Oakville Beaver, 15 Jun 1994, p. 3

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"The system is not transporting them efficiently enough," he said. The entrenched fixation on the akville GO Station as the axis of the system must be reâ€"thought, he continued. Even with the new Smithâ€"Triller Viaduct, he said, pasâ€" sengers wishing to make the hop rom Glen Abbey to River Oaks ave to suffer the haul to the GO Station and back. With Oakville‘s population swelling every year â€" projected figâ€" ures run as high as 155,000 by 2001 â€" local politicians cannot rely on the road system alone. A failed transit system also raisâ€" es the spectre of the environmental impact of reliance on the automoâ€" bile, he added. "Our transit system is failing miserably the needs of that growth," stated Lambert. "It has to expand to meet the growing needs of the comâ€" Fnunity.” Lambert also discussed the need for tax reform for Canadian corpoâ€" rations in order to ensure they pay their fair share. Without improveâ€" "Transit is now a glorified car ool for commuters that is not servâ€" ing the whole town," said Lambert. ‘Cuts have disjointed service outâ€" ide of peak hours." Town cuts gutting Oakville Transit bays union boss The first incongruity is a transit jystem which is shrinking even as he town‘s population expands. This, coupled with the unfair focus on commuters at the expense other residents, has resulted in a discourâ€" iged ridership which has dropped ff by 67,000 fares between 1992 ind 1993. Further cuts only perpetâ€" iate this viscious circle. "All we wanted to really do ... is et our message out between budâ€" tets and not at crisis time," said sambert, hoping to sideâ€"step a "criâ€" isâ€"cut" mentality. "We want to juild people‘s perspective from this ide of the table." Last June the workers protested it Town Hall in opposition to cuts ‘ffecting front line workers while ie claimed tiers of excessive dministration and sixâ€"figure alaries go unchallenged. At the ime, the Town was embroiled in bocial Contract negotiations and heir resulting impact on the budget. This year, Lambert said workers vant to say their piece well ahead f formal 1995 Budget deliberaâ€" ions. 3y HOWARD MOZEL une 15, 1994 Jakville Beaver Staff Lambert, chairman of CAW Local 1256, was front and centre aturday as Oakville Transit workâ€" rs rallied at Town Hall to draw ttention to what he calls "disjointâ€" d" transit service and the cutbacks vhich have contributed to its eroâ€" ion. Mondays: 7:00â€"9:30 p.m. (July 4 â€" August 1) or Thursday: 2:00â€"4:30 p.m. (July 7 â€" August 4) AT APPLEBY COLLEGE TO REGISTER: CALL 8$49â€"9876 What a difference a year makes ot to Willie Lambert. Get THE WRITER‘S EDGE in a 5â€"week workshop geared to improving essay writing and University research method. GRADE 12, O.A.C., UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: "We have to broaden people‘s perspective," said Lambert. "We will try our best to put tranâ€" sit on the campaign and make local politicians answer to growth," he said. ments, the deficit will continue to inflate and its impact will keep filâ€" tering down to the public service. In the end, the average taxpayer is left shouldering the burden. While he says he doesn‘t want to slam anyone individually, Lambert says this issue will be made part of this November‘s municipal election. WILLIE LAMBERT Aest of all, the spectacular Penthouses and Skyview Suites at Village Pare are uncommonly priced from an incredible $114,900**! Imagine your choice of such luxurious finishes as ceramic and marble foyers, upgraded floor finishes, fabulous gourmet kitchens and oversized marble baths... truly "life at the top" from an unheard of price of just $114,900**! A ake note! This is it! The final release at Village Parc, and we‘ve saved the best for last! The spectacular Penthouse and Skyview Suites at Village Pare must be seen to be appreciated! Breathtaking views of the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario, Halton Hills, and the tranquil secure community of Milton from your luxurious home "in the sky". 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSES AND SKYVIEW SUITES pool for commuters that is not serving the whole town." now a glorified car "Transit is THE OAKVILLE BEAVER yâ€" ALL THIS WEEK ALL NEW VEHICLES W :»SALE PRICED! a 3 ) COME AND JOIN US FOR A BAR~â€"B â€" UE SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1994 (Prices Are Clearly Marked In Every Window) *Daily, 1l1am to 6pm, *Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 12n0on to 5pm. 416â€"360â€"6441 Toronto 905â€"875â€"0030 Milton

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