Friday, November 8, 2019

Increases to Calgary's sliding scale fares beyond 2020 to fix $6.5 million funding gap

The Alberta government has renewed the $4.5 million partnership agreement to continue funding the sliding scale for the next four years. 

However, Calgary Transit report says the sliding scale still has a $6.5 million funding gap.  City administration suggests increases to sliding scale fares:  

↑ Band A to go from $5.30 to $18.55 (250% increase)
↑ Band B to go from $36.05 to $43.60
↑ Band C to go from $51.50 to $59.95

Chart shows adminstration supports increasing fares to address 6.5 million funding gap
Proposed Transit Pass Fare Increases for 2020 for
YYC Budget Talks Beginning November 25, 2019

If you are concerned about these increases we encourage you to share this with your City Councillor. The proposed budget changes may be released next week.

City Council begins budget debates on Monday, November 25th.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Update on transit summit and sliding scale efforts for Calgary beyond 2019

Transit Summit: 

More than 60 people share their concerns, ideas, and feedback on how we can make "Public Transit"  great in Calgary that is connected, accessible, affordable and convenient.  
As promised to share the raw data from the conversation.
If you have difficulties accessing it, please let us know. 

Provincial Agreement Renewed: 

The Province renewed a 4.5 million operational agreement with the City of Calgary for the next 4 years. Provincial Announcement that the 4-year agreement has been renewed October 22nd, 2019.

Additional Updates, speaking with standing policy committee: 

There remains a 6.5 million shortfall to keep the sliding going in Calgary. 
Many people spoke to the report requested by the Council on how the City can help keep affordable fares within the sliding scale sustainable. 

The report was presented on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 to the Standing Policy Committee called "Transit and Transportation."

We wish to express our gratitude for sharing letters of support and for those who had the time to attend the committee meeting. 

If interested, here are the October 23rd, minutes from the Standing Policy Committee (SPC) on Transit and Transportation (T&T).
The next steps are these recommendations still need to be approved by the entire City Council at a later date. 

 Minutes for Standing Policy for Transit and Transportation October 23rd, 2019.

Next Steps, Municipal Budget for 2020 and beyond:

1. Mayor Nenshi responds to the Alberta Budget and how the decreasing/delaying provincial funding impacts Calgarians ttps://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/funding-for-cities-takes-a-significant-hit-in-first-ucp-budget  

The Mayor also highlights the impact on capital projects and operations like the green line. "The city had been expecting $555 million for the Green Line over the next four years. Thursday, the province announced the city will be receiving just $75 million. The remainder of the $1.53 billion will come in future years, the province said." 
  
2. We will be busy preparing for the Council budget which is tentatively scheduled for public input on Monday, November 25th, 2019. 

Friday, October 18, 2019

Have your say Wednesday Oct 23rd on the Sliding Scale Long-Term Funding Report

Calgary Transit was asked by City Council to explore different funding options to keep the sliding-scale going beyond 2019. 


Join us
 
Wednesday, October 23rd 
Beginning at 9:30 am 
City Hall Council Chamber 
(located in the Municipal Building)
800 McLeod Trail SE

scenic picutre of downtown city scape, report link
Sliding scale report for long term funding being reviewed Wednesday, October 23rd by Calgary City Council
 




Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Save the Date for Calgary's Transit Summit

Join us for Transit Summit 10 till 2 pm


Transit Summit at CNIB from Thursday, September 26th, 2019 10-11 A Street NE. 

Tickets are on Eventbritehttps://public-transit-in-calgary-september-26-2019.eventbrite.ca


This will be a public opportunity to unite our stories about the positive impacts of affordable transit and the environmental and health benefits of a transit orientated city. 

Please visit the Eventbrite for further information.