THE ISSUE

Why should the STM post "Stand on the Right" signs? To encourage users to respect the global custom of keeping slow traffic to the right.

Why is this important? It will reduce the daily frustration of being stuck behind someone blocking the escalator on the left side.

Will these signs  work? Yes. These kinds of signs are posted in London, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, New Jersey, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zurich, and elsewhere and work quite well.

Is it safe to walk on an escalator? The STM says it is not safe because users could fall and knock others down. But this is also true of regular stairs. Other cities have proven that walking on an escalator (while holding the railing) is safe.

What can I do?
Write a letter to the STM asking for these signs and sign the online petition.