The city says Ottawa's light rail system is facing a worsening financial situation that may put stage 3 of the system in jeopardy, noting $6.6 billion in budgetary pressures over the next 25 years, most of which relates to poor ridership.

Laura Shantz, board member with Ottawa Transit Riders, tells Andrew Pinsent she's less shocked at the situation than some others.

<p>The city says Ottawa's light rail system is facing a worsening financial situation that may put stage 3 of the system in jeopardy, noting $6.6 billion in budgetary pressures over the next 25 years, most of which relates to poor ridership.</p>
<p>Laura Shantz, board member with Ottawa Transit Riders, tells Andrew Pinsent she's less shocked at the situation than some others.</p>

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