Support for Algoma Central Railway Passenger Service

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus , Northern Ontario

The one year extension of federal government funding for the Algoma Central Railway Passenger Service from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst will end in March, 2015.  Transport Action Ontario has sent a letter to Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt urging continued support for this service.   The letter summarizes the excellent progress that has been achieved over the past year.

The letter can be viewed here:  TAO-letter-Raitt re ACR-2015-01-29

Intercity Public Transportation in Ontario – Benefits, Challenges and Solutions

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

Transport Action Ontario gave a presentation and participated in a panel discussion at the plenary session of the  Canadian Federation of University Women  Standing Committee Meetings on January 24, 2015 in Toronto.  The plenary session theme was “Getting There: Integrated Public Transportation for Ontario.”

Our presentation can be viewed here:  TAO-CFUWpresentation 2015-01-24

Response to Interview with VIA Rail Canada CEO on “Tracking a Turnaround”

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

The Globe and Mail newspaper published an interview with Yves Desjardin-Sicilliano, CEO and President of VIA Rail Canada on December 23, 2014.  The article outlined his vision for the crown corporation.

Transport Action Ontario has issued a response statement to some of the comments made by Mr. Desjardin-Scilliano.   Our statement can be viewed here:  TAO-VIA interview responseRev2 2015-01

2014 Newsletters “Ontario Report” Available for Public Viewing

By Transport Action Ontario | Ontario Report

All six  publications of our newsletter  “Ontario Report”  for 2014 are now available for public viewing:

Transport Action Ontario Report 2014NovDec

Transport Action Ontario Report 2014SeptOct

Transport Action Ontario report 2014JulyAug

Transport Action Ontario Report 2014MayJun

Transport Action Ontario Report 2014JanFeb

Transport Action Ontario Report 2014MarApr

Southwest Ontario Ignores Transit Issues at its Peril

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

Transport Action Ontario board member Ken Westcar published a well-received Opinion Letter in the London Free Press  on January 9, 2015 discussing the need for modern transportation infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario to improve prosperity in the region.    A radical improvement and expansion of mobility options beyond the automobile is needed.

Ken’s article can be viewed here:  TAO -LONDON FREE PRESS(Westcar) 2015-01-09