Increase public transit capacity and accessibility
"We will also invest to increase public transit capacity to account for the expected growth in ridership, ensure system efficiency, and support more accessible transit options." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Expand the Joint Regional Transportation Agency, and task it with determining where LRT would be most effective
"A Nova Scotia Liberal government will invest to improve and expand the Joint Regional Transportation Agency to continue planning a long-term vision for regional transportation in Nova Scotia, including determining where LRT would be most effective." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Make public transit free
"A Nova Scotia Liberal government will make public transit free across Nova Scotia, eliminating barriers to transportation and providing up to $5,000 per year in savings for those who switch from driving to commuting by public transit." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Create a joint task-force with the Halifax Regional Municipality to reduce congestion
Fund immediate solutions to congestion, like Halifax's plan for bus rapid transit
Make the largest ever investment in rural community transport
"We’ll make the largest investment in rural community transport in Nova Scotia’s history, ensuring that community transportation organizations can lower costs and increase services." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Fast-track recommendations from the HRM Rapid Transit Strategy, including more rapid bus lines and ferry routes
"Lowering costs and improving public transit options for commuters by making the Halifax Harbour ferries free. We'll expand transit options in the HRM by fast-tracking the recommendations included in the HRM Rapid Transit Strategy, including more rapid bus lines, more ferry routes, and more options to get you home to your family faster." — Leadership You Can Believe In, retrieved 2024-11-16
