Lever of Change

Transportation

A significant barrier to accessing services offered within the city is the cost of transportation. Because of the consistent work of Enough for All alongside Fair Calgary Community Voices, the sliding scale fare structure and affordability of the low-income transit pass remains in place. By overcoming barriers such as cost, these programs can have significant positive impacts on the wellbeing of individuals and families. The sliding scale helps ensure that our fellow citizens can easily access the right supports, services, and resources when needed the most. While the sliding scale Low Income Transit Pass is not a panacea, it is an incredibly important tool to combat poverty in Calgary.

Learn more about our advocacy efforts:

VCC reacts to new Calgary Transit Bylaws (2024)

VCC sounds the alarm: Low income transit pass provincial funding stripped from Calgary, Edmonton (2024). Province reverses decision 24 hours later.

Breaking down the key facts about the Low Income Transit Pass (2024)

Op-Ed: Get mad at the right things. Why enforcement can't be the only answer for CTrain security (2022)

Transit – moving the conversation beyond affordable: How Fair Calgary Community Voices and others are fighting for affordable, accessible, convenient transit for all (2021)

Each lever of change links to the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. For Transportation, a call to action is not specifically stated.