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My take on the proposed changes are as follows:

I'm in favour of the University Ixpress using Bridge St.
Route 13 Laurelwood should travel to Ira Needles, linking a neighbourhood with a large...

The developer isn't stupid. If they didn't think that this project would make them money, they wouldn't do it. Obviously, they see something in the site.

Kitchener Market BIA?

I'm not sure if this was proposed in the past, but what if the market neighbourhood in Kitchener created their own BIA? I'm aware that downtown Kitchener already has a BIA...

^The best we can do is e-mail GO and demand they have the route run from the Charles St Terminal. I think it's a no-brainer decision, despite their train station being at Victoria/Weber.

I tried...

Ultimately, it'll be up to the vehicle manufacturer to build a vehicle that will best fit the characteristics of our line. The track gauge (which will likely be standard size), and turning radiuses...

Great pics! Regarding weekend service, please realize that GO would love to provide all day service on the Georgetown (Kitchener) and Milton lines, but they have to deal with budgets, and more...

The crowds on the 25 aren't just during thursdays and fridays. I've taken it on a wednesday morning heading toward Mississauga and every seat was taken.

^Well said.
A lot of the speculators focus solely on the North American stats, but fail to realize that RIM is dominating Latin America and parts of Asia (source: Globe and Mail)

Here's the airliners.net forum post on the new route.
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5332615/

This comment seems pretty accurate:
" I'm sure most people...

This is fantastic news for Waterloo Region! Important connections exist at Chicago from AA's network, such as LA, San Francisco, San Diego, and Tokyo, which should be a benefit to local businesses.

^Finally!

As a student travelling from Forest Glen to UW, I can say that the 12 is the fastest option to UW at Seagram. It usually takes about 20 minutes from UW south entrance to Forest Glen, while the 201...

The Fischer Hallman Express would hit almost all of the stops that it currently does from Highland Hills Mall to Keats Way, with the removal of a few stops (presumably Winchester, Midwood,...

For all of those that weren't able to check out the PCC or the online proposed changes on GRT's website, the Ixpress will operate on a 10 minute frequency from 7am to 7pm. Route 12 will move to 15...

The Liberals have recruited Dr. Robert Rosehart as their candidate. He's got a pretty impressive resume (Engineering PhD from UW, former president of Lakehead University, former president of Wilfred...

New website for the Airport
http://waterlooairport.ca/en/

Air Service Annouced...

Back on topic folks. I wonder when the open houses will be held.

The public, along with transit planners. The Shelly/Courtland station would essentially serve a large section of southwestern Kitchener (Country Hills, Glencairn, Alpine, Laurentian, Laurentian...

I like the proposed changes for 2011. I think the frequency increases to the Ixpress and the 52 are long overdue, and I think the realignment of rt 12 is a good idea.

http://www.bearskinairlines.com/

The survey is located here. I encourage all of you to fill it out, and help give Waterloo Region residents more flying options out of YKF.

A few years ago I recieved an e-mail from Bearskin a few months prior to the introduction of flights to Ottawa. Today I got another e-mail from them, similar in nature. This e-mail was regarding...

CKCO reported today that Westjet will be re-introducing Vancouver flights starting some time in June-labour day. No info about this on the Airport's website, or Westjet's website.
Also,
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This should be completed initially rather than later. Imagine the distruptions created if grade-separation was to occur later (the line wouldn't be able to function, and it would be inconvenient...

I'm hopeful that as soon as the region gets back the report from planners suggesting ways of saving money, council will endorse LRT. I talked to Tom Galloway on election night, and he said that LRT...

I emailed Mark Whaley Today:Hello Mark,
As a resident of Waterloo, I'm disgusted with the misinformation that you're spreading. You're quoted as saying “If I had to hazard a guess, there were more...

I think the Courtland/Block Line area would be better served with retail incorporated into new buildings (mixed use). There is already a plaza at Shelly/Courtland.

^ Wow, what bull sh!t

Since GRT is moving away from a decentralized transit system, there wont be a need for an Uptown transit terminal.

Can I recommend everyone to send an email to Lynn Haddrall (Editor-in-Chief) at lhaddrall@therecord.com to bring up the issue of Jeff Outhit's articles. He does not inform the public about issues....

Haha, funny you mention that. I'm in planning, and I might've contacted a few of my buddies in architecture.. :P

Great News for the Region! The momentum should not stop here. Increasing the frequency of trains on this line is a must, along with an extension of the Milton line. I hope the tracks will see some...

Does anyone want to bring 'anti-outhit' signs to the rally, protesting the garbage that he's writing every week?

Very good points have been raised regarding this topic. While I don't have any concrete suggestions, I can say that pedestrian tunnels have failed in the past. They lead to a higher concentration of...

I disagree with you regarding the roundabout. Pedestrian often find roundabouts hard to navigate because motorists have no courtesy towards them. If we are able to keep all traffic moving (which is...

Do you know what's slated to happen with the current studio? Hopefully the current studio will be renovated, creating two usable studios.

Is it safe to say that we have a business-minded council?

Council wouldn't be dropping money. This would be a significant investment in the regions livability and transit infrastructure. Proponents of LRT are often very short-sighted when it comes to...

^ *tear of joy

Besides the typical bull shit from Jeff Outhit, this is great news. Hopefully our council has some vision, and dont back away from the project (one, which has had professional planners and engineers...

I'm pretty disappointed that $6.1 million will be spent over 2 decades, when it could be done in about 5 years. If the city was truly committed to making Kitchener bicycle-friendly, it should not...

I don't think we're going to see any new routes or major changes this September. Next years budget is the one with the extra $4 million allocated for GRT (can someone confirm this?). That's when...

I'm hoping that the YVR service gets enough service to warrant yearly service, as well as the introduction of flights to Halifax. With regards to an American destination, I'd go for either New York...

The fact that GO has issued a tender regarding construction of a layover facility probably means that the province will announce an extension of the Georgetown line.

I think it only makes sense for Kitchener and Waterloo to amalgamate. We're practically one city.

Really? That's great news! The bigger the attractions we get, the more the local economy benfits.

Kudos to everyone who put time into setting WW up!
And like Spokes mentioned, if you're a guest, REGISTER! It'll make for a more interesting conversation.

I like option #1 the best, but I've gotta say, these 3 options aren't that great. They seem kinda boring.

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In no particular order:
-LRT funding approval from Feds & Province
-Completion of Arrow Lofts
-Beginning of City Centre Condo's sales
-Increased GO service, with buses continuing on to York U &...