Being able to travel easily to work and access basic services such as food, education and health is critical in overcoming poverty. Calgarians require a transportation system that provides timely, accessible and affordable options for getting around.
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A significant barrier to accessing services offered within the city is the cost of transportation. Because of the consistent work of Enough for All alongside Fair Calgary Community Voices, the sliding scale fare structure and affordability of the low-income transit pass remains in place. By overcoming barriers such as cost, these programs can have significant positive impacts on the wellbeing of individuals and families. The sliding scale helps ensure that our fellow citizens can easily access the right supports, services, and resources when needed the most. While the sliding scale Low Income Transit Pass is not a panacea, it is an incredibly important tool to combat poverty in Calgary.
Each lever of change links to the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. For Transportation, a call to action is not specifically stated.
Projects
Alberta Budget 2024
A review from the Alberta Social Policy Collaborative
More Important Than Ever: Enough For All Evaluation Report
Every year Enough for All is evaluated by an independent third-party. The evaluation captures our community's progress towards achieving systems change priorities. The evaluation also provides direction to Vibrant Communities Calgary on its role in successfully advancing the Enough for All Strategy.
2022 Community Conversations
Discussions focused on public transit, housing, and food insecurity
Report to Community
Our collective progress towards achieving Enough for All
Transit – moving the conversation beyond ‘affordable’
Public transit must be connected, convenient, accessible, and affordable
Building Back Better – Enough for All in action
2020 Evaluation Report highlights progress in poverty reduction
Report to Community
Evaluating our collective progress towards achieving Enough for All in 2020
News & Events
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Get updates directly in your inbox on how poverty is changing in Calgary.
- Oct 30, 2024
Calgary’s Latest Policies on Transit, Housing, and Social Welfare
VCC Weighs in on Transit Regulations, Housing Access, and Economic Challenges for Calgarians
- Aug 28, 2024
PODCAST: Examining Homelessness in Calgary
The need for daytime spaces and the findings of the No Place To Go report
- Jun 25, 2024
Unclear if goals are being met in providing free Calgary Transit for kids: Briefing note
Meaghon Reid spoke about the economic impact of free transit for kids
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