Five months after launching a pilot project allowing leashed dogs on GO trains and buses with their human commuters, Metrolinx’s board of directors voted Thursday to make it a permanent part of its pet policy. Metrolinx is doing something doggone good. During their Dec. 6 meeting, the Metrolinx board unanimously approved changing its pet policy … Continue reading Metrolinx makes dogs on GO a permanent feature
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Metrolinx considers making dogs on GO a permanent feature
Five months after launching pet pilot project allowing leashed dogs on GO trains and buses with their human commuters, doggone it, the results are in. Tess Fleming is the ultimate GO train passenger. She’s petite, well mannered, loves to sit quietly - and she never puts her paws up on the seat. Tess, a two-year-old … Continue reading Metrolinx considers making dogs on GO a permanent feature
Metrolinx partners with private developer for new Mimico GO Station
Private developer Vandyk signs letter of intent to build station along with mixed-use development Metrolinx has signed a non-binding agreement with a private developer for a major revamp of Mimico Station, in a deal that will see the company foot all construction costs in exchange for air rights. Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster announced Monday at … Continue reading Metrolinx partners with private developer for new Mimico GO Station
Getting to know Don Wright, the new Metrolinx Chair of the Board of Directors
You could feel the new beginning and energy in the room. Taking his new seat at the Metrolinx Board table for the first time on Friday morning, Don Wright said he was excited to take on his new role as Chair. It’s a long way from where Wright started in the transportation industry, making beds … Continue reading Getting to know Don Wright, the new Metrolinx Chair of the Board of Directors
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Apr 2018
Metrolinx continues to demonstrate our commitment to safety and improving the customer experience. On Thursday, April 26th, the Metrolinx Board of Directors held a strategy meeting. President & CEO Phil Verster began by recognizing employees, construction partners and even one of our customers who helped ensure the public's safety. Heroic acts On April 2nd, … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Apr 2018
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Mar 2018
Our Board of Directors met today. Phil opened the public session by pausing to celebrate the women at Metrolinx who contribute across all disciplines and at all levels. Phil reinforced our commitment to diversity and inclusion, noting that half of our Board members are women, as well as more than half of our Senior Management … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Mar 2018
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Dec 2017
Our Board of Directors held their final meeting for 2017 today. President and CEO Phil Verster opened the public session of the meeting by commending Transit Safety Officers Caleb Hannah, Steve Cauwenbergs, William Ng and Acting Sgt. Devon Spiers for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with a security incident last night at Rouge Hill … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Dec 2017
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Oct 2017
The Metrolinx Board of Directors held a special public session today as part of their annual strategy meeting. It was a first for our new President and CEO Phil Verster. Phil opened the public session of the meeting by recapping his first month here at Metrolinx, including what he’s learned on his visits to the … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Oct 2017
Metrolinx Board Meeting – Sept 2017
The Metrolinx Board of Directors met today to receive a number of reports, including updates on PRESTO, Metrolinx’s capital projects, the next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and fare integration. Board Chair Rob Prichard addressed his correspondence with Minister Del Duca on the proposed Kirby Road and Lawrence East GO stations, which confirms that Metrolinx will … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – Sept 2017
Metrolinx Board Meeting – June 2017
The Metrolinx Board of Directors met today to receive a number of reports, including updates on PRESTO, Metrolinx’s capital projects and GO service expansion. PRESTO Update PRESTO Executive Vice President Rob Hollis reported on the PRESTO retail partnership with Loblaw, which entails Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Toronto selling PRESTO cards and offering PRESTO … Continue reading Metrolinx Board Meeting – June 2017
