Frequent transit is true rapid transit
By Zanna Joyce. About two and a half years ago, I was spending a Saturday getting ready to head off on a trip to Montreal the next day. I had a whole list of things to do so I jumped in the
On Feb. 25, City Council voted to expropriate a large portion of the Parker Lands in order to build a retention pond. Its planned location is on land the City promised would be developed as transit-oriented development (TOD), according to
Functional Transit Winnipeg is working hard on a soon-to-be-released report with recommendations on how to improve public transit in Winnipeg. In the meantime, here’s an excerpt: this graphic shows how frequent bus service can improve almost every aspect of a trip
On Monday, a press conference was held at the Balmoral Station to announce the federal government had approved funding for the Phase 2 of the Southwest Corridor. The location for the announcement was an ironic choice. Getting to this
The justification for building the Southwest Corridor so far from Pembina Highway has been that it will create opportunities for higher density development. Currently, Pembina Highway already has significant multi-tenant commercial and higher density housing that is very accessible to
Functional Transit Winnipeg was excited to have been an important part of this election process. Public transit showed up as a major issue throughout the election and we were glad to have introduced an important and neglected transit issue to
Rebecca Froese I grew up in a town without a public transit system. When I moved to Winnipeg as an adult, taking the bus was a skill I had to learn. And in Winnipeg, unlike some other cities I’ve spent
Now that mayoral forums are happening almost daily, here are some specific transit questions tailored for each mayoral candidate’s transit plans. Ask them in person at debates, on social media or via email. Judy Wasylycia-Leis What are your frequency targets
By Carly McNeill Central Winnipeg is a great area in which to live. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Norwood Flats, a quiet neighbourhood along the Red River and a mere 15 minute walk from The Forks. Transit