Posts Tagged ‘GO Transit’

The Big Move Transportation Plan: An Oakville Update

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Frustration. Gridlock. You’re going to be late, again. Getting around doesn’t feel easy. In fact, it feels unnecessarily difficult. According to Metrolinx (a transportation agency of the Government of Ontario), the average Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) commuter spends 82 minutes trying to get to work every day. And, it’s only going to get worse as the Halton Region continues to grow. In the last 20 years, the Region has expanded by more than 188,000 people or 60 percent – that’s like adding in another Oakville!

By now, you may have heard of The “Big Move”, a 25-year, $50-billion dollar transportation plan designed by Metrolinx (and launched in 2008) to address what are some of the worst commute times in North America. (more…)

GO Transit Fares to Increase

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Next month, commuters will see their GO Transit ticket prices increase as Metrolinx approved a GO Transit fare increase. Set to take effect on February 18, 2012, this fare increase, the first in two years, will enable GO to continue meeting the needs of their ridership.

“A fare increase this year is necessary to ensure that GO Transit can continue to provide good customer service, expand services and manage increased costs in areas like fuel and hydro.” said Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO, Metrolinx.

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