If you haven't already registered for this Thursday's webinar but are interested in attending, we still have seats available for the viewing in the EcoCentre boardroom. If you
would like to join us, please let me know at beth@greenactioncentre.ca.
thanks!
Beth
Green Action Centre
925-3772
Webinar: The Future of Transit in Canada
Date: Thursday, Feb. 3, 11 to 12:30 p.m. CST
Location: EcoCentre boardroom, 303 Portage Ave, third floor (enter via elevator inside front
doors of MEC)
Speakers:
Session description:
How will we get around in our cities in the future? What
transit options fit the size and form of my community today? How do I
improve service to increase active and mobile transit tomorrow?
This webinar will begin with CUTA’s
Transit Vision 2040,
which explores changes likely to take place in Canadian communities
over the next generation. These changes and strategic directions can
optimize public transit's contribution to our quality of life. Let’s
prepare for these changes by sharing knowledge and best practices.
The City of Hamilton’s revitalized
B Line Bus rapid transit line
combines hybrid bus technology, service improvements and social
marketing to increase ridership and improve service. Learn why these
steps fit Hamilton’s local context and their experiences since
initial implementation in 2007.
The webinar will also profile several initiatives in
Metro Vancouver, supported by TransLink and FCM's Green Municipal Fund.
These innovative sustainable transit initiatives point the way toward
this vision for 2040, including: