@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy11yrs ago

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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No, transportation services should be left to the private sector

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 @B2CMT6Q  from Montana  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, as it is often difficult to travel between provinces/territories without use of a privately owned & licensed vehicle. The current public bus system is either unreliable or has become decreasingly available.

 @9ZZNB4Nfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Yes but it should be more of a municipal government thing. The federal government should still provide some funds though.

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes…with equal support to all provinces and urban centres. Tired of inferior transportation in BC but seeing preference in funding to Ontario and Quebec funding

 @9P8NRFM from Alberta  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, not every provincial government may place as high of a priority on the importance of maintaining and developing the transportation industry.

 @9K6M454from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

We have alot of transport we can get by and we defenitely dont need to spend more on railway tickets when we already have that thinking years ago in question that was finished, So no.

 @9GYSNHDfrom Nova Scotia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but make sure that their is a plan on part of municipal governments, as well as the ridership and tax base to continue funding this project.

 @9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but make sure that there is a plan on part of municipal governments, as well as the ridership and tax base to continue funding this project.

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

The government should invest in commuter urban rail transposition. Trains are a great alternative to using cars. There should be more options to get around in cities such as monorail, train, subway and what not. Cities shouldn't be built around cars it's dystopian.

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