2022 R05 – Expanding the Fare-Free Transit Program
- Year: 2022
- AVICC Number: R05
- UBCM Number: NR58
- Central Saanich
Whereas the BC Government’s fare-free transit program for youth aged 12 and under (grade 6) saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the province and municipalities reach carbon neutrality targets;
And whereas expanding eligibility to those aged 13 and under (grade 7) would reduce the current disparity between the “have fare-free” and those who “have not” within middle schools:
Therefore be it resolved that the UBCM endorse a request that the Province of BC expands the fare-free transit program for youth aged 13 and under (grade 7).
- Year: 2022
- AVICC Number: R05
- Sponsor: Central Saanich
- Resolution Type: Provincial
- Category: Transportation
- AVICC Decision: Endorsed
- AVICC Action: Forwarded to UBCM
- AVICC Response link
- UBCM Number: NR58
- UBCM Decision: Endorsed
- Provincial Response:Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure The Provinces Free Transit for Children 12 and Under program is making transit more affordable for families while helping to rebuild transit ridership following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry, BC Transit, TransLink and local government partners are continuing to gain experience with the program, and are monitoring its performance and measuring outcomes. Lessons learned from the current program will help inform future decisions on any potential changes.
- UBCM Response link
The AVICC acknowledges that we are grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of theCoast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwak-Waka’wakw Peoples