Transit Committee
Monday, November 24, 2025
9 motions across 5 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025
PASSED
A motion on "TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025"
Motion 2
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A motion on "TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025"
Motion 2
TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025
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A motion on "TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025"
Motion 1
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A motion on "TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025"
Motion 1
TC Minutes 21 – September 11, 2025
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3.2
PASSED
A motion on "LRSC Minutes 11 - November 29, 2024"
Motion 1
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A motion on "LRSC Minutes 11 - November 29, 2024"
Motion 1
LRSC Minutes 11 - November 29, 2024
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Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Committee
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fares for riders ages 18 and under shall be free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The cost of this measure is estimated at $240,000 per year. That staff be directed to explore the technical feasibility to implement free fares after 5:00pm to riders ages 18 and under. The cost of this measure is estimated at $190,000 per year. That staff be directed to develop a process to provide senior riders ages 65+ on Para Transpo with up to four free rides per...
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-02
· moved by S. Desroches
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fares for riders ages 18 and under shall be free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The cost of this measure is estimated at $240,000 per year. That staff be directed to explore the technical feasibility to implement free fares after 5:00pm to riders ages 18 and under. The cost of this measure is estimated at $190,000 per year. That staff be directed to develop a process to provide senior riders ages 65+ on Para Transpo with up to four free rides per...
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-02 · moved by S. Desroches
Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Committee
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fares for riders ages 18 and under shall be free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The cost of this measure is estimated at $240,000 per year. That staff be directed to explore the technical feasibility to implement free fares after 5:00pm to riders ages 18 and under. The cost of this measure is estimated at $190,000 per year. That staff be directed to develop a process to provide senior riders ages 65+ on Para Transpo with up to four free rides per...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches
Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee consider the relevant portions of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets and make recommendations to Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, to be held December 10, 2025.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee consider the relevant portions of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets and make recommendations to Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, to be held December 10, 2025.
Motion 1
Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Committee
Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee consider the relevant portions of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets and make recommendations to Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, to be held December 10, 2025.
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PASSED
That the Desroches motion – OC Transpo customer improvements be referred to Council.
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-03
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That the Desroches motion – OC Transpo customer improvements be referred to Council.
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-03
Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Committee
That the Desroches motion – OC Transpo customer improvements be referred to Council.
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PASSED
The 'Roadmap' Motion TC-2025-22-01 was subjected to a recorded vote, being 'CARRIED' with Councillor's M. Carr DISSENT on clause 1a). BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Transit Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Committee 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 9-10); Operating Resource Requirement (page 7-8); Transit Committee Capital Budget (page 11-12, individual projects listed on pages...
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-01
· moved by S. Desroches
8 Yes
1 No
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The 'Roadmap' Motion TC-2025-22-01 was subjected to a recorded vote, being 'CARRIED' with Councillor's M. Carr DISSENT on clause 1a). BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Transit Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Committee 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 9-10); Operating Resource Requirement (page 7-8); Transit Committee Capital Budget (page 11-12, individual projects listed on pages...
Motion no. tc 2025 -22-01 · moved by S. Desroches
Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Committee
The 'Roadmap' Motion TC-2025-22-01 was subjected to a recorded vote, being 'CARRIED' with Councillor's M. Carr DISSENT on clause 1a). BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Transit Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Committee 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 9-10); Operating Resource Requirement (page 7-8); Transit Committee Capital Budget (page 11-12, individual projects listed on pages...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches
How councillors voted
YES (8)
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
7.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Status Update – Transit Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending November 13, 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That the Transit Committee receive this report for information.
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9.1
PASSED
Motion That Transit Committee recommend Council approve the following: For all future bus procurements consideration be given to diesel and diesel-electric hybrid propulsion vehicles, depending on market availability, cost, and other operational considerations, and For all future bus procurements consideration is given to the purchase of high-capacity vehicles, and For all future bus procurements staff explore joint procurement opportunities with other transit agencies and maximize purchasing...
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Motion That Transit Committee recommend Council approve the following: For all future bus procurements consideration be given to diesel and diesel-electric hybrid propulsion vehicles, depending on market availability, cost, and other operational considerations, and For all future bus procurements consideration is given to the purchase of high-capacity vehicles, and For all future bus procurements staff explore joint procurement opportunities with other transit agencies and maximize purchasing...
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor W. Lo – 2026 bus procurement
Motion That Transit Committee recommend Council approve the following: For all future bus procurements consideration be given to diesel and diesel-electric hybrid propulsion vehicles, depending on market availability, cost, and other operational considerations, and For all future bus procurements consideration is given to the purchase of high-capacity vehicles, and For all future bus procurements staff explore joint procurement opportunities with other transit agencies and maximize purchasing...
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