NDP's $1.2-billion pledge for Calgary projects may not be enough, critics say
Former mayor Naheed Nenshi said it sounded more like a $5-billion promise to him.
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Former mayor Naheed Nenshi said it sounded more like a $5-billion promise to him.
It was billed as a potential fix for Calgary Transit's safety issues: a closed system, with turnstiles to ensure only those who pay can enter a transit platform while fare skippers and those loitering can't.
Instead, city administration recommended enhanced staffing with funding for transit peace officers, security, police resources and outreach teams on Calgary’s transit network.
Instead, city administration recommended enhanced staffing with funding for transit peace officers, security, police resources and outreach teams on Calgary's transit network.
While councillors admit the public investment is huge, they say the city will reap future benefits from a reinvigorated downtown