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Calgary transit safety regulations are up for debate
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Calgary transit safety regulations are up for debate

The city administration is recommending that the council vote on seven transit bylaw changes and make them effective as soon as Tuesday.

The goal is to improve passenger safety and support the physical and mental well-being of transit operators.

“Calgary Transit has over 2,500 operators. To date, the Administration has heard from more than 800 operators that personal safety is a primary concern in their daily lives,” a report to the board said.

“Behaviors experienced by operators include harassment, open drug use, unpredictable behavior and social disruption, and these behaviors can also impact other transit employees.”

Updates to the regulation hope to address behaviors related to thwarting, use of off-destination transportation and fare abuse.

The adjustments will also address harassment and threats to operators and passengers.

If these proposed changes are voted on, riders will be allowed to bring bikes on CTrains 24 hours a day.

Currently, bicycles are not allowed during peak periods.