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From YouTube: MAY 11 2023 Statements Sonia Furstenau
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Leader
of
the
third
party,
thank
you
honorable
speaker,
I'm
delighted
to
talk
about
transit
for
teens,
a
campaign
led
by
the
Center
for
Family
Equity,
the
transit
for
teens
campaign
advocates
for
the
province
to
allow
free
transit
for
kids
up
to
age
18
in
every
transit
system
in
BC.
Mobility
is
a
basic
human
right,
and
access
to
transportation
is
essential
for
people
to
participate
fully
in
society.
For
youth,
in
particular,
the
ability
to
access,
School,
extracurricular
activities
and
employment
opportunities
is
critical
to
their
development
and
future
success.
A
Unfortunately,
for
many
families,
the
cost
of
Transit
is
a
significant
barrier
to
accessing
these
essential
Services.
We
can't
afford
to
leave
our
most
valuable
resource.
Our
youth
out.
We
need
to
recognize
that
youth
age
13
to
18
are
equally
deserving
of
universal
access
to
basic
mobility
and
must
be
included
in
this
important
program.
They
are
at
a
crucial
development
stage
and
providing
them
with
free
Transit
is
essential
to
their
physical,
mental
and
social
well-being.
A
Extending
free
transit
to
all
youth
is
a
matter
of
equity
and
social
justice.
Many
families,
particularly
particularly
those
from
marginalized
communities,
struggle
to
afford
Necessities
such
as
food
housing
and
Health
Care,
by
providing
free
transit
to
all
youth.
We
can
end
Mobility
poverty
and
level
the
playing
field
to
to
ensure
that
everyone
has
equal
access
to
Opportunities
and
services,
extending
free
transit
to
all
youth
up
to
age.
18
has
the
potential
to
create
a
more
sustainable
society
and
promote
Transportation
options.
Crucial
to
addressing
climate
change.
A
By
removing
the
cost
barrier
to
Transit,
we
can
destigmatize
the
use
of
public
transportation,
reducing
traffic
congestion
and
air
pollution.
It
is
a
win-win
solution.
Honorable
speaker,
we
have
an
opportunity
to
create
a
new
culture
of
Green,
Transportation
rooted
in
generations
to
come,
while
promoting
active
Transportation
around
among
youth
transit
for
Deans
is
the
answer.
Thank
you.