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Edmonton city council narrowly approved a study to explore fare gates on the LRT, aiming to curb fare evasion and boost revenue—passing 7-6 after years of debate. The move comes with a hefty price tag and skepticism from some council members who question its cost and priorities. A former transit staffer backing the proposal says fare gates could dramatically improve the system’s financial health, since transit currently recovers just 25% of its costs. With a separate ridership report in the works, the city administration must now present a compelling budget case by November—or risk another defeat.

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