By Transport Action Ontario | Aviation , Highways and Bridges , Intercity Rail and Bus , Urban Transit
With the Ontario provincial election coming up soon, Transport Action Ontario organized a public meeting at Toronto Metro Hall on `Transportation Policy: A Dialogue with Voters`. Panelists were Cheri DiNovo (NDP), Frank De Jong (Green Party) and Frank Klees (PC). A summary of the meeting proceedings is now available.
By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus
The future of Canada’s national passenger rail system is in doubt. Starved of resources since its inception, VIA Rail services were cut in 2012 and more devastating cuts are to come.
In response to these irresponsible and reckless decisions, Transport Action Canada and its five regional affiliates have launched their nationwide town hall meetings project, the National Dream Renewed. For further information, consult the website: http://nationaldreamrenewed.ca/.
To be conducted by Toronto transportation writer and policy advisor Greg Gormick, the National Dream Renewed will inform the public of the vast untapped economic, social and environmental potential of Canada’s national rail passenger service. Canadians will be asked for their views on how VIA can be reformed to sustainably provide a high-quality, cost-effective service similar to that provided in every other industrialized nation. The goal is to produce a blueprint for VIA’s revival and expansion based on the input of Canadians from Atlantic to Pacific to Hudson Bay.
For the third time during its 35-year life, VIA is being forced to make major cuts to what many consider to be already a minimal rail passenger system. A federal government cut of $41 million in VIA operating funds over the next three years has already forced the discontinuance of several VIA trains. More cuts are coming and Canadians will be left with less sustainable, reliable and enjoyable transportation options.
By Transport Action Ontario | Urban Transit
On June 6, 2012, Transport Action Ontario and the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods jointly presented to the Standing Committee on General Government at Queen`s Park. This committee was conducting hearings on their `Study on Grid-Lock in the Greater Toronto Area and National Capital Region`. Our presentation summarized the background, highlights and conclusions from our recently conducted public forum in Markham on transportation problems, solutions and funding.
Our presentation can be viewed here.
By Transport Action Ontario | Urban Transit
The Moving Forward Forum on transportation and funding issues took place in Markham on 12 May, 2012. It was co-hosted by Transport Action Ontario and the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (F.U.N.), an Ontario umbrella group connected with over 500 ratepayer and resident associations in Ontario.
A detailed report on the Forum is now available.
By Transport Action Ontario | Aviation
This 40 year old plan to build an airport has been raised again recently despite the opposition of local groups and despite the environmental issues around air travel and the destruction of Class I farmland. Transport Action Ontario has long been active on this file, promoting intercity rail as a preferred alternative for trips under about 1000 km.
Here is the latest letter to the federal Minister of Transportation.