Funding transit is Manitoba’s future

MEL MARGINET

WHEN it comes to making decisions about how to spend our tax dollars, Manitobans want governments to spend on programs and services that tackle as many priorities as possible.

Few funding decisions will be as high-impact and multi-purpose as the restoration of 50-50 transit funding with municipalities. Under the 50-50 agreement, the province covers half of the operational spending budget for conventional and accessible transit.

Manitobans are under increasing pressure financially.

To date, the current Manitoba government’s strategy has been to reduce or eliminate taxes on gasoline and groceries. The results of this approach will see those with the highest amount to spend receive the greatest benefit. Those who drive rarely or never, or have the most efficient vehicles, get little to no savings.

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