Town of Banff

Transportation

2010

• Public transit ridership increased 1% over 2009
• Public transit fares remained the same
• The cost of running the public transit system increased by 5.1%

By the numbers:

Municipal operating contribution per rider
2010:   $0.88
2009:   $0.82
(Note: the Canadian average is $1.47, according to the 2009 Canadian Urban Transit Association Fact Book)

Rides per visitor adjusted population:      2010:   22.46 2009:   21.96

Passengers per operating hour: 2010: 38.96 2009: 37.89

What affected 2010 results?

• The price of fuel continues to rise
• The completion of the Town of Banff Fleet-Transit Services building and the related increase in amortization expense and debenture interest has increased the cost of operating transit

For more information about transportation in Banff:

• Public Transit (Roam)
• Where to Park