Mark Sutcliffe, the mayor of Ottawa, raises concerns about the city's public transit funding crisis, warning that without support, light rail projects may stall. He discusses how cities across Canada face a 'transit death spiral' due to declining ridership and rising costs. David Cooper, a transportation planning expert, emphasizes the urgent necessity for innovative funding solutions. The podcast highlights the pandemic's lasting effects on public transit, as well as the critical need to address aging infrastructure to avoid severe service cuts.
