As Calgary’s municipal election approaches, transit safety and efficiency have emerged as key issues among mayoral candidates vying for voter support.

With concerns mounting over rider experiences during off-peak hours, candidates are presenting distinct strategies to improve the city’s transit system.

Many Calgarians have voiced unease about using transit late at night.

“Around 8 or 9 p.m., I get terrified for some reason,” one commuter said to CityNews.

Another noted that while transit feels safer during busy hours, “it’s the non-busy times” that raise concerns.

Mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas emphasized that a blanket solution won’t suffice.

“My safety plan calls for an audit of every single LRT station in the city,” he said, proposing a station-by-station review to identify speci

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