Adam Giambrone
Adam Giambrone (born March 8, 1977) is a Canadian transportation consultant and retired politician who served on Toronto City Council from 2003 to 2010, representing Ward 18 Davenport. Giambrone served as the chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) from 2006 to 2010. Following his tenure on council, Giambrone now works in transportation consulting.
Adam Giambrone | |
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Giambrone at the Human Train Protest, 26 September 2009 | |
| President of the New Democratic Party | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Dave MacKinnon |
| Succeeded by | Anne McGrath |
| Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 18) Davenport | |
| In office December 1, 2003 – December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mario Silva |
| Succeeded by | Ana Bailão |
| Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Moscoe |
| Succeeded by | Karen Stintz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Sarah McQuarrie |
| Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Profession | Politician, transportation analyst |
As chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, Giambrone oversaw the largest expansion of bus service in Toronto. Giambrone secured over $8 billion for the Transit City project new funding to build light rail into areas of the city currently not served by rapid transit. An expansion of two subway lines also forms part of an overall $18 billion long-term expansion plan driven by Giambrone. He was the 2008 recipient of Now Magazine's "Best City Politician" award.