[homeles_ot-l] Fwd: "Zero-fare Public Transport Systems" are do-able & Community Transit Pass Ought Not Be at Risk, Topic Wise in Future.

Thu Nov 29 17:59:12 EST 2007

Bonjour Alex,
That's good news for folks, kind of, however "We" here still believe and advocate that the ideas and models such as "Zero-fare Public Transport Systems" are do-able herein Ottawa and Ontario. And your 5% increase will continue to climb in costings and negative dirty air illness impacts to citizens and environment, alike.  Zero-fare Public Transport Systems would benifit ALL Citizens in many longterm healthy ways. So too, it would be an economic plus to the "Public Good" and a greener City and region. There is much information on the matter out in the world already and the problem of very dirty air is not going to disappear.  Please, give "Zero-fare Public Transport" serious consideration in your City Plannings, as per building more sustainable and green communities. Truly, there are many who make use of the "la langue de bois" (the language of wooden words) when speaking of "Greener" and more sustainable healthy Cities -- this will not do. Again, "Zero-fare Transit" is a do-able vision of quite pressing civic needs.  Be well et Megweetch/Thank you.

Sincèrement, Ayataskisiw Cooperative. 
----- Original Message ----- 

  From: Cullen, Alex<mailto:Alex.Cullen at ottawa.ca> 
  To: Terrie<mailto:mocharebyl at gmail.com> ; listserv<mailto:homeles_ot-l at list.web.net> 
  Sent: November 29, 2007 12:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [homeles_ot-l] Fwd: Community Pass at risk?

  Hi folks:

  Just to belay an over-reaction, Mr. Mercier was referring to the discounts offered to the Student Bus Pass and to the Eco-Pass, not to the Community Bus Pass. However, most bus fares will be going up by 5% (including the Community Bus Pass) according to the proposed City budget.

  Alex Cullen 
  Councillor, Bay Ward 
  City of Ottawa 
  110 Laurier Ave. W. 
  Ottawa K1P 1J1 
  (613) 580-2477  fax: (613) 580-2517 
  e-mail: alex.cullen at ottawa.ca 
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    -----Original Message-----
    From: homeles_ot-l-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:homeles_ot-l-bounces at list.web.net]On Behalf Of Terrie
    Sent: November 28,2007 10:09 PM
    To: listserv
    Subject: [homeles_ot-l] Fwd: Community Pass at risk?

    Hello Community Pass Supporters, 

    I don't mean to alarm people because I don't have much information yet, but the Ottawa Sun carried an article yesterday (Nov. 27th) which indicated that Alain Mercier, Director of Transit Services was suggesting that one of the City options being considered to deal with Ottawa's budget woes is"chopping bus pass discount rates for students and other users".   This was not an option that was put forth in the draft budget, as far as I can tell.  I'm trying to find out more information, but have been unable to talk to the people I need to speak to.  I will send more info when I know. 

    In the meantime, however, it would not hurt if people wanted to call or email their Councillor and the Chair of Transit Committee Alex Cullen and the Mayor.  Tell them that in no way should discounted bus passes be cut.  Tell them your stories of how the Community Pass has helped you or someone you know.  

    Attached is the contact list for City Council.  

    Please circulate this note to others who use the Community Pass.  

    Thank you for your help. <<City of Ottawa Council 2007.doc>> 

    Lisa Jamieson 
    Community Mental Health Consultant 
    Canadian Mental Health Association, 
    Ottawa Branch 
    1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 
    Ottawa K1H 8K7 
    613  737-7791 ext. 125 
    lisaj at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:lisaj at cmhaottawa.ca> 

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