Improving public transit in West Hants
West Hants, NS – January 15, 2025
The Municipality of West Hants is taking steps to improve public transit in the region.
At a council meeting on Tuesday, council approved a motion to develop a long-term transit plan for the municipality. The plan will identify ways to improve existing transit services and expand service to new areas.
“Public transit is an essential service for our residents,” said Mayor Abraham Zebian. “We need to make sure that we have a system that is reliable, affordable, and accessible to everyone.”
The municipality is currently working with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) to develop a regional transit plan. The plan will identify ways to improve transit connections between West Hants and HRM.
“We know that many of our residents commute to HRM for work or school,” said Councillor Debbie Francis. “We need to make sure that we have a transit system that meets their needs.”
The municipality is also exploring the possibility of implementing a new on-demand transit service. The service would use small buses or vans to transport passengers to and from designated stops.
“On-demand transit is a more flexible and cost-effective way to provide transit service in rural areas,” said Councillor Jim Williamson. “We’re excited to explore this option further.”
The municipality is also working to improve accessibility to transit services. The municipality is currently working to make all of its transit stops accessible to people with disabilities.
“We want to make sure that everyone has access to public transit,” said Councillor Jennifer Farrell. “We’re committed to making our transit system more inclusive.”
The municipality is also working to make transit more affordable for residents. The municipality is currently offering a transit pass program that provides discounted fares to low-income residents.
“We know that transit can be expensive,” said Councillor Steve Taylor. “We’re committed to making it more affordable for our residents.”
The municipality is also working to promote the use of public transit. The municipality is currently working with local businesses to develop a transit rewards program. The program will provide discounts and incentives to customers who use public transit.
“We want to make it easier and more rewarding for people to use public transit,” said Councillor Chris Gosse. “We’re committed to making public transit the best option for getting around West Hants.”
Improving public transit in West Hants
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