Transit & transportation · May 26, 2026
Council deferred the Free Fare Zone decision to its updated fare strategy, due at Infrastructure and Planning Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, May 26, page 333 final 9–6 clause; page 331 amendment 8–7 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026Supplies the actual May 26 decision described in Yule's and Schmidt's later written reasons. Keep the amendment and final-stage totals distinct and share the Free Fare Zone review family; no rail-support score.
How votes are grouped: The initial review, deferral and proposed administrative transfer concern one fare-zone process. They remain unscored and cannot become independent rail-investment choices.
Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy.
Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone.
Defer to the fare strategy, decide through the current report or seek another timeline and process.
The final clause carried 9–6. An earlier amendment carrying the deferral passed 8–7 with a different coalition. The deferral did not itself abolish the Free Fare Zone or settle the eventual fare policy.
adopted| Date | Person | Decision | Recorded vote | Meaning and scoring rationale | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2026 | Andre Chabot | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Andre Chabot | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Andrew Yule | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Andrew Yule | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Dan McLean | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Dan McLean | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | DJ Kelly | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | DJ Kelly | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Harrison Clark | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Harrison Clark | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Jennifer Wyness | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Jennifer Wyness | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Jeromy Farkas | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Jeromy Farkas | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | John Pantazopoulos | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | John Pantazopoulos | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Kim Tyers | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Kim Tyers | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Landon Johnston | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Landon Johnston | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Mike Jamieson | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Mike Jamieson | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Myke Atkinson | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Myke Atkinson | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Nathaniel Schmidt | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Nathaniel Schmidt | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Raj Dhaliwal | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | Yes | Postpone the decision and consider it through the scheduled updated fare strategy. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Raj Dhaliwal | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Rob Ward | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. The Yule/Clark amendment passed 8–7 before the final clause passed 9–6 with a changed coalition. Yule and Schmidt voted Yes at both stages; written reasons should link to this May 26 case rather than the earlier February 24 review. | Context / unscored |
May 26, 2026 | Rob Ward | Defer the Free Fare Zone decision to the updated fare strategy | No | Reject that deferral; this vote alone does not identify whether the member preferred retaining or removing the Free Fare Zone. This is the adopted final deferral clause. It addresses decision timing and process; neither side identifies support for removing free fares or investing in the Green Line. | Context / unscored |
Supported deferral to preserve the free-fare zone during a broader fare review.
Schmidt: vote explanations, May 27, 2026 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026Explains the May deferral, linked to that actual vote rather than the earlier February review instruction.
Supported retaining the Free Fare Zone pending a wider fare review, broader options and further engagement with affected downtown users.
Yule fare-zone explanation, May 27, 2026 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026Adds an independent fare-policy choice rather than repeating the northern-service priority; distinguishes review from permanent retention.
Sponsorship and committee appointments require an explicit source; a Yes vote alone does not establish either.