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August 18, 2009, 1 e-mail

Join the Clean Train Coalition as we advocate for the electrification of the Rail Corridor which cuts through West End Toronto. We are supporters of increased public transit, but deeply concerned with the current proposal to run over 400 diesel-powered trains through one of the most densely populated parts of our region. This expansion, as currently planned, will endanger the health of residents, pollute our already burdened environment, and tear at the fabric of our neighbourhoods. Help us to see this expansion Go Electric! Clean Transit is possible!

THE HUMAN TRAIN PROTEST MARCH, LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER, 2009

Join in a massive protest against the Metrolinx Dirty Diesel plan for the Georgetown-Union Rail Corridor, which will run 400 diesel trains per day through our neighbourhoods.

Walking our streets as close as possible to the Rail corridor, concerned residents will form the Human Train to highlight the human impacts this proposed expansion will have, and to demand the electrification of service along this densely-populated, urban rail corridor.

A core group will walk the entirety of the line as it winds its way through Weston, MountDennis, The Junction, West Bend, Roncesvalles, Brockton, Parkdale, LibertyVillage, and on to Union Station. Get on board the Human Train, walk the entire route, or “hop on” and “hop off” along the way. Join the festivities at one of the scheduled stops, or come out to the rally planned at the end.

We need your help to make it happen. Email info@cleantrain.ca to get involved. Plan an event at your neighbourhood “stop”, register how far you’ll “ride” the train, donate time, money or services, and tell your friends and neighbours.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Metrolinx has finalized their Environmental Progress (EPR) report, but despite the overwhelming number of comments from concerned citizens, electrification is still not on the table. The EPR is open for further comment through to the end of August, and the Clean Train Coalition intends to submit a comment, this time directed to the Minister of the Environment, asking him to intervene. Help strengthen our plea by adding your name and that of your friends and family to our long and ever growing list of supporters. Print out a copy of our petition, get it signed, and then contact us at petitions@cleantrain.ca, and we'll arrange to pick it up. You can download a copy here.

If have a signed copy of the petition, please let us know as we're hoping to collect them by August 25th, and submit them along with our submission to the MOE.

If you haven't signed our online petition, please do and send an email to your friends and family, asking them to do the same. You can sign on here.

TORONTO BOARD OF HEALTH

The Toronto Board of Health is one of many organizations that agrees with the Clean Train Coalition. They have come out publicly to declare their support for an electrified regional rail expansion but opposition to the proposed use of diesel trains in Metrolinx' proposed Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link. You can read about the Board of Health's position here.

KEEP UP THE PRESSURE

Aside from adding your voice to ours, let the Minister of the Environment and your MPP know how you feel. Go to http://www.cleantrain.ca/moe.php to find out how.

INTERESTED IN HELPING?

The Clean Train Coalition is comprised entirely of volunteers. As such, we're always looking for more help. If you're interested in helping with fundraising, writing, media, economic analysis, or some other campaign-related matter, email us at info@cleantrain.ca and we'll get back to you.

Help get the word out - get your neighbours to sign up to http://www.cleantrain.ca


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