Episode 4 - Let's Talk About Winnipeg Transit, Babe!
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Do you take public transit in Winnipeg? Maybe you noticed the massive overhaul the system underwent in June, and maybe, like Sam, you lurk in the public Facebook groups of the masses decrying the change. Whatever your feelings about our public transit system in Winnipeg, this episode is for you! Learn about the reason for the changes, why they may actually be of benefit in the long run, how the feedback has broken down, and how you can send in your own (detailed, constructive, non-ragey) thoughts to the City of Winnipeg to help them make changes. Plus, we chat about what qualifications you need to become a City Councillor, a potential Free Fare system and what its impacts could be on Winnipeg, and finally we get you geared up for the next meeting at City Hall on March 17!
HOMEWORK Send in your thoughts about public transit to 311 HERE: https://info.winnipegtransit.com/en/help/contact/
Look around on your commute: are you a fish who’s seen the water, yet?
March 17 - Executive Policy Committee Meeting
Phone or email Mayor Gillingham, Jeff Browaty, Janice Lukes, Evan Duncan, Ross Eadie, and Vivian Santos to let them know you’d like the cheaper, more efficient feedback gathering method – the temporary bike lane on Wellington – back on the agenda!
Find Councillors’ contact info here: https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/mayor-council/council-members
Find the EPC Meeting Agenda here: https://dmis.winnipeg.ca/ViewMeeting?documentId=27988§ionId=805033
Send in your comments or sign up to delegate here: https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/mayor-council/council-committee-meetings/participate-meeting/register-delegation-or-submit-comments-committee-council
Watch it live here: https://youtube.com/live/uzxOZLfa2Ks?feature=share
