Public transit

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Let's Get Moving With Island Public Transit

Who We Are : 

Who We Are The P.E.I. Public Transit Coalition is a 28 member coalition of community groups, founded in November 2000, seeking to establish public transit across the Province.

Defining Our Terms : 

Defining Our Terms Car Centered Transportation Community Development Public Transit…versus the transportation system. Mobility Rights

What Is Car Centred Transportation : 

What Is Car Centred Transportation

What is Community Development : 

What is Community Development Community development is a movement that seeks to support the empowerment of individuals, families and the community through development and delivery of educational, economic, social and environment resources so that people can fully realize their full potential as contributing members of their families and communities.

Mobility Rights : 

Mobility Rights What Are Mobility rights How are mobility rights connected to Public Transit How many people are excluded because of the absence of PEI public transit

The Social Benefits of Public Transit : 

The Social Benefits of Public Transit

PEI Public Transit Will Mean Independent Mobility For: : 

PEI Public Transit Will Mean Independent Mobility For: Young people Seniors People with physical and mental disabilities Low income workers

Increased Mobility Results In: : 

Increased Mobility Results In: Seniors citizens not being isolated from friends and family Decreased housing costs for secondary students while studying at urban campuses Workers being able to reside in their rural community Reduced travel costs for those requiring regular medical treatment

The Economic Benefits for PEI From Public Transit : 

The Economic Benefits for PEI From Public Transit Lower travel cost for workers, seniors and students especially in rural areas Increased educational and job opportunities for young people Reduced need for expensive highway expansion Supports environmental ethics through economic development that does NOT borrow from future generations Decreases rural population movement to urban areas Reduced expenditures for fossil fuels, health, and insurance

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Peak Oil and the Future Price of Gasoline Our PEI Transportation System is Designed Around Cheap Energy

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Public Transit, Making It Work Develops over Time, 5/10 years Requires Sustainable Long-term Public Funding Is A Service Industry Requires Minimum Standards Be Achieved Competes With The Auto

Smart Growth : 

Smart Growth Smart Growth Sustainable Communities Sustainable Transportation PEI Public Transit

Canadian Attitudes on Public Transit : 

Canadian Attitudes on Public Transit

Federal Transit Investment in Canada : 

Federal Transit Investment in Canada

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Let's Get Moving With Island Public Transit