit policies.

New study by Attiya Haseeb & Dr. Mitra in 'Case Studies on Transport Policy' explores post COVID-19 travel shifts among students in GTA & Hamilton. Findings show a move from public transit and active travel to car commuting. This shift is linked to demographics and life changes.

We are thrilled to be working with Green Communities Canada and other partners to lead the National Active School Streets Initiative! We will help communities plan, implement, and evaluate their local school streets interventions. Visit: greencommunitiescanada.org/green-communit… Raktim Mitra SURP

We are offering a fully funded Ph.D. opportunity starting September 2024 in the area of Urban Development, and Public Health! Full details can be found here: transformlab.torontomu.ca/opportunities/. For questions, please reach out to Director and Supervisor Prof. Raktim Mitra (Raktim Mitra).

🛴🚲Attention e-scooter and e-bike riders: Help us determine the continuation of the Shared E-scooter and E-bike Pilot Program. ➡️Visit ajax.ca/emobilitypilot in the “Get Involved” section to participate in either a: 🔹1-hour interview with Toronto Metropolitan University 🔹15-minute survey

Event Announcement! TransForm is pleased to co-host the Ontario Transit Funding Forum with Transport Futures! TMU student researchers Victor Copetti and Kohbod Khandan-Barani will be presenting as part of the event. 📅September 22, 2025 Learn more here: transformlab.torontomu.ca/2025/02/18/tra…