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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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Response rates from 652k Canada voters.

66%
Yes
34%
No
57%
Yes
28%
No
6%
Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions
3%
No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending
3%
Yes, and provide more free public transportation
2%
No, we have more important issues that need funding
1%
No, and we should privatize more public transportation services
0%
No, and we should reduce current spending

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 @8CTV8T7from Ontario  answered…6yrs6Y

Make it free for under 16

 @8CSGLXNfrom Ontario  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, as long as transit is made to be more affordable.

 @BF2SDJYfrom Ontario  answered…1wk1W

Yes, and provide strong investments in environmentally friendly transportation mediums

 @BDTPRPTfrom Ontario  answered…3wks3W

No, spending is not the problem. Incompetent management making (eg TTC) unreliable and unsafe is the problem

 @BDG9J5Bfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but focus on the speed that transportation expansion requires

 @BBFTYPPfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

No, more efficient use of current funding is a necessity. Corrupt corporations/politicians that have run Ottawa's LRT to the ground are an example of massive waste.

 @BBC7FWKfrom Saskatchewan  answered…4mos4MO

yes, but only if it benefits the enviroment and makes a safe community for others when riding the bus. Preventing Sexual Assault and etc.

 @BB7345Zfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

This would likely result in higher taxation. I only say "yes" to this if taxes would not be increased.

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