Achi news desk-
Ridership continues to grow on Calgary Transit.
The latest data shows over 25 million journeys in the first quarter of 2024.
Transportation officials said that after steady growth in ridership in 2023, there was a 21 percent increase at the start of 2024 compared to the same time last year.
The City of Calgary also said CTrain boardings reached a record high of 8,792,500 in one month, surpassing the previous record set in November 2014. The city attributed increased demand and expanded service levels outside of peak hours.
“Calgary Transit customers have responded well to our service and safety investments over the past year,” said director Sharon Fleming.
The City of Calgary says perceptions of safety on Calgary Transit are improving, according to survey results released Wednesday.
The results revealed that 72 per cent of the 500 Calgarians surveyed said they felt safe riding CTrain during the day, up from 67 per cent in May 2023 when the survey was last conducted.
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The survey also suggests that 39 percent of those surveyed said they felt safe riding the CTrain after dark, compared to 33 percent in May. It also suggests that 34 percent feel safe waiting for the CTrain after dark, compared to 27 percent in May.
Overall, the city says 49 per cent of Calgarians surveyed avoid taking the bus or CTrain due to safety concerns, two percentage points higher than in May 2023 (47 per cent). The city noted that Calgarians said they felt safer using buses than the CTrain (75 per cent).
Calgary Transit said it has plans to expand service in 2024 and 2025 to increase ridership and improve accessibility to improve the customer experience.
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