Fair Calgary Community Voices

Civically engaging citizens working towards affordable, accessible, connected, and convenient transit for all.

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

How long does it take you to get across town on the bus? Do you prefer hop-on, hop-off the LRT in downtown Calgary? Check out the latest efforts of #YYCCC https://t.co/GBVZ7p4ons #Affordability #transit #FreeFareZone #2hourtransferwindow

[Mike Jamieson @MikeJamiesonYYC]

Today, I'm cosponsoring @Landonforward14 motion for better City Employee Compensation Transparency.

The Government of Alberta already requires disclosure of their employee salaries above $133,813. This motion would direct Administration to create a similar framework for the City of Calgary, set at $140,000 - capturing Director-level positions and above. This is not uncommon in other major cities.

Taxpayers fund these salaries. They deserve transparency.

#yyc #calgary #transparency #yyccc

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Not sure who is in favour of Affordable Public Transit #CalgaryVotes #ElectionsCalgary Not who you think... We created 5 questions you might want to ask https://t.co/KbgwVy7MlE #YYCCC #YYC

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Pembina shared its Fast Cities report of @CalgaryTransit #RapidTransit leads the country. We are now ready to strike a better balance with service, coverage, access/ease and affordability #Equitable #Access #Transit #PublicTransit @canadiantransit @Pembina #FastCities

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Proud of @calgarytransit and #YYC #transitridership as we balance service, high frequency, ease of use and coverage across our City #MovingPeople #EquitableAccess #YYCCC #PublicTransit #travel #CalgaryTransit #access #Accessibility @canadiantransit

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Here are some updates about Calgary Transit on service, affordability and public engagement. Learn more here https://t.co/ZfCTCa1yKo @canadiantransit #YYCCC @calgarytransit

[Jasmine Mian @jasmine_mian]

After a few cold mornings talking to transit riders, I brought forward my notice of motion "From Riders, For Riders" today and am pleased to say it passed unanimously.

A big thank you to Calgary Transit Riders, everyone who took the time to speak with us, and the hundreds of you who filled out our survey.

A report back on the requested items in the motion will be coming to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee on May 14th.
#yyc #yyccc

[Calgary Transit @calgarytransit]

When two-car CTrains are running on weekends, trains will continue to stop near the ends of the platforms. You may need to catch your train a little farther down than you’re used to. For more details on this pilot project, visit: https://t.co/11cj7uIezQ

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

We appreciate the great work that Fair Entry is doing during the Canada Post strike #yyc
https://t.co/uoAuWYpnY4 #yyc

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

@calgarytransit Safety and courtesy seating are so needed as 27% of Canadians has a hidden or visible disability. Thanks for encouraging people to keep these spaces opened!

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

"Funding model for transit has been broken all across the country,” said David Cooper, Leading Mobility Consulting, "Cities like Vancouver allocate a percentage of on-street parking revenues as well as the gas tax to help fund transit service." #YYCCC https://t.co/YyqGchBv2k

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

#yyccc + #ableg must:

Step up, support Calgary's low-income transit pass, and stop playing political "hot potato" with our most vulnerable.

If you can find $1.2B for a new arena for our wealthiest, you can find $15M to support this essential service.

https://t.co/YrfBzxVDa2

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Congrats to @CalgaryTransit for recent @canadiantransit recognition encouraging greater feedback from the customers who ride Calgary Transit with use of QR code technology https://t.co/8EP76Avdxr #ridershipexpereince #YYCC #innovation

[Sean Fraser @SeanFraserMP]

Today, we're making the largest public transit investment in Canadian history.

We're investing in more public transit to help make people’s lives more affordable, tackle climate change, and connect people to the services and opportunities their communities offer!

With $30 billion over the first 10 years we are bringing a new approach to transit funding across the country. We're looking forward to signing deals this year with Canada’s most ambitious partners.

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Canadian Mayors, the Canadian Urban Transit Authority and citizens express a need for more multi-government operational funds and revenue streams to maintain affordable fares for a robust economy and quality of life. #YYCCC @CUTA @CalgaryTransit https://t.co/bPNZgUrtR0

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Equitable Access to Transit supports business, jobs, and creates a stronger City #YYCCC aligning with #RouteAhead Strategy #socialwellbeing #SocialEquityIndex and reflects current ridership trends #CalgaryTransit #AbilitytoPay #MobilityAsAService

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

"End of the line-Reconstructing Transit Operating Funding in Canada' @leadingmobility #YYCCC priority is to attract, build ridership when in 77.2% (page 73) of Calgarians drive a vehicle https://t.co/jOEXgXFLHj #operationalfunding #carshare #mulitimodal #5ANetwork

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Over half of the people who use #affordabletransit work and contribute #YYCCC economy. 1000 people survey results #CalgaryTransit #EnoughforAll @canadiantransit #operationalfunding https://t.co/DY3xaiRHPF

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

As a $30 billion 10 year deal was announced in July with the federal government and provinces, what does that mean for affordable fares for the next four to five years? https://t.co/7PPOIqoxCT #YYCCC @SeanFraserMP #ABPoli @JasonNixonAB #CdnPoli

[Fair Calgary Community Voices @Calgaryfares]

Multi-government #publictransit operational funding needed to retain workforce and quality of life 'Some low-income transit pass users concerned over Calgary Budget shortfall' City TV News #YYCCC #Transit #EnoughforAll @CUTA @SeanFraserMP #ABPoli https://t.co/Oz8dS1Cgrq