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May 13, 2010
From: Metrolinx/GO Transit Electrification Study
An Invitation to Attend Electrification Study Update Meeting – Georgetown Corridor
Metrolinx has initiated a study of the electrification of the entire GO Transit rail system – all seven corridors – as a future alternative to diesel trains now in service. This comprehensive study will consider all potential benefits and costs for various propulsion technologies including diesel technology and electric propulsion for GO trains in the future. A joint venture of Delcan Corporation and Arup Group Inc. is leading the study, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
The update meeting will be held Thursday, May 27th 2010 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor Street West. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the Electrification Study progress to date. The meeting format will consist of a presentation by the Electrification Study Team, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and offer feedback on the work completed to date.
If you wish to attend the meeting, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 24th to estudy@metrolinx.com – so we can ensure we do not exceed capacity. I would also ask that you circulate this invitation to others in your community who might be interested in attending the Update Meeting.
In the meantime, I invite you to visit the updated Electrification Study website for more information about the study: http://www.gotransit.com/estudy.
Sincerely,
Karen Pitre
Project Director
Electrification Study
May 18, 2010
R. B. wrote:
Hello on behalf of Green 13. Here is a list of upcoming events:
Your Invitation to the Parkdale High-Park
COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON FEDERAL ISSUES
Topic: Federal Transportation Policy and Metrolinx Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Bishop Marrocco Catholic Secondary School, 1515 Bloor Street West (at Dundas Street West)
A reminder to join me for my next regular “Community Council on Federal Issues (flyer with agenda at http://www.gerardkennedy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Community-Council-Flyer-May-20101.pdf ). It is an opportunity for me to learn your views on current federal issues and to let you know about the initiatives that I am undertaking on your behalf. Some of my current projects are listed on the attached flyer and you are invited to get involved in any that are of interest.
As you may know, Metrolinx/GO is proposing a large increase in the number of diesel commuter trains travelling through our neighbourhood. Our next meeting will discuss their proposal in relation to federal government transportation policy.
I also invite you to help shape Canada from Parkdale-High Park by joining my non-partisan “Community Council on Federal Issues”. The council is made up of interested community members and leaders of local organizations. Members are invited to attend regular public town hall meetings, receive MP Reports (to view my April 2010 MP Report please go to:
http://www.gerardkennedy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/April-2010-MP-Report.pdf ), as well as review information and provide advice on issues about which they care.
For more information:
Phone: (416) 769-5072
Email: kenneG1@parl.gc.ca
WHEN: Women's Healthy Environment Network
May 20, 2010
From: Manuel Pedrosa
Manager, Community Relations
Georgetown South Project
Attached you will find an invitation to a community open house to discuss what has been completed so far for the West Toronto Diamond grade separation and to review upcoming work during the CP connecting track closure from July 3 to 17. The community open houses will take place on:
Wednesday, June 2 Saturday, June 5 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Presentation* Presentation* 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- Followed by a Q&A.
Also attached is a copy of the latest community update that will be distributed to the community shortly along with the open house notice. We ask that you share this information with your constituents. For more information, please visit our Website at www.gotransit.com/wtd.
From: Clean Train Coalition
Metrolinx Electrification Study Update and Public Meeting
Metrolinx is hosting a public meeting this Thursday to update community members on the electrification study. After a brief presentation, there will be an opportunity for people to ask questions and provide feedback on work done to date.
Join the Clean Train Coalition as we continue to insist that only clean, quiet electric trains should be used for expansion of service on the densely populated Georgetown rail corridor. Don’t miss this opportunity to let Metrolinx know what you think!
Where: The Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor Street West
When: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Clean Train Information Evening in the Junction
The Clean Train Coalition will be holding an information session at the Annette Street Public Library. This meeting is intended to serve as an introduction to the issue and to get interested parties up to speed on the ongoing advocacy work of the CTC.
Come meet members of the Clean Train Coalition, the grassroots group demanding that this rail line GO ELECTRIC. Learn about the effects of diesel pollution on children’s health, and the impact diesel trains would have on local parks and neighbourhoods along the corridor. Hear why electric rail is the right way to go and how you can help make that solution a reality.
Join us! Be part of the solution! Clean Transit is possible!
