Sliding Scale Call to Action for November 27th, 2017

On November 27th, share with Calgary City Council why affordable transit matters...

This November 27th help us share why affordable transit matters to Calgarians

Here are three things you can do...

  1.  Download the 'Affordable Transit Makes it Possible for Me to...' colouring page. 

As you can see, it is quite a simple design that allows people to share their story.  Tell us how your life has been affected by the sliding scale other than just writing a letter. On the back side of the page, there is a list of other things you can do. 

  2.  Share your thoughts with City Council in a letter or call 311 

Check out the key messages that people can use when talking about the sliding scale with others or with council members.

  3.  Learn more about the sliding scale. 

Check out the 'Call to Action' It will tell the history of the sliding scale and ways that people can help. 

Congrats to Calgary Transit!

Fair Fares wishes to congratulate Calgary Transit for its A+ grade as one of the best transit systems in Canada.  

Congrats Calgary Transit (link to the article) 

Since the introduction of the sliding scale enabling Calgarians living in extreme poverty, we are pleased to see transit experts rating our City as one of the best and we agree! 

The article talks about how Calgary improved in areas of "Operating Cost Per Service Hour and Passenger Trip Intensity"  both improving from a B to A grade, as well as "Calgary is currently the region with the lowest operating cost per service hour at $152.89, in contrast to Metro Vancouver topping the list at $186.29, followed by Greater Toronto and Hamilton and Greater Montreal’s operating cost service hours of $178.61 and $180.2, respectively." 


Lets hope the sliding scale model will be a trend for more Cities in Canada who make it a priority to ensure Citizens can afford to ride! 

Way to go! 

Fairer Fares are coming to Calgary

Great news! 'Sliding Scale' is rolling in April 1st!  

Transit passes will be different prices based on your yearly income. 

To learn more, visit the Fair Entry site here! And if you are excited this, share your happiness with City of Calgary 
Thanks #yycslidingscale

Sliding scale is almost here! Apply early if you don't already have a pass!