CCA expresses concern regarding 2025 transit budget
The Centretown Community Association has sent a letter with concerns regarding the 2025 draft transit budget. The letter cites 3 specific concerns:
Fare increases and cancellation of free transit days for seniors.
Cuts to youth fare programs, including ending free transit for 11 and 12 year olds.
The $36 million funding gap in the transit budget.
The draft budget will result in more people choosing to drive, worsening traffic congestion, while many—especially seniors, children, and those with lower incomes—will be forced to stay home. The resulting decline in transit usage will only deepen the financial challenges of our system.
Ottawa’s transit system is at a crossroads. If we do not act now to reverse these cuts and increase funding, we risk undermining a system that so many depend on.
We urge the City of Ottawa to prioritize the long-term sustainability of our transit system and ensure that it remains a reliable, affordable, and efficient option for everyone in our community.
For further inquiries please contact: Transportation@centretowncitizens.ca
