Public Transit can play central role in reducing Winnipeg’s greenhouse gas emissions.
- “Encouraging more people to consistently use transit is critical for avoiding the worst effects of climate change” (CCPA, 2022).
- “Personal vehicle transportation accounts for 32.1 per cent of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions in Winnipeg while Transit accounts for 0.8 per cent” (CCPA, 2022).
- One bus can take 25 to 40 cars off the road, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere (Functional Transit, 2017).
- “A more frequent and reliable transit service while electrifying half of the current Winnipeg Transit bus fleet” will dramatically reduce emissions (CCPA, 2022).
For more information on the Alternative Municipal Budget 2022, visit: https://policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/winnipeg-crossroads
For more information on Functional Transit, visit: https://functionaltransit.com/