The Fall legislative session began last week. And I came out in support of free transit for Fairview—Clayton Park.
After spending the summer meeting with constituents, knocking on doors, attending community events, and working for a better deal for the people right here in Fairview—Clayton Park, I am ready to take your concerns to the legislature and deliver real solutions for you and your family.
Why I support free transit
I was honoured to stand with our team announced our plan to deliver free transit for Fairview—Clayton Park and across Nova Scotia.
From Halifax to Cape Breton, through the valley and across the province, we’re committing to make historic investments in public transit. That means a lot in our community.
On top of eliminating fares, we’re also going to invest in community transportation to support more than 25 organizations in every county of this province AND we’re going to give transit authorities extra funds so they can expand transit systems and increase capacity.
I know that people in our community are struggling like never before with the rising cost of living. I know this policy will put real money back in the pockets of commuters, seniors, and students.
This free transit policy comes with investments to make a better system with more routes and a better schedule. That means people who have no choice but to drive can make the switch to transit. If you decide to make the switch from driving every day to taking transit, this could save you up to $5,000 a year in gas, maintenance, and parking fees.
How does Free Transit Help?
- No more fares, saving regular transit users in this community $1080 a year.
- Investments to improve the transit system.
- Better transit helps people switch from driving potentially saving thousands.
- More transit and fewer single-occupant vehicles means less traffic.
- Less traffic means cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Life is tougher than ever, every day I am working to put money back in your pocket. This is my commitment, when I say you deserve a better deal I mean you deserve no-fare transit, 13% HST down from 15%, and free school lunches for our kids.
I am here for you! And together, we can keep working to deliver a better deal for Nova Scotians.
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