Brad Bradford calls for police at every TTC station, platform-edge doors to improve safety

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Toronto councillor Brad Bradford wants to see police patrols and platform-edge doors installed at every TTC station as part of his push to improve safety on the transit system.The Ward 19 Beaches-East York councillor made the announcement Thursday outside Sherbourne subway station. He says he plans to bring forth a member’s motion at the next city council meeting later this month that will help restore “safety and order” on the beleaguered system.Bradford says having police at every station will help deter “violence and harassment before it starts,” while the installation of platform-edge doors is not a “nice to have,” it’s a “must have.” As well, clear and transparent standards when it comes to cleanliness and lighting is more than just a cosmetic improvement, “it’s actually about safety.”Bradford says City Hall’s response to TTC issues has been to “manage your expectations” while Torontonians have gotten used to the routine delays caused by the system’s “inadequate safety measures.”When asked how Bradford planned to pay for these initiatives, the councillor did not provide any specifics, saying only “it’s a question about prioritization.”More to come