We need our governments to keep transit moving, now and in the future.
We all depend on public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
People working in essential services like hospitals and grocery stores are relying on public transit to get to work. But transit systems across Canada are running out of money because they depend on fares for most of their operating funding. For example, the TTC is losing almost $100 million a month during COVID-19. We need our governments to keep transit moving, now and in the future.
Tell your elected reps: provide emergency transit funding now & permanent operations funding in the future! We need a transit stimulus package for a green economic recovery.
Petition to Support Emergency Funding to #KeepTransitMoving!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of every person depends on safe, accessible public transit. Frontline workers in essential services, from health care to grocery stores, are relying on transit to get to work. But transit systems are running out of money because they depend on fares for most of their operating funding. We urge you to implement a transit stimulus plan that includes:
Emergency funding now, so that transit agencies can continue to operate enough service for transit workers and riders to practice physical distancing and purchase adequate PPE and cleaning supplies.
Permanent federal and provincial transit operations funding.
Public ownership of transit, so that infrastructure investment is cost-effective and benefits the public, not private firms.
We are counting on you to fund an economic recovery plan that includes strong and affordable public transit systems.
Join the May 28th day of action!
Organizations across Canada are joining together for an online day of action for emergency transit funding. Get involved and RSVP here.
Campaign supporters.
Click here to view the supporters of the #KeepTransitMoving campaign and find out how to get involved.