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.
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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
Alberta Budget 2024
A review from the Alberta Social Policy Collaborative
News & Events
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- Jan 2, 2024
Calgarians to pay more at the pumps and on property taxes in 2024
Meaghon Reid discusses the rise in prices that were ushered in on January 1, 2024 in Calgary and Alberta.
- Nov 23, 2023
Calgarians weigh in on city's new budget
VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses the City's new investments and increases to property taxes with CBC
- Oct 16, 2023
Calgary’s Newest Luxury Store Sells Toilet Paper
From October 17-31, the public is invited to Unaford, a faux luxury storefront highlighting the growing issue of poverty in Calgary
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