Where: Annette Street Public Library, 145 Annette St.
When: Tuesday June 1, 7pm
A Win at the Parks and Environment Committee
Members of the Clean Train Coalition made deputations to the City of Toronto’s Parks and Environment Committee on May 21st. We asked the committee to protect parks along the Georgetown rail corridor from the fumes, noise and vibration that would result from the proposed diesel-based service expansion along this corridor.
Public parks are the heart and soul of the community and must be preserved as clean, quiet places in which we can relax from the stresses of urban life and participate together with our local communities in recreational activities.
In response to the deputations, the committee passed a number of motions including recommendations that:
- the Parks department do an analysis of the number of parks which would be adversely affected by an increase in diesel traffic;
- the electrification of the Air Rail Link be given priority precedence;
- the Parks & Environment Committee and the Board of Health jointly invite the provincial ministers of Transport, Infrastructure, and Environment to sit down with them to discuss the ARL as test case for electrification; and
- a noise and vibration study be completed by the Medical Officer of Health in consultation with noise and vibration specialists.
The Clean Train Coalition would like to thank the Parks and Environment Committee for their support and attention to our concerns about the deleterious effects of the planned diesel train expansion on parks near the Georgetown rail corridor.
Gerard Kennedy - Better Late than Never
At a meeting held on May 19th Gerard Kennedy told the public that he believe this expansion should only go ahead if it will create no negative health impacts on any of the neighbourhoods it passes through. Kennedy shared plans to work with other elected representatives across multiple levels of government to advocate for the electrification of the corridor.
Gerard is now one of many politicians who support the work of the CTC. We are glad he is now on side, and we will work with him and the other representatives on this issue.
Continuing Pressure at the Municipal Level
The Mayoral race is heating up, and Clean Trains will be on the agenda. At a recent debate in BloorWestVillage, the mayoral front runners were asked for their opinion of the issue. Here is some of what was said: http://bit.ly/cfXvvz
We ask all our supporters to continue to press for electrification at every opportunity. We need a mayor who will champion this issue for us, and we need councillors who are knowledgeable and willing to go to bat for their constituents.
If you attend a debate, or if you are speaking with any prospective candidates in this election, tell them you demand electrification. Ask them what they have done and what they are willing to do. Make it clear that your vote is one for electrification!
Please forward to your networks
Clean Transit is possible!
May 27, 2010
D. C. wrote:
TONIGHT
Lithuanian House at 7pm for an update on the Electrification Study.
Don't worry if you haven't RSVP'd.
See you tonight!
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An Invitation to Attend Electrification Study Update Meeting – Georgetown Corridor
Metrolinx has initiated a study of the electrification of the entire GO Transit rail system – all seven corridors – as a future alternative to diesel trains now in service. This comprehensive study will consider all potential benefits and costs for various propulsion technologies including diesel technology and electric propulsion for GO trains in the future. A joint venture of Delcan Corporation and Arup Group Inc. is leading the study, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
The update meeting will be held Thursday, May 27th 2010 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor Street West. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the Electrification Study progress to date. The meeting format will consist of a presentation by the Electrification Study Team, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and offer feedback on the work completed to date.
If you wish to attend the meeting, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 24th to estudy@metrolinx.com – so we can ensure we do not exceed capacity. I would also ask that you circulate this invitation to others in your community who might be interested in attending the Update Meeting.
In the meantime, I invite you to visit the updated Electrification Study website for more information about the study: www.gotransit.com/estudy.
May 31, 2010
R. B. wrote:
Clean Train Coalition
presents a
Diesel Train Information Evening
at
Annette Street Public Library
145 Annette Street
Tuesday June 1, 7pm
Are you aware that Metrolinx plan to run hundreds of polluting, diesel-powered trains through this neighbourhood? Are you concerned about air quality and healthy neighbourhoods? Come meet Members of the Clean Train Coalition, the grassroots group demanding that this rail line GO ELECTRIC.
Learn about the effects of diesel pollution on children’s health, and the impact diesel trains would have on local parks and neighbourhoods along the corridor. Hear why electric rail is the right way to go and how you can help make that solution a reality.
Join us! Be part of the solution!
Clean Transit is possible!
See the flyer.