Jo-Anne Wright
Platform
Re-instated some of the funding in areas like public transit, snow removal and turf maintenance
Transit service, including On Demand, expanding in Ward Sspomitapi
Voting History
Jo-Anne Wright was largely in favour of proposed funding increases, and demonstrated an awareness of transit safety that was not exclusive to policing options. She demonstrated trust in administration, and was open to exploring options presented via reports to council for different transit opportunities.
Survey Response
Infrastructure
Do you support prioritizing new transit infrastructure (such as LRT expansion and bus garages) over other forms of new capital spending?
Capital spending is required to accommodate current and expanding fleet. I would prioritize BRT over LRT at this time to capitalize on federal funding now.
How would you ensure that transit investments keep pace with population growth and new neighbourhood development?
Keep up the regular adjustments to transit hours/service as new areas develop and make use of OnDemand service. I did explore the re-instatement of developer funded transit in new developments.
Service
In your view, what should be the top priority for improving transit service in Edmonton?
1- More frequent service during peak hours
2- More frequent service during off-peak hours
3- Expanding service to underserved neighbourhoods
4- Improving express/rapid connections across the city
3-Expanding service to underserved neighbourhoods
What trade-offs would you consider in the city budget to ensure transit service levels meet the needs of riders?
Would need to view the 2027 – 2030 budget in it’s entirety to determine trade-offs while keeping core services as a priority.
Affordability and Fares
Would you commit to maintaining or expanding programs that make transit affordable for low-income Edmontonians?
Public transit is a much-needed service for those on low income and worth the investment.
Transit is one of the largest household expenses after housing. What role do you believe the City should play in keeping transit fares affordable, while balancing overall budget pressures?
Maintain investment for affordable transit and advocate to other levels of government for their continued support.
Comfort and Cleanliness
Which investments do you believe are most important for making transit feel safe, welcoming, and reliable for all riders?
1- More transit peace officers/security presence
2- Outreach and support teams for vulnerable riders
3- Better lighting and station design
4- Cleaner facilities and vehicles
2-Outreach and support teams for vulnerable riders, 4-Cleaner facilities and vehicles
How would you balance spending on transit safety measures (e.g., more officers or attendants) with other city budget priorities?
Since having nearly doubled the number of transit peace officers this past term, we need to now turn attentions to the perception of safety in our transit system.