By Transport Action | National News , Policy Briefings
A convenient, affordable, and sustainable transportation agenda for election 2019 As polling day for the 2019 federal election draws ever closer, it’s increasingly apparent that two issues are on voters’ minds – cost of living and climate change. Cars are trucks are acknowledged to be a major contributor to greenhouse gases, and good public transport […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
Mike Cassidy, president and owner of Maritime Bus, (left) accepts the John Pearce Award for 2019 from TAA president Ted Bartlett. Transport Action Atlantic has selected Prince Edward Island entrepreneur Mike Cassidy as the winner of the 2019 John Pearce Award. The citation was created by the association two years ago to commemorate the lifetime […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
John Pearce, May 7, 1934 – June 6, 2019 Transport Action Atlantic mourns the passing of its president emeritus. John Pearce was a tireless crusader for the cause of convenient, affordable and sustainable public transportation. At age 85, John passed away peacefully in Dartmouth on June 6, 2019. He was born in Toronto to the late […]
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Transport Action Atlantic’s annual general meeting is happening this Saturday in Halifax! Saturday May 11 – 2:00pm Halifax North Memorial Library Auditorium 2285 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS We are delighted to announce that the AGM agenda will include a panel discussion on current transportation issues in the region, with panelists including Bridgewater mayor David Mitchell and […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
Transport Action Atlantic is asking why it is taking so long for VIA Rail and the Government of Canada to deliver on an outstanding promise to improve frequency of passenger rail services in the Maritimes. Today is National Railway Day – the anniversary of the last spike ceremony that marked completion of Canada’s continuous rail […]
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