Free Transit Edmonton

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[Free Transit Edmonton @FreeTransitYEG]

We headed to City Hall this AM to deliver 1400 petition signatures! Edmontonians are saying NO to fare hikes + decisions that leave folks behind.

Let #yegcc know that increases to public transit fares are a strike against our city + its people. Sign the petition. Link in bio!

[Free Transit Edmonton @FreeTransitYEG]

City councillors and our new mayor need to uphold their commitments to equity and climate justice. And part of that commitment is funding public transit like the essential service it is. (3/3) #abpoli #yeg #yegtransit #yegcc

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Tomorrow #yegcc reviews the network redesign of our public transit system. That redesign has had...issues (to say the least). (1/3)

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Thousands of service hours cut.

Community routes axed.

Commutes lengthened.

Privatization.

How has the redesign impacted you? Let council know by emailing them at
[email protected]. (2/3)

[Free Transit Edmonton @FreeTransitYEG]

We must call on city council to keep their word on OPPOSING TRANSIT FARE INCREASES and fight for EQUITABLE FARE DECREASES FOR ALL. 5/5
#yegcc #yeg #yegtransit

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Raising cash fares hurts those who need public transit the most. #yegcc has a responsibility to uphold the right to mobility, and that means low, affordable fares — and better yet, making transit free. 1/#

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@michaeljanz, @edmonton_anne, @AshleyASalvador, @Erinforanirniq, @aaronpaquette, Rice, @AndrewKnack, @_TimCartmell and @AmarjeetSohiYEG all hold a commitment to oppose any increase to transit fares. 4/5

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For a Just, accessible and climate resilient city to be realized, CASH FARES MUST NOT INCREASE.
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#yeg #yegcc #abpoli #yegtransit

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THREAD: Last April, thousands of Edmontonians spoke up and took action against a public transit cash-fare increase. Now, we must fight AGAIN as the city plans to raise cash fares to $4 per ride.
#yeg #yegtransit #yegcc 1/8

[Free Transit Edmonton @FreeTransitYEG]

Throughout the 2021 election, 8 of the elected Councillors and the Mayor stated that they would vote against fare increases. With six of those councillors stating they would like to decrease transit fares.²

²Source: Taproot Edmonton 2021 Municipal Election Survey 7/8

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DM or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns! We’re excited to build this together!
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We’re making a zine and we want you to be a part of it! 🚎

What does free transit mean to you?
What does mobility mean in creating a more just city?

Submit your piece in the next three weeks! Deadline to contribute closes on Thursday, September 16th 11:59PM 1/3

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Contribute by submitting artwork, photography, writing, or something else on what fare-free transit and/or mobility Justice means to you. The form is linked in our bio with more details.

Chosen contributors will receive a $50 honorarium. 2/3

[Free Transit Edmonton @FreeTransitYEG]

“By making transit reliable, good, free, we’re lowering the barriers to using it and being able to rely on it in a way that doesn’t leave you stranded in the worst time possible.” Great piece from The Breach featuring our comrade and fellow organizer, @sol_bobier!

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Free public transit would reduce emissions, free up income, and eliminate racial profiling by fare enforcement.

That’s why people across Canada are demanding it.

In this feature, @Samphebrule looks at @FreeTransitOtt @FreeTransitYEG & @TTCRiders

https://t.co/e0rmpfvm9S