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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 7, 20 19 | 8 Metrolinx is transforming the existing GO system to deliver a whole new rapid transit experience, making connections like never before. The Kitchener GO expansion will transform the line into a true frequent rapid transit experience. There will be more trips at every point along the line - from Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Halton Hills, Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. Two-way, all-day service to Kitchener requires a host of new infrastructure on the corridor. Starting in November 2019, Metrolinx will be hosting a number of public meetings to share information and seek your feedback on the Guelph Subdivision Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP). Metrolinx is currently carrying out the Guelph Subdivision TPAP (the Project) underOntario Regulation 231/08 - Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. The scope of this environmental assessment study includes electrification of the rail corridor starting from west of Georgetown to Kitchener (see key map). The proposed electrification infrastructure includes power supply and power distribution components as well as various ancillary works: one (1) Tap location, three (3) Traction Power Facilities (i.e. Paralleling Station, Switching Station and Traction Power Substation), overhead contact system, aerial/underground feeders, grounding and bonding, and bridge modifications. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street Guelph, Ontario 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 Kitchener Central Library 85 Queen Street North Kitchener, Ontario 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Acton Arena and Community Centre 415 Queen Street Acton, Ontario 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Public Meetings: Kitchener Corridor Expansion Program We encourage you to attend to learn about the Project and to provide your input. Project staff will be available to answer questions and to receive your feedback. If you would like to be added to our Project contact list, or receive additional information related to the Project, please contact us at: e-mail: kwGOexpansion@metrolinx.com telephone: 416-202-3467 website: metrolinxengage.com Comments and information regarding these projects are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. All personal information included in a submission - such as name, address, telephone number and property location - is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-895-0724. Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about Metrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA, as well as GO Transit, PRESTO and Union Pearson Express at www.metrolinx.com. Disponible en français. Camera's are increasingly common, but you probably won't be seeing them on local police officers any time soon. Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner addressed the question of police worn body cameras for the region's officers during a budget discussion on Oct. 31. A service board member asked about a line item in the 10-year capital forecast, where there was $500,000 budget item for body-worn cameras in 2022. Tanner described the camera item as a placeholder. "I don't think we're there yet. Even Toronto isn't there yet," said Tanner. "If it's ever driven to happen anywhere it may hap- pen in Toronto. I don't think it's a pressing need for us right now. I think we have to have a little bit of a need for a placeholder for future technology. We've in- vested a fair bit in our in-car camera systems." Body cameras for police offi- cers have become more com- mon in the last few years. Advo- cates say they increase account- ability and create a record of events. Opponents say they are too expensive, have technological issues and force officers to spend time dealing with their administration. A Toronto Police Service pi- lot project in 2014 outfitted 85 of- ficers with the cameras. The pi- lot found the cameras were gen- erally supported by the public. Officers claimed the cameras added to their administrative duties and felt it reduced their ability to use their own discre- tion while dealing with the pub- lic. However, the major identi- fied challenge was the cost for full implementation, which was estimated to cost $51 million over five years. POLICE BODY CAMS UNLIKELY IN HALTON ROLAND CILLIERS rcilliers@metroland.com NEWS