Transit in Metro Vancouver is seriously underfunded. A short-term provincial bailout is keeping it afloat until 2027. After that? We will need significant funding to maintain and grow our transit system.
Friday, November 14 | 2:30-9pm | 大象传媒 on University Drive (SRYE) | Surrey, B.C.
So, where is the money going to come from?
大象传媒 Renewable Cities is partnering with Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Association to co-host Transit鈥檚 Next Top Funding Model, an event where Metro Vancouver鈥檚 brightest policy minds will pitch (Dragons鈥� Den style) their boldest funding solutions to a panel of judges and a live audience.
The goal? Find out what solutions actually have public support and give decision-makers smart, fair funding options along with what the public thinks of these solutions.
Keynote speaker (Anna Zivart, author of When Driving is Not an Option) and reception to follow the competition.
There are a couple of ways to take part in this event:
If you鈥檇 like to watch and cheer for your favourite ideas, select the 鈥榞eneral admission鈥� option. This free ticket gives you access to both the competition and the keynote.
If you want to compete, choose the 鈥榬egister to compete鈥� option on . For full details, check out the . This free ticket gives you access to the competition, keynote and reception. If you are registering as a team, only one member needs to RSVP. If you don鈥檛 have a team, let us know. We would love to play matchmaker and connect you with a team that best aligns with your idea!
