Edmonton - Intelligent discussion of free public transit

If the main reasons to have a transit service are:

1. To provide an alternative to the automobile
2. To provide a service to those who choose not or cannot drive  
3. To reduce traffic congestion
4. To be more green compared to other transportation modes

Free transit would:

1. To provide an alternative to the automobile at lower than current costs to the taxpayer  
2. To provide a service to those who choose not or cannot drive without cost to who are often least able to pay  
3. To reduce traffic congestion, higher ridership means less cars on the road  
4. To be more green compared to other transportation modes, higher ridership and a transit system used at a higher capacity is more green

Edmonton PRT on the Forum

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Toronto - TTC Fare hike sparks outrage, organizing

I am sick of paying more for less. It's time people got together to voice their displeasure or rage - whatever it takes to get some attention by TTC management who continue to make ridiculous decisions. It's like they're giving the people of Toronto reasons not to take the TTC. In the meantime, I am fortunate enough to live and work downtown and walk almost everywhere. The other thing that gets to me is why I have to pay the same as someone traveling a far greater distance. Like, when the weather's bad and I just want to hop on and hop off. I almost obligated to go to Kipling or Warden and back just to get my money's worth. K.L. Commenting on TTCRiders Facebook

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