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Power of Rail Symposium – October 12th

September 28, 2016 by swota

Talbot College, Western University

WHO: Irene Mathyssen MP (London–Fanshawe, NDP), Terry Johnson (President, SWOTA), Western students, faculty and the general public

WHAT: One-hour public symposium with presentations and time for Q&A

WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 1pm-2pm

WHERE: Talbot College, Room 101, Western University – Get Directions

The Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance (SWOTA) and Irene Mathyssen, MP (London–Fanshawe, NDP) are being welcomed by Western University on October 12, 2016 for a symposium on the fight for better passenger rail service.

Western students and faculty travel all the time. They deserve affordable, efficient, and sustainable ways to get to Toronto, to Waterloo, to Windsor and to Ottawa. Why drive congested, dangerous highways and pollute our environment?

SWOTA works with Transport Action Ontario to connect community groups, government stakeholders and businesses, and advocates for better travel options across our region. With climate change on everyone’s mind, and transportation causing a huge percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, smart solutions are needed. And the smartest solution of all is the network we already have: passenger rail.

The event will focus on High-Speed Rail options, the huge expansion of GO Transit in Toronto and VIA Rail’s struggle to survive with inadequate funding. Other topics will include SWOTA’s well-documented solution: Network Southwest and the upcoming reintroduction of the NDP’s proposed VIA Rail Canada Act.

Students value mobility and know that Canada’s public transport system isn’t up to the task of supporting the social and economic opportunities they want. THE POWER OF RAIL Symposium will give students a voice, and enable them to get involved in the discussions that will directly impact their futures.

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: High Speed Rail, London, Network Southwest, VIA Rail

London: Future Hub – Public Forum

March 11, 2016 by swota

Network Southwest Public Forum

A practical plan for an affordable
and convenient public transport
network for Southwestern Ontario

A public forum to present Network Southwest, our action plan for rapid solutions to our region’s transportation challenges and need for car-free mobility, will be held at Fanshawe College in London.

Wednesday March 23, 2016
4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Lecture Theatre D1041
Fanshawe College

Open to all – Free admission

Map - Fanshawe College

 

Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance
Transport Action Canada

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: London, meeting, Network Southwest, Ontario

Network Southwest – St. Thomas Public Forum

May 2, 2015 by swota

Network Southwest Public Forum

As our city grows, as young people reject the culture of the car for environmental and economic reasons, as the boomers age…

  • We never imagined our city, the Railway Capital of Canada, being without public transportation to London and the rest of Ontario.
  • We never imagined our citizens without a way to reach specialized medical services by public transportation.
  • We never imagined tourists being unable to access our city as a destination at convenient times.
  • We never imagined St. Thomas families being unable to connect and help each other outside the city using public transportation.
  • We never imagined gridlock as a way of life for travel to and from Toronto.

We need workable and affordable solutions.

Show that public transportation is important to our city by joining us at a public forum to present Network Southwest, an action plan for rapid solutions to our region’s transportation challenges.

With transportation analyst and government policy advisor:
Greg Gormick
President, On Track Strategies

Wednesday May 27, 2015
7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

St. Thomas CASO Station
750 Talbot Street, St. Thomas N5P 1E2
The CASO station is an accessible venue.

Public Forum Poster St Thomas web
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Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance
Transport Action Canada
Railway City Tourism
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CFUW St. Thomas

Filed Under: Events, News

Network Southwest – London Public Forum

March 15, 2015 by swota

Network Southwest Public Forum

A practical plan for affordable and convenient public transportation in Southwestern Ontario

London will host a public forum to present Network Southwest, an action plan for rapid solutions to our region’s transportation challenges.

With transportation analyst and government policy advisor:
Greg Gormick
President, On Track Strategies
Introduction by Phil Squire, London City Councillor, Ward 6

Wednesday April 8, 2015
5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Wolf Performance Hall
London Public Library

251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
London Public Library is an accessible venue.

London Network Southwest Public Forum Poster
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Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance
Transport Action Canada

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: London, meeting, Network Southwest

Network Southwest – Stratford Public Forum

January 22, 2015 by swota

Network Southwest Public Forum

A practical plan for affordable and convenient public transportation in Southwestern Ontario

Stratford will host a public forum to present Network Southwest, an action plan for rapid solutions to our region’s transportation challenges.

With:
Greg Gormick
President, On Track Strategies
Transportation analyst and government policy advisor

Thursday February 12, 2015
7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Kiwanis Community Centre
111 Lakeside Drive, Stratford, ON N5A 7K5
Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Kiwanis Community Centre is an accessible venue.


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GettingThere.ca
City of Stratford
Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance
Transport Action Canada

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: meeting, Network Southwest, Stratford

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