Transit Matters Charlottetown 🇨🇦
@transitmatterschtn.bsky.social
A transit (and by extension pedestrian) advocacy group that recognizes the importance of a fast, frequent, and convenient public transportation system, accountable to the public, and accessible to all.
https://transitmatterschtown.ca
https://transitmatterschtown.ca
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Charlottetown parking plan includes electronic meters, millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments
Charlottetown's parking plan includes electronic meters and millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments.
www.saltwire.com
Public transit is rarely on City Council's mind when any vehicle-related topic is discussed. Was the role of public transit raised in relation to street space and parking? Was there a thought to directing a portion parking fee revenues to transit services? #Charlottetown #PEI #transit #parking
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Street capacity is a public resource to be allocated in the public interest.
Kansas City Railways, 1925
— from Fighting Traffic, fig. 6.1 (p. 160)
Kansas City Railways, 1925
— from Fighting Traffic, fig. 6.1 (p. 160)
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Street capacity is a public resource to be allocated in the public interest.
Kansas City Railways, 1925
— from Fighting Traffic, fig. 6.1 (p. 160)
Kansas City Railways, 1925
— from Fighting Traffic, fig. 6.1 (p. 160)
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#Firefighters and #paramedics should loudly support transit-only lanes (which, despite the name, are open to emergency response vehicles).
February 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM
#Firefighters and #paramedics should loudly support transit-only lanes (which, despite the name, are open to emergency response vehicles).
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“Throwing more buses into the heap to just have them sit in traffic is counterproductive when what we really need is to get the bus out of the traffic" - Austin.
We make transit fail because we prioritize car journeys more.
We make transit fail because we prioritize car journeys more.
What’s happening to your commute? There's a shake-up proposed for Halifax Transit.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Shake-up proposed for Halifax Transit — What’s happening to your commute?
New three-year plan suggests 24-hour airport bus, brand new route and changes to 37 per cent of the network
www.saltwire.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
“Throwing more buses into the heap to just have them sit in traffic is counterproductive when what we really need is to get the bus out of the traffic" - Austin.
We make transit fail because we prioritize car journeys more.
We make transit fail because we prioritize car journeys more.
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Come to Montréal, Sarah…first métros, every day of the week, start at 5:24 am!
February 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Come to Montréal, Sarah…first métros, every day of the week, start at 5:24 am!
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Toronto's expanding rail network looks nice on map but the disconnect between Lines 4 and 6 is a real problem, and it will get works if 6t ever starts running faster than the bus it replaced.
I warned them about this years ago.
Grid cities need grid transit networks.
I warned them about this years ago.
Grid cities need grid transit networks.
As of tomorrow (Sunday, February 8th), this is what Toronto’s TTC network will look like. Can’t wait to ride Line 5 Eglinton (Crosstown LRT)
February 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Toronto's expanding rail network looks nice on map but the disconnect between Lines 4 and 6 is a real problem, and it will get works if 6t ever starts running faster than the bus it replaced.
I warned them about this years ago.
Grid cities need grid transit networks.
I warned them about this years ago.
Grid cities need grid transit networks.
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Such a bad news day. We should be investing more in public transit. It's the real way to cut emissions and make life more affordable for families.
February 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Such a bad news day. We should be investing more in public transit. It's the real way to cut emissions and make life more affordable for families.
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So the Carney government has indeed cut $5 billion specifically earmarked for transit while not being transparent about it. This key message from the minister tries to get around that.
This would have been money to help get people out of their cars. This government is climate unfriendly.
#CdnPoli
This would have been money to help get people out of their cars. This government is climate unfriendly.
#CdnPoli
February 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
So the Carney government has indeed cut $5 billion specifically earmarked for transit while not being transparent about it. This key message from the minister tries to get around that.
This would have been money to help get people out of their cars. This government is climate unfriendly.
#CdnPoli
This would have been money to help get people out of their cars. This government is climate unfriendly.
#CdnPoli
If only the Canadian government invested as much time, effort, and money in a transit-"industry" policy.
Is there no argument for shifting from personal vehicle to mass transit (bus, train, tram/streetcar) manufacturing?
#transportation #climate #climateaction #cdnpoli
Is there no argument for shifting from personal vehicle to mass transit (bus, train, tram/streetcar) manufacturing?
#transportation #climate #climateaction #cdnpoli
February 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
If only the Canadian government invested as much time, effort, and money in a transit-"industry" policy.
Is there no argument for shifting from personal vehicle to mass transit (bus, train, tram/streetcar) manufacturing?
#transportation #climate #climateaction #cdnpoli
Is there no argument for shifting from personal vehicle to mass transit (bus, train, tram/streetcar) manufacturing?
#transportation #climate #climateaction #cdnpoli
@parkingreform.org @paulbarter.bsky.social @siegman.biz @humantransit.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social
Public transit is rarely on City Council's mind when any vehicle-related topic is discussed. Was the role of public transit raised in relation to street space and parking? Was there a thought to directing a portion parking fee revenues to transit services? #Charlottetown #PEI #transit #parking
Charlottetown parking plan includes electronic meters, millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments
Charlottetown's parking plan includes electronic meters and millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments.
www.saltwire.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Public transit is rarely on City Council's mind when any vehicle-related topic is discussed. Was the role of public transit raised in relation to street space and parking? Was there a thought to directing a portion parking fee revenues to transit services? #Charlottetown #PEI #transit #parking
Charlottetown parking plan includes electronic meters, millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments
Charlottetown's parking plan includes electronic meters and millions in infrastructure and fee adjustments.
www.saltwire.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Public transit is rarely on City Council's mind when any vehicle-related topic is discussed. Was the role of public transit raised in relation to street space and parking? Was there a thought to directing a portion parking fee revenues to transit services? #Charlottetown #PEI #transit #parking
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Those transit agencies that have seen the fastest return of ridership and growth since 2023 are often those who have embraced more inclusive service design, and every agency should do this because it’s simply the right thing to do.
When cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone.
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
February 7, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Those transit agencies that have seen the fastest return of ridership and growth since 2023 are often those who have embraced more inclusive service design, and every agency should do this because it’s simply the right thing to do.
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One way to start learning from nondrivers, participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving. Our 2026 kickoff webinar is February 25th
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Seniors often struggle when it's time to give up the keys. But they're not alone.
Reimagining Freedom: How Older Adults Can Benefit from Connecting with Other Nondrivers — Streetsblog USA
Seniors often struggle when it's time to give up the keys. But they're not alone.
buff.ly
February 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM
One way to start learning from nondrivers, participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving. Our 2026 kickoff webinar is February 25th
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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📢 NEW! 📢 Cities Speak: Urban Mobility Barometer
We surveyed residents in 9 European capitals to find out what people want from city transport.
🚌 Expanded public transport, affordable fares & bus lanes were popular measures amongst most.
See the full results 👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/cities-speak
We surveyed residents in 9 European capitals to find out what people want from city transport.
🚌 Expanded public transport, affordable fares & bus lanes were popular measures amongst most.
See the full results 👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/cities-speak
Cities Speak: Clean Cities Urban Mobility Barometer 2026
Residents across nine European capitals - Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, London, Rome, Madrid, Paris, Sofia, and Warsaw - shared opinions on their city’s mobility.
cleancitiescampaign.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:52 AM
📢 NEW! 📢 Cities Speak: Urban Mobility Barometer
We surveyed residents in 9 European capitals to find out what people want from city transport.
🚌 Expanded public transport, affordable fares & bus lanes were popular measures amongst most.
See the full results 👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/cities-speak
We surveyed residents in 9 European capitals to find out what people want from city transport.
🚌 Expanded public transport, affordable fares & bus lanes were popular measures amongst most.
See the full results 👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/cities-speak
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Four tricks for faster bus boarding
- More doors overall
- Multiple boarding doors
- Ticket validating and ticket purchasing machines separate, so that one person buying a ticket doesn't hold up the line
- All machines placed well inside the door, so person using the machine doesn't block the door.
- More doors overall
- Multiple boarding doors
- Ticket validating and ticket purchasing machines separate, so that one person buying a ticket doesn't hold up the line
- All machines placed well inside the door, so person using the machine doesn't block the door.
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Four tricks for faster bus boarding
- More doors overall
- Multiple boarding doors
- Ticket validating and ticket purchasing machines separate, so that one person buying a ticket doesn't hold up the line
- All machines placed well inside the door, so person using the machine doesn't block the door.
- More doors overall
- Multiple boarding doors
- Ticket validating and ticket purchasing machines separate, so that one person buying a ticket doesn't hold up the line
- All machines placed well inside the door, so person using the machine doesn't block the door.
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Transportation equity is not a new idea.
In 1925 the Tampa Electric Company’s streetcars carried 80,000 riders a day along 53 miles of track, serving a city of of about 80,000 people.
In 1925 the Tampa Electric Company’s streetcars carried 80,000 riders a day along 53 miles of track, serving a city of of about 80,000 people.
January 19, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Transportation equity is not a new idea.
In 1925 the Tampa Electric Company’s streetcars carried 80,000 riders a day along 53 miles of track, serving a city of of about 80,000 people.
In 1925 the Tampa Electric Company’s streetcars carried 80,000 riders a day along 53 miles of track, serving a city of of about 80,000 people.
"Time and again, the conversation about affordability omits transportation cost burden, despite the fact that getting around is the second-largest expense for the average American household, gobbling up 17 percent of the average paycheque."
🔊 Average Canadian🇨🇦 household: up to 20 percent.
🔊 Average Canadian🇨🇦 household: up to 20 percent.
"...it's also important to remember the role that car dependency itself plays in our housing crisis, and how inextricably intertwined the two crises are." - @keawilson.bsky.social
The 'Affordability Crisis' Conversation Can't Leave Out the Cost of Cars — Streetsblog USA
We can't talk about Americans' empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks and overall dependence on automobiles.
usa.streetsblog.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
"Time and again, the conversation about affordability omits transportation cost burden, despite the fact that getting around is the second-largest expense for the average American household, gobbling up 17 percent of the average paycheque."
