Speech delivered by Joseph Kornelsen, Chair of Functional Transit Winnipeg on April 6, 2018. I am here to speak about the criteria that has been selected for evaluating the Eastern Corridor routes. I’ll begin right here by saying we are
Tories put transit riders at back of the bus
Originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 23, 2018. By Joseph Kornelsen Transit riders and advocates from across the province watched on March 12 as the provincial budget was released and funding for municipal transit was ignored. Last
PRESS RELEASE Province once again misses opportunity to move Manitobans efficiently, affordably and sustainably
Winnipeg, MB – Public transit is once again being neglected by the provincial government in Manitoba. There is no mention of transit in yesterday’s budget and funding for municipalities has been reduced. Despite a massive public outcry over the provincial
Provincial budget should prioritize transit
The provincial budget is going to be released in several weeks. Functional Transit Winnipeg has put together an email you can use to contact your MLA to let them know you would like to see the province match municipal funding
Perspectives: Frequent, affordable Transit essential for newcomers
By Belinda Ojeda Defining newcomers as a general group is not easy. We are a mosaic of cultures, languages, backgrounds, and traditions. Beyond our many differences, however, there are some elements that unequivocally characterize newcomers. We are grateful to be
Stopping the cuts – Derek Koop speaks at Executive Policy Committee
My name is Derek Koop and I am the Treasurer of Functional Transit Winnipeg and I am here to speak on behalf of its members and supporters. Functional Transit Winnipeg is a local non-profit group of citizens. A group of
Stopping the cuts – Joseph Kornelsen speaks at Executive Policy Committee
My name is Joseph Kornelsen and I am a resident of the Daniel McIntyre ward. I want to begin by acknowledging the tragedy that took place this year with the murder of bus operator Jubal Fraser. This tragedy was unacceptable
Stopping the cuts – Zanna Joyce speaks at Infrastructure & Public Works Committee
My name is Zanna Joyce and I am speaking on behalf of Functional Transit Winnipeg. Functional Transit Winnipeg is a local non-profit citizens association. Our mission is to advocate for a viable public transit system that is frequent, accessible and
Winnipeg Transit’s funding crisis: how we got here
The City of Winnipeg tabled the 2018 preliminary budget with some very bad news for transit riders. Riders will be paying 25 cents more next year for worse service than what we’re getting now. The budget goes to vote December