Frequent transit is true rapid transit
My name is Joseph Kornelsen and I am here speaking on behalf of Functional #Transit #Winnipeg in favour of item number 29 – the transit route planning motion. Councillor Morantz and this committee are showing tremendous initiative in bringing this
On May 25, 2016, members of Functional #Transit #Winnipeg attended the federal government’s #climate change town hall in Winnipeg. We detailed the importance of #public transit in tackling #climate change in this follow-up letter to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. Dear
My name is Joseph Kornelsen and I am speaking on behalf of Functional Transit Winnipeg. Functional Transit Winnipeg is a local non-profit group of citizens. Our mission is to advocate for a viable public transit system that is frequent, accessible
On Monday, March 16, Functional Transit Winnipeg released a report outlining both the deficiencies with the Southwest Corridor and our recommendations for increased bus frequency. You can read our report here: Earlier versions: Making Transit Functional (March 16,
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
Transportation is one of the fundamental elements of a city. How we get around shapes how a city is shaped and how it grows. We have an opportunity to create a real alternative that is available to all Winnipeggers.