Alberta’s Transit Landscape – Funding, Growth, and Accessibility

[Jon MacMull]

“Alberta’s transit agencies are navigating challenges in funding, service expansion, and accessibility. This discussion explores key priorities and strategies for the future of transit in the province.

What are the biggest funding gaps, and how can municipalities and the province collaborate to support long-term transit investment?
How are Alberta’s cities and towns addressing growing demand for transit while balancing financial constraints?
What role do on-demand and microtransit services play in improving mobility for smaller and rural communities?
How can transit systems become more inclusive and accessible, particularly for seniors, people with disabilities, and Indigenous communities?
Join the conversation to share insights, challenges, and solutions for the future of transit in Alberta. “

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Discussion

[William Currie]

“Hi Jon, thanks for kicking this off!

A lot of cities are trying to make the most of their budgets by using data – some even leveraging AI – to optimize routes and predict demand more accurately. I’ve also seen transit-oriented housing developments help fund system expansions while improving accessibility. Curious if anyone here has experience with those and how they’re working out?

On-demand and microtransit are making a difference in smaller and rural communities where fixed routes aren’t practical. An out-of-province example that comes to mind is the partnership that Uber had with Innisfil, Ontario. It was a creative approach to rural transit, but the program has since ended. Would love to hear what others think about scaling these kinds of models!

Looking forward to everyone’s thoughts.”

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