Benefits of #freepublictransit -- less dementia

Researchers at the University of B.C. have found a link between living near highways and an increased risk of several major neurological disorders, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/ubc-study-links-living-near-highways-to-risk-of-neurological-disorders 

Victoria City Councillor calls for activism to achieve #freepublictransit

I encourage everyone who supports this progressive, climate-friendly policy to work with your neighbours, classmates, co-workers and the Free Transit Victoria coalition to demand that the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, with support from the Government of British Columbia, move forward without delay with fare-free public transit for all young people in the capital region — as a first step toward universal access to mobility for everyone.

https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-we-need-people-power-to-expand-fare-free-public-transit-for-youth-1.24047205?