REGISTER VIA ZOOM LINK BELOW!
Join members of the Hamilton Transit Riders Union steering committee and listen to some of our key focuses for public transit in Hamilton, and what we want to plan as we get ready for the HSR to unveil their new bus network!
Short presentations will be made by steering committee members Ian Borsuk, Don McLean, and Karl Andrus – along with a presentation by Sam Hersh from ATU Canada. These presentations will be followed by an open discussion by attendees to talk about Hamilton’s public transit. This will be the first of our ongoing bimonthly forums.
Please note, the Zoom call for this meeting is hosted by Environment Hamilton. The HTRU has been supported by Environment Hamilton, Hamilton District Labour Council, and ATU 107.
Opinion | It’s potholes vs. buses this winter in Hamilton, and potholes are winning | TheSpec.com
Even the bus drivers won’t drive some stretches of Hamilton road, so pockmarked are they, especially one of the city’s busiest streets, Main West, by the McMaster hospital.
Source: Opinion | It’s potholes vs. buses this winter in Hamilton, and potholes are winning | TheSpec.com
German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution | World news | The Guardian
“We are considering public transport free of charge in order to reduce the number of private cars,” three ministers including the environment minister, Barbara Hendricks, wrote to EU environment commissioner Karmenu Vella in the letter seen by AFP Tuesday.
Source: German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution | World news | The Guardian
Who’s a Bedroom Community? | Civicplan | Planning Engagement Research
There are 212,230 commuters in the Hamilton Census Subdivision (CSD) which encompasses the city of Hamilton. Of that total, nearly 70 percent work in the City of Hamilton (Table 1).
Source: Who’s a Bedroom Community? | Civicplan | Planning Engagement Research
Traffic congestion costs average GTA household $125 a year, report says | TheSpec.com
… congestion on GTA highways — a problem that is costing the average household $125 a year, according to a report from the Toronto Region Board of Trade …
Source: Traffic congestion costs average GTA household $125 a year, report says | TheSpec.com
Queen South neighbours appeal to drivers: Slow down! | TheSpec.com
About 35 residents of the Durand neighbourhood gathered at the crosswalk at Queen and Herkimer streets Monday morning holding signs appealing to drivers on Queen to slow down.
Source: Queen South neighbours appeal to drivers: Slow down! | TheSpec.com
Opinion | We need leaders who understand transit is a strategic asset | TheSpec.com
Opinion | Our transit woes just an election away | TheSpec.com
I picked up an HSR bus pass for February. According to my math it was the best deal for my money, and it was a lot of money, too. At $101.20, it took care of a healthy chunk of my disposable income this month and, being retired, I don’t have much. But now I don’t have to worry about bus money, tickets or transfers, or topping up my Presto card if I had one. It’s true that if I lose it, too bad, so sad, but I think I’m old enough to take care of things I value.
Source: Opinion | Our transit woes just an election away | TheSpec.com