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GTHA Transit Summit, Sept. 4, 2024

By Transport Action Ontario | Events , Urban Transit

Don’t forget to register for an exciting and informative GTHA Transit Summit, presented by our colleagues at Transport Futures. There is a huge amount of transit expansion underway in the GTHA, but many challenges remain, both on the operating and capital construction sides. A variety of interesting speakers will address these issues, including Phil Verster of Metrolinx and Josh Colle of the Toronto Transit Commission.

Access the summit website here for a full schedule and list of speakers.

Transport Action Ontario (TAO) is a sponsor of this event, and TAO members in good standing will receive a 10% discount off the registration fee. Use promo code TAOTC5.

Early-bird registration rates last until August 8, so register soon.

The GTHA Transit Summit is being held on September 4, 2024 at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Business Commons Conference Hall. The venue is located on the 7^th floor of 55 Dundas Street West – east of Bay Street on the south side of Dundas.

Ontario AGM 2024: Public presentations from Busbud and Waterloo LRT

By Transport Action Ontario | Events

Transport Action Ontario invites all Transport Action members and supporters across Canada to join us for the public portion of our Annual General Meeting with guest speakers on May 25, 2024. The event is free and will be in hybrid format, you can attend in person in Toronto, or virtually using Zoom from your computer or phone.

Doug Spooner
Acting Commissioner
Transportation Services
Region of Waterloo

Waterloo Region has successfully introduced Ontario’s first urban LRT system, and is constructing a state-of-art central multi-modal mobility hub. 

John Stepovy
Director of Partnerships

Busbud.com

Busbud is an innovation company that provides multi-modal and multi-vendor bus and train schedules, connections and bookings.

When: Saturday May 25th, 2024 – 2 pm to 4pm (Eastern)
Where: Medal Room, Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Ave, Toronto
near St. Patrick Station, University Ave. and Dundas St. – see map

To attend in person, you just need to show up, no registration is required – dress code is business casual.

If you prefer to attend virtually, please register for the Zoom webinar using the button below:

Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join the Zoom webinar online from your computer or smartphone, and phone numbers to dial in. You won’t need a camera to participate. Parts of the meeting will be recorded.

Transport Action Ontario members in good standing are also invited to attend the business portion of the meeting, starting at 1pm.

Advocacy Summary for April, 2022 – April, 2023

By Transport Action Ontario | Events , Highways and Bridges , Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Southwestern Ontario , Uncategorized , Urban Transit

Transport Action Ontario’s annual general meeting (AGM) was held in Toronto on April 15, 2023 in a hybrid format. The meeting followed a pro-forma agenda, including Treasurer’s report and election of officers and directors for the upcoming year.

The major part of the meeting was devoted to the President’s report, which summarized the extensive advocacy work undertaken by the organization all across the Province over the past 12 months. In total, work was conducted on about 30 items, with some successes and good progress on others.

For members and subscribers who were unable to attend the AGM, the President’s Report is attached as a FYI.

Transport Futures – Highway Planning Webinar Series (Feb. 9 to May 4, 2023)

By Transport Action Ontario | Events , Highways and Bridges

Transport Action Ontario (TAO) has long been concerned with construction of new provincial highways, such as Highway 413, so we’re thrilled to be co-sponsoring a Highway Planning Webinar Series that is being facilitated by our friends at Transport Futures!

Taking place online between February 9 and May 4, seven webinars will feature 45 American, Canadian, British and European experts who will compare and contrast the latest highway research, case studies and best practices through presentations and interactive panel discussions. Based on this wealth of information, international delegates representing NGOs, government, business and academia will decide whether it is best to expand, optimize and/or replace limited access highways in the short and long term. 

Be sure to register early to take advantage of early bird rates for the first 3-hour webinar which will focus on “Expanding Highways: Opportunities and challenges in a COVID-altered world”. As a TAO/ TAC member or newsletter subscriber, you receive a special 10% discount using code TAOTC5.  Other discounts ranging from 15% to 25% are also available if you purchase 3 to 7 webinars in one transaction (no code necessary). Contact Martin Collier at info@transportfutures.ca if you have any questions.

We look forward to “virtually” seeing you at Transport Futures during the coming months and getting your feedback on how we can continue advocating for public transport over highways!

Photograph: 403/407 interchange by Ken Lund.

Transport Action Ontario – Annual General Meeting April, 2022 – Summary of Public Portion

By Transport Action Ontario | Events , Highways and Bridges , Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Southwestern Ontario , Urban Transit

Transport Action Ontario’s (TAO) annual general meeting, held April 23, 2022, included a portion open to the public. This featured a guest presentation by Elizabeth May M.P., former leader of the Green Party of Canada. This was followed by a brief report by Peter Miasek, President, summarizing the organization’s advocacy efforts over the past year.

Ms. May discussed the importance of ground transportation (intercity rail and bus) to Canada, her Private Members Bill C-236 (“VIA Rail Canada Act”), VIA’s High Frequency Rail proposal and her efforts t for, a multi-party rail caucus in Parliament.

Mr. Miasek’s presentation summarized advocacy activities in the following areas:

• Northern and Eastern Ontario Rail
• Southwestern Ontario Passenger Rail and Intercommunity Bus
• Greater Golden Horseshoe Public Transportation
• Highway 413
• Eastern Ontario Transit and Rail
• High Frequency Rail
• Other Federal Interfaces including VIA Rail

A copy of the presentation can be viewed below.