Matthew

20, transit advocate, millwright apprentice | AuDHD

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

What a light show across the lake a few minutes ago…it’s easily the best I’ve ever seen! #onstorm #ShareYourWeather @weathernetwork @alluringstorms @StormChaserJoey @StormhunterTWN

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@poet_in_flight @avilewis see: the united states of america

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@poet_in_flight @avilewis I don’t know what world you’re living in but it’s not reality i’ll tell you that

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@DDurocher83067 @divergentTea @Finksterman2 @MaritStiles the instant deflection is wild

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@DDurocher83067 @MaritStiles i’ll give you a not-typical answer…you’d fund it by not building mega-spas and unnecessary capital projects. it’s simple. government should fund the basics and necessities before looking to spend capital elsewhere. you need to oil a machine before you can use it to do something.

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@BalanceSSCS @MaritStiles it needs more funding first and foremost. it is capable of so much more it’s just handicapped by a lack of adequate funding.

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@MaritStiles This hits home for me. I was only able to get assessed for ADHD once and then they couldn’t again because they just didn’t have the resources and time to do so. So I went undiagnosed and spent more of my life confused about what was “wrong” with my head. This. shouldn’t. happen.

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Ontario students with disabilities are being failed by Doug Ford's government.

School boards are required by law to submit special education plans every year.

74% of the plans submitted for 2025–26 flagged serious issues that required Ministry action.

There's no evidence the Minister of Education even looked at them.

The government isn't funding special education based on student need. Students are waiting over a year for assessments. Kids are being sent home because schools can't support them.

This is a total failure.

[Kelly Demorest @DemorestKe48215]

Please everyone, share as often as you like

[Adam ⚾️ @GradyTripp00]

Ontarians: ‘We want better healthcare and education!’

Ford: ‘Best I can do is more booze everywhere, all the time.’

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@poet_in_flight @avilewis last time i checked its in the definition…*government* is supposed to *govern*. the are *public servants* because they *serve the public*

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@JessicaBellTO uhhh…what about a highway tunnel is revolutionary😭

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@captainCompost_ @FastTrackTO @MayorOliviaChow respectfully…talk to @fordnation about that one. he’s making it worse by getting rid of safe injection sites.

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

writing a series of posts for @fast-track.to

if you can, please check it out!

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

Starting today, we're doing a series where we dive a bit deeper into each of our ten points, and why they're vital to the future of our streetcar system.

Today is Transit Signal Priority day! 🧵 https://t.co/QXgSGIdOHw

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

Update!!!

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

Big news for Toronto's streetcars ! 🚋💨

Tomorrow, the TTC Board is reviewing a major report on streetcar and LRT reliability. It's really incredible to see that the TTC's official recommendations align so closely with FastTrackTO's 10-point plan. 🧵👇

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

Line 5's top speed is now 80 km/h in tunnels!

Reviewing speed restrictions is 3️⃣ on our ten-point plan, and a great first step to put #Eglinton on the fast track!

Now it’s time for the surface section of Line 5, Line 6 and the #streetcars.

See more:
https://t.co/yZeFdevGUn

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

@EnglishRail was on CBC this weekend explaining three big steps we can take to speed up streetcars in #toronto!
See our full, 10-point plan here:
https://t.co/yZeFdevGUn

https://t.co/jDOY3WPx2d #TOpoli #ttc

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

Fantastic to see the City's Congestion Management Plan call for Enhanced TSP on more corridors!

That's point #1 of the https://t.co/yZeFdevGUn 10-Point Plan in motion! ✅

It's an exciting start...but we're not done. Let's keep up the momentum #TTCriders!

#TTC #TOpoli

[FastTrackTO @FastTrackTO]

FastTrackTO is launching and releasing our 10 point plan to fix the Toronto Streetcar network. A symbol of the city that could be great with achievable, common sense and low cost changes. The plan if implemented would transform the city.
https://t.co/9RpJtWQwtM

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[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@ProstheticLeg3 @ColinDMello ???

[Matthew @optimist_matt]

@TOStarfixer none of the screens at bus loops on the GO train system show useful bus information data. it’s just ads, when bus data would be very useful especially in the cold. can you maybe investigate this or is it too much?