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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 […]
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Ontario
Our colleagues in Southwestern Ontario, InterCityRail, have issued a notice about the Environmental Assessment study underway for High Speed Rail. Transport Action Ontario is very pleased with this development, as it is consistent with our own advocacy over the years. The notice is pasted below: InterCityRail Improving rail transportation is a good idea. […]
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Highways & Bridges , Interurban Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Ontario , Urban Transit
On November 15, Ontario released its 2018 Fall Economic Statement (FES). It is a large document covering all aspects of the Province’s operations. It is likely the most significant statement on the government’s intentions until the provincial budget comes out in Spring, 2019. To date, the government has implemented various tax and fee cuts, including […]
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Latest News , Press Releases and Open Letters , Urban Transit
An open letter has been sent to Premier Ford and Minister of Transportation Yurek urging the government of Ontario to keep its promise to increase public transit funding. A total of 17 civic organizations, including Transport Action Ontario, signed the letter which was also covered by CBC News The letter can be viewed here: […]
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