🔊 Average Canadian🇨🇦 household: up to 20 percent.
🔊 Average Canadian🇨🇦 household: up to 20 percent.
" Experience and research tells us that transit operates most effectively when planned and built in close connection to walking and cycling facilities."
Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration, A Guidebook for Policy and Planning
#publictransit #cycling #walking #nondrivers
Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration, A Guidebook for Policy and Planning
#publictransit #cycling #walking #nondrivers
January 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
" Experience and research tells us that transit operates most effectively when planned and built in close connection to walking and cycling facilities."
Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration, A Guidebook for Policy and Planning
#publictransit #cycling #walking #nondrivers
Improving Active Transportation and Public Transit Integration, A Guidebook for Policy and Planning
#publictransit #cycling #walking #nondrivers
"Weekend frequency is a key measure."
#transit
#publictransit
#urbantransit
#ruraltransit
#Charlottetown #StratfordPE #CornwallPE #Summerside
#PEI
#transit
#publictransit
#urbantransit
#ruraltransit
#Charlottetown #StratfordPE #CornwallPE #Summerside
#PEI
Washington DC's rapid transit network was built with briefcase commuters foremost in mind. But it's made the transition to be a network for everyone. Weekend frequency is a key measure.
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
"Weekend frequency is a key measure."
#transit
#publictransit
#urbantransit
#ruraltransit
#Charlottetown #StratfordPE #CornwallPE #Summerside
#PEI
#transit
#publictransit
#urbantransit
#ruraltransit
#Charlottetown #StratfordPE #CornwallPE #Summerside
#PEI
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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST
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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST
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🚨Event! Tackling Car-dependent New Housing 🚨
Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
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Join us and @sfrost.bsky.social, former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research as we discuss the public’s views on transport and what it means. 🚗🚌
🗓️ Register now (it's free!)
actionnetwork.org/events/every...
Everyday concerns: What people want from transport
Stephen Frost is the former head of transport policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) where he focused on climate policy, social justice and public engagement in decision making. Pri...
actionnetwork.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST
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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST
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New planned intersection 200 metres from Belvedere Ave (north) and 250 metres from Nassau St (south).
What problem does this intersection really solve, and what are the benefits or drawbacks?
Could another solution deliver the same/more benefits at a lower cost?
#Charlottetown #transportation
What problem does this intersection really solve, and what are the benefits or drawbacks?
Could another solution deliver the same/more benefits at a lower cost?
#Charlottetown #transportation
January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
New planned intersection 200 metres from Belvedere Ave (north) and 250 metres from Nassau St (south).
What problem does this intersection really solve, and what are the benefits or drawbacks?
Could another solution deliver the same/more benefits at a lower cost?
#Charlottetown #transportation
What problem does this intersection really solve, and what are the benefits or drawbacks?
Could another solution deliver the same/more benefits at a lower cost?
#Charlottetown #transportation
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Returning from two weeks visiting extended family in Latvia. I was blown away by the rural transit network as well as the (lighted) rural multiuse paths. And the urban transit was frequent with extensive coverage. I could see myself living there and thriving.
January 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Returning from two weeks visiting extended family in Latvia. I was blown away by the rural transit network as well as the (lighted) rural multiuse paths. And the urban transit was frequent with extensive coverage. I could see myself living there and thriving.
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"All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health...what have the Romans ever done for us?"
By the same token, when you look closely, what has congestion pricing really done for #NYC anyway?
By the same token, when you look closely, what has congestion pricing really done for #NYC anyway?
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
"All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health...what have the Romans ever done for us?"
By the same token, when you look closely, what has congestion pricing really done for #NYC anyway?
By the same token, when you look closely, what has congestion pricing really done for #NYC anyway?
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Hold my Boréale, I've got to update this:
"Those who, in the 26th year of this century's climate breakdown, find themselves opting for car ownership, can count themselves as moral failures."
—Taras Grescoe
"Those who, in the 26th year of this century's climate breakdown, find themselves opting for car ownership, can count themselves as moral failures."
—Taras Grescoe
December 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hold my Boréale, I've got to update this:
"Those who, in the 26th year of this century's climate breakdown, find themselves opting for car ownership, can count themselves as moral failures."
—Taras Grescoe
"Those who, in the 26th year of this century's climate breakdown, find themselves opting for car ownership, can count themselves as moral failures."
—Taras Grescoe
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I was just thinking that it would be cool for there to be a "Transit Planning 101" workshop for advocates and interested folks, so get the basic understanding if what planners do and what they need to consider when making schedules, routes, etc. I think it would help transit advocacy immensely!
Currently at a crossroads thinking about long-term plans and I’d love to shadow a transit service planner sometime. I’ve been fascinated by service planning since I was a kid and learning more about their day-to-day work would be really helpful! 🚌🗺️
December 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I was just thinking that it would be cool for there to be a "Transit Planning 101" workshop for advocates and interested folks, so get the basic understanding if what planners do and what they need to consider when making schedules, routes, etc. I think it would help transit advocacy immensely!