TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit elects new Chair and Vice-Chairs
The TTC’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) has elected Betty Rivington-Law as its 2025 Chair, with Lori Bailey and Sophie Petrillo elected Vice-Chairs. Ms. Rivington-Law will chair her first ACAT General Meeting on Thurs., Jan. 30, 2025.
“The TTC’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit plays a vital role in ensuring that we are providing an accessible and safe transit system for all of our residents,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “Congratulations to the Chair and Vice-Chairs who, along with the dedicated ACAT committee members, will offer valuable advice and recommendations on matters related to accessible public transit in the City of Toronto.”
“On behalf of the Board, I extend my congratulations to the 2025 Chair and Vice Chairs of ACAT. Accessibility is a key priority at the TTC and I am grateful for the committee’s efforts in making the transit system more equitable and fully accessible,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “I look forward to working alongside ACAT in 2025, ensuring that the committee’s voice is heard and its recommendations are considered when making decisions that impact accessible and inclusive transit in Toronto.”
“Congratulations to the Chair and Vice-Chairs on their appointments,” said TTC CEO Greg Percy. “Our shared goal is achieving a transit system that is fully accessible and user-friendly for everyone. I am grateful for the recommendations that ACAT has provided over the years, and look forward to collaborating with the new ACAT executive committee.”
“I am thrilled and honoured to be elected as Chair of ACAT this year,” said ACAT Chair Betty Rivington-Law. “Two well-qualified individuals are joining me as Vice Chairs – Lori Bailey and Sophie Petrillo. We welcome our new members and, as a team, look forward to driving the initiatives ahead from last year, ensuring every customer, regardless of physical ability, can navigate our city’s transit system with ease, dignity, and independence.”
ACAT Chair
Betty Rivington-Law is an advocate for people with disabilities and mobility challenges, as well as for seniors. She believes transit should be barrier-free, reliable, and safe for everyone. A retired physiotherapist, Ms. Rivington-Law has made significant contributions in clinical, teaching, and research roles at institutions such as the University of Toronto and hospitals across the city, as well as management in the home care industry. As ACAT Chair, Ms. Rivington-Law is dedicated to removing barriers to accessibility and improving transit for persons with disabilities and seniors.
ACAT Vice Chairs
Lori Bailey brings expertise from a lifelong career in Human Resources and has served on boards and committees focused on social services and health care. She served 11 years as Director of Human Resources for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, holds an MBA, and is a registered Corporate Coach. Ms. Bailey’s lived experience as a person with disabilities adds a valuable dimension to her role as an ACAT Vice Chair.
Sophie Petrillo is the Ombudsman for Hydro One, responsible for investigating individual and systemic issues and making recommendations that help Hydro One deliver fair and equitable services to the public. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University and was called to the bar in 2002. As a frequent Wheel-Trans customer, Ms. Petrillo is focused on improving service for all persons with disabilities.
About ACAT
ACAT focuses on providing the TTC with advice and recommendations on accessible public transit in the City of Toronto. Their initiatives include removing barriers to accessibility and improving the customer experience for persons with disabilities and seniors. The committee works to ensure that individuals with different abilities can travel with ease and have equal access to TTC’s services.