COPE Vancouver 2026

Free transit, restored bus routes and protected bike lanes

COPE would work toward fully funded free public transit, restore bus routes 17 and 25, and support protected bike lanes.

TRANSPORT AND STREET DESIGN

COPE on transport

COPE publishes its transport commitments inside its climate section rather than separately.

3 PUBLISHED COMMITMENTS

What they say they will do

  • Work toward free public transit

    COPE would expand free transit to under-18s and work toward a fully funded, free-to-ride system.

    Who has the power
    TransLink sets fares.

    COPE

  • Restore bus routes 17 and 25

    COPE would restore both routes and reduce bunching and overcrowding.

    Who has the power
    TransLink runs bus routes.

    COPE

  • Support protected bike lanes

    COPE would support protected bike lanes and cycling safety initiatives.

    Who has the power
    The city designs its own streets.

    COPE

Sources

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  1. COPE home page SAYS SO ITSELFCOPE · checked
  2. COPE platform (April 2025 by-election platform, still published September 2026) SAYS SO ITSELFCOPE · published · checked
  3. Who is running: official 2026 candidate list City of Vancouver · checked
  4. Local elections disclosure statement search Elections BC · checked
  5. Elector organizations: registration and financial reporting duties Elections BC · checked
  6. Making a campaign contribution Elections BC · checked