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
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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
Help shape the next Regional Transportation Plan
The Regional Transportation Plan was first published in 2008, and it guides the work that needs to be done over the next 25 years to transform the way we move. Today, there are more than 500 projects underway throughout the region, all designed to create a fast, seamless and reliable travel experience. As we continue … Continue reading Help shape the next Regional Transportation Plan
News Roundup
You’re reading this, so we’re assuming that you have some interest in what we’re doing at Metrolinx. Take it one step further and join the discussion on the Regional Transportation Plan at metrolinxengage.com. You have until November 30 to have your say. Earlier this fall, PwC released a report that listed Toronto as one of … Continue reading News Roundup
Active School Travel
When our program Smart Commute released a series of reports last spring on trends around kids and active school travel, we had an ulterior motive. Other than the obvious that kids walking and/or cycling more means healthier kids, we were trying to help cultivate smart commuters of the future. In 2011, there were at least … Continue reading Active School Travel
News Roundup
The Crosstown team outdid themselves in August. Among other milestones, they completed tunneling the 10-km underground portion of the 19-km LRT project. We want to extend our thanks to the tunnel boring machines (Dennis, Lea, Don, and Humber) for their perseverance through some hard situations. Above ground, construction is already underway on several stations. In … Continue reading News Roundup
