Today we reached out to City Councillors in advance of the August 14, 2024, Executive Committee meeting to share our concerns with Administration’s report that details some financial challenges facing our public transit system. Below is a copy of our correspondence. Dear Councillors, We are Edmonton Transit Riders, a local non-profit organization advocating for a…

On July 17, 2024, the federal government released information on the Canadian Public Transit Fund (CPTF), which will disperse $3 billion per year for public and active transportation capital projects starting in 2026/27. While this fund demonstrates significant support for new capital projects (e.g., bus replacement, LRT extensions, bus garages), it does not provide ongoing…