Taxi licenses shouldn’t be further restricted
Below is a letter I sent to Regional Council on behalf of TriTAG. See the December 11 agenda of the Licensing and Retail Committee for the referenced report. Dear Council, We were dismayed to learn of...
View ArticleChoosing a better land-use future
Transportation choice is inextricably linked to land use. When cities sprawl, the ability for citizens to freely choose their means of transportation diminishes as the number of trips requiring a car...
View ArticleGRT 2014 Budget Opportunities
Last night there was a public input session for the Region of Waterloo 2014 budget, following the release of the first budget draft. This is what we presented there on the subject of transit funding:...
View ArticleVIDEO: Where will ION Light Rail Transit take you?
TriTAG supports Light Rail Transit for Waterloo Region because it will be the backbone of our entire transit network, and a vital part of our growth as one of Canada’s largest urban areas. This region...
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INFOGRAPHIC: LRT is on the way!
What is LRT? Why is it being built? How will it affect the community? When and where can I ride it? ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the solution Waterloo Region needs to manage our growth, connect our...
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Fear-mongering and dirty tricks on Manitou Drive
TriTAG is concerned by apparently disingenuous tactics being used in an attempt to derail plans for Waterloo Region’s first segregated bike lanes on Manitou Drive. In August, the Regional Planning and...
View ArticleWhat are your priorities for Waterloo Region?
The Region is collecting public input for its 2015-18 Strategic Plan and conducting a service review. The choices made over the next few years regarding transit, active transportation, and land use...
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More ways to make your voice heard
Democracy isn’t just for elections. Two weeks ago, we told you about how you can help the Region set its priorities for the next few years. But the Region isn’t the only one listening – there are...
View ArticleTransit and the 2015 budget: a letter to Regional Council
Dear members of Regional Council, Over the past several years, transit has been squeezed to meet arbitrary cost-recovery targets. Now that GRT has achieved those targets, TriTAG is pleased to see that...
View ArticleMore consultations!
Regional Strategic Plan In addition to the online “Strat Chat” forum, the Region is hosting a series of focus groups and public forums to help set its new strategic plan. Focus Groups: Focus Group 1:...
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A brief look at the new Northfield multi-use path
Northfield Drive East has a new multi-use path. The stretch between Wissler and Bridge previously was just a two-lane road with unpaved shoulders and no sidewalks or bike lanes. It was supposed to be...
View ArticleCould University Ave slip through the cracks?
On Tuesday, Regional staff will be presenting a report to the Planning and Works Committee, recommending the widening of University Ave between Erb St and Keats Way from 2 lanes to 4, and the addition...
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An alternative design for University Avenue
In our last post, we raised some concerns with the Region’s recommended design for the reconstruction of University Avenue between Erb Street and Keats Way. In particular we have issues with the...
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Signs, signs, everywhere a sign
Regional staff think they can reduce bike crashes with ‘cyclist dismount’ signs. Provincial guidelines say that’s a bad idea. It’s no surprise that over half of all collisions between bikes and cars...
View ArticleShifting gears for climate in Waterloo Region
TriTAG sees itself as an organization focused on transportation issues. That’s not to say that we don’t have concern for environmental issues, but that we look at a wide range of benefits from...
View ArticlePolitical momentum growing for protected bike lanes
Better bike lanes are coming to University Ave, and possibly more roads across Waterloo Region, as Council rejected a staff proposal that would have doubled-down on the status quo of on-street cycling....
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What’s in store for Grand River Transit?
What’s in store for GRT? As we prepare for the arrival of ION, the region’s Transit Services has given us a glimpse into the next few years of Grand River Transit. Here at TriTAG, there’s nothing we...
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How long should you have to wait for the bus?
Imagine a gate at the end of your driveway that opens only once every 30 minutes. How would that affect you? We tend to think of trips by car in terms of how much time they will take. So it’s natural...
View ArticleWeek in review: October 22, 2016
Regional Budget It’s time for the Region to start preparing next year’s budget again. Assessments are down, which means less natural revenue growth. The projected property tax increase to cover planned...
View ArticleRegional Budget 2019: time for some bus love
On Tuesday, councillors will be finalizing the 2019 Region of Waterloo budget. Unfortunately, proposed transit improvements, vital to Grand River Transit’s growth, are under potential threat, as...
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