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Your bus route is on Winnipeggers' minds, hey.

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It seems like Winnipeggers are really keeping an eye on our transit network, hey. The latest numbers from the City of Winnipeg's 311 service requests show that the most common complaint or question over the past 24 hours was "Primary Transit Network Inquiries," with four calls coming in. That might not sound like a lot, but out of a total of 14 calls across all categories, it definitely stands out.

This means that nearly a third of all 311 calls in the last day were about our main bus routes. It's a clear signal that folks are paying attention to how they get around, whether it’s along Portage Avenue or heading out towards Pembina. These aren't just little questions either; "Primary Transit Network Inquiries" often point to bigger concerns about scheduling, routes, or service reliability.

### What Winnipeggers Are Asking About

Here’s a quick look at the top 311 requests from the last day, according to the City of Winnipeg's open data portal:

* **Primary Transit Network Inquiries:** 4 calls

* **Parking Infraction Public Report_vof:** 2 calls

* **Transit On Demand Service Inquiry:** 1 call

* **Wildlife Birds and Pests FAQ Inquiry:** 1 call

* **Applying for Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit:** 1 call

While other things like parking tickets and even wildlife inquiries popped up, the transit network is clearly front and centre for many of us. With winter coming on fast, and the days getting shorter, folks rely on Winnipeg Transit more than ever, hey. This data suggests residents are actively engaging with the service, which is good to see. What this means for you, out there on the streets, is that your questions are being heard at City Hall, and it’s something we'll keep an eye on.

📊 Data source: City of Winnipeg 311 Service Requests (https://data.winnipeg.ca/Makeshift-data/311-Service-Requests/u7f6-5326)

Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.

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