All candidates were sent a questionnaire put together by Functional Transit Winnipeg and given several weeks to reply. Responses have been summarized below. You can read each candidate’s full response and the questions we asked by following the link underneath each summary.
Functional Transit Winnipeg’s priorities for this election are increased operating funding for transit, implementation of a frequent service network and measures to address driver and passenger safety. We have noted comments related to those priorities in the summaries.
Winnipeg’s transit system in three words: “Effective, accessible and affordable.”
Gives current transit system a letter grade of B.
Transit is a priority because many families rely on it to get to work, school, appointments and transporting children to daycare.
A transit system that serves our neighbourhoods has spin off effects of supporting small businesses, improving the health of people in a community and it connects a city together.
Safety: The number one factor contributing to safety issues is that transit is considered second class transportation.
Safety: Supports use of police to address the perception that transit is unsafe.
Wants to ensure that we do have an effective and affordable transit system in this challenging financial climate.
Jason Schreyer
Did not respond to questionnaire