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town of oakvilleListing of issues pertaining to Oakville and⁄or issues that are dealt with at the municipal level of government. active transportation master plan Oakville budget and 2009 fare increase active transportation master plan Oakville's Active Transportation Master Plan is underway as of the latter half of 2008. GreenTrans members are involved in the stakeholder consultations. Upcoming meeting announcements are being posted to our blog. Chris Clapham is the Town's Sustainable Transportation Program Coordinator. He can be reached at cclapham@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601 ext. 3306. Related News The five year transit service plan for 2008-2012 introduces a modified grid system to Oakville Transit. This plan has been approved by Council in principle, but some of the details have yet to be finalized. The plan will be implemented starting in September 2009. Related News Oakville is scheduled to be an early adopter of the new fare card technology, Presto, which will eventually be rolled out across the entire Greater Toronto Area. The program will be introduced to Oakville in stages, beginning in September 2009. Related News Oakville budget and 2009 fare increase On Monday, December 1, 2008, Oakville Town Council approved the budget for 2009, including a 3.89% tax increase. The budget includes a fare increase effective January 1, 2009 (cash fare to be $3.00) and another potential fare increase to coincide with the introduction of the new transit service plan in September 2009. Otherwise, service has been maintained and no new service will be introduced before September. For discussion about the budget, visit our blog. Related News Related Links Town of Oakville budget webpage Oakville Transit 2009 fare increase At long last, the Transportation Master Plan is ready. The plan will be presented at Planning & Development Council on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. If it gets the go-ahead, the plan will go out for a 30-day review period before coming back to Council for approval. Related News What are the federal and provincial gas tax rebates being spent on in Oakville? Related Links Traffic Calming promotes healthy lifestyles and sustainable transportation networks. Making roadways safer and more attractive to pedestrians, traffic calming increases their dominance over automobiles by creating a safer pedestrian environment. Campaigns - town wide traffic calming policy Related News Related Links
region of haltonListing of issues pertaining to Halton Region and⁄or issues that are dealt with at the regional level of government. Oakville and Burlington will be early adopters of the new GTA Fare Card program. By 2010, one card will be used to pay for all travel on transit within the Greater Toronto Area. Other forms of payment, except cash, will be eliminated. Related News Oakville Endorses Province’s Fare Card Initiative Ministry of Transportation press release — Oct. 12, 2006 Related Links This project is currently on hold. Related News A combination of solutions work together to reduce gridlock and lessen its effects on the environment. Related News Related Links Victoria Transport Policy Institute — TDM GreenTrans is advocating for public transit service between Oakville and Milton, as well as buses running along Dundas Street through Halton. Related News Related Links
province of ontarioListing of issues pertaining to Ontario and⁄or issues that are dealt with at the provincial level of government. niagara to gta corridor Phase 1 of the study is beginning. Because of the long gap since the Terms of Reference stage, Public Stakeholder Orientation Sessions are being held the week of April 23, 2007. Public Information Centres will be held later in the spring. If interested in being part of the Stakeholder Orientation process, please email project_team@niagara-gta.com. Related News HOV lanes proposed for QEW road widening through Oakville and Burlington. Related Links The Ministry of Transportation is undergoing an Environmental Assessement to create a new 400 series highway north of the 401 and west of Toronto. Draft Terms of Reference have been developed. Four Public Information Centres are being held, the first being in Brampton on Monday, April 16, 2007 and the last in Georgetown on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Related News Terms of Reference have been approved for this project relating to the north end of Highway 427. Public Information Centre being held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Le Jardin Special Events Centre in Woodbridge from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Related News The Ministry of Transportation is undergoing an Environmental Assessement to extend the eastern end of Highway 407 to join Highway 401. Related News Buying locally grown produce and other consumer goods decreases the need for long distance transport, and thereby reduces the burning of fossil fuels and associated negative environmental impacts. Related News Related Links GTA Agricultural Action Committee and Local Food List GTA Local Food Plus (formerly Local Flavour Plus) Kawartha Choice — Where to buy local Prince Edward County — Harvestin’ the County Canadian Organic Growers — Where to buy organics Ontario Public Health Association — Buy Local Campaigns and Gleaning programs
canadaListing of issues pertaining to other parts of Canada and⁄or issues that are dealt with at the federal level of government. The transportation sector is one of the biggest causes of air pollution, which affects public health. Related News Related Links Lung Association — Pollution & Air Quality Links on child safety in automobiles and school buses. Related News Related Links Transport Canada — Child Safety MTO — Tips for Installing Child Car Seats Exposure to diesel particulate matter while riding school buses is linked to acute and chronic health problems such as asthma and lung disease. Emissions are particularly bad in older school buses. Related News Ontario Public Health Association — School Bus Report Related Links Ontario Public Health Association — slide show It is generally more efficient to transport freight by rail or water over long distances. Multimodal transport usually refers to transporting commercial goods by truck for the short haul pick-up and delivery, and using more efficient modes for the bulk of the journey. Related News
north americaListing of related issues in North America. accidental deaths due to automobiles Active transportation is any form of transportation powered by human muscles, including cycling and walking. Active transportation does not pollute and improves personal physical fitness. Related News Related Links Public Health Agency of Canada Go for Green — Active Transportation accidental deaths due to automobiles Statistics on pedestrian and passenger casualties and fatalities due to motor vehicle accidents. Related News Related Links Transport Canada — Pedestrian fatalities and injuries Canadian Motor Vehicles Traffic Collision Statistics National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Have you ever thought about how far the ingredients in your meal travelled to get to your plate? Related News Related Links
globalListing of issues from around the world. environmental cost of air travel The world has used approximately 50% of all its oil reserves, and the speed of consumption is increasing. Gas prices are rising as demand begins to outpace supply. Related News Related Links Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas Greenhouse gases caused by the burning of fossil fuels are causing temperatures to rise around the world. The transportation sector is a major contributor to this problem. Related News Related Links environmental cost of air travel Air travel is the world’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change. Aircraft contrails might be a contributor to global dimming, which is masking the effects of global warming. Related News Related Links Air Canada — Carbon Offset Program ZeroFootprint — Offset Your Travel EcoBusinessLinks Environmental Directory — Carbon Offset Survey Airportwatch (UK) — Climate Change Briefing Sheets
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