Transport Action Ontario is a regional division of Canada’s leading citizen transportation advocacy group, Transport Action Canada. We represent the interests of passengers and users of public transport services in Canada. Here are some of the main issues that our advocacy work revolves around:
- the development of rail passenger services in Canada;
- the future of inter-city bus services and their connectivity to rail and air services;
- urban and commuter transit systems;
- the implications to consumers of the deregulated airline industry in Canada;
- the impact on the public interest of demands for new highway spending
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Federal Study of Southwestern Ontario Passenger Rail Enhancement – update
On August 30, 2022 Federal Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced a one-year study by a 3rd party advisor on[...]
Transit Service Integration in Greater Toronto – a step forward
On September 8, 2022, Bill 2, which amended the City of Toronto Act (among other things), was given royal assent[...]
Niagara Region acquires Niagara Falls and St. Catharines Stations from VIA Rail
Niagara Region announced on September 1st. 2022 that it has acquired the historic train stations at St. Catharines and Niagara[...]
Station repairs promised for SW Ontario
Masonry repairs should soon be getting underway at the Chatham VIA Rail station, together with other repairs to the stations[...]
Orangeville-Brampton Railway – Rail+Trail Option
In May, 2022, Peel Region Council endorsed a plan to purchase the Orangeville-Brampton Railway (OBRY) for use as a trail.[...]
Boosting Intermodal Truck/Train Freight to Reduce GHG Emissions (update from Transport Canada)
In November, 2021, just after the conclusion of the COP26 conference, Transport Action Ontario wrote to key federal ministers discussing[...]