Edmonton has become too large a city to depend on private transport as the solution to its transportation problems. We cannot even keep up with current infrastructure demands, let alone accommodate the demands of our growing suburban neighbourhoods.

We must rethink our transportation plan and shift resources towards a significant investment in public transportation. The experience of other cities in the world is instructive. In other large cities public transportation is the norm because it is cleaner, more efficient, more convenient, and more affordable than private transport.

For Edmonton's public transportation system to reach this level, it must be properly planned and implemented so it can become a viable alternative to driving. This will require significant public investment. Delaying this investment will only encourage further reliance on private transport, leading to larger, recurring public investments in unsustainable road infrastructure.

We cannot afford to delay any longer. Public transportation is the smart choice for Edmonton in the long term.