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3 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 10, 2009 A boost for public transit Continued from page 1 in bringing quality of community even further forward by enhancing the capacity of people in communities to take advantage of public transit," said George Smitherman, deputy premier. Director of Transit Services Barry Cole said the new transit facility will occupy nearly its entire 16-acre site making it far larger than the existing five-acre facility site. The new facility is desperately needed if transit expansion is to be possible in the future. "We have no more room (in the existing facility) to put any buses, we have no more room to park any cars, we have five hoists, one of them is a wheel hoist that won't even allow you to do full maintenance and we can't add anymore," said Cole. "So, we've hit a wall. What this new facility does is not only allow us to rehabilitate, but rehabilitate on a site that will facilitate growth. This facility will allow us to have a fleet up to 225 buses (it currently has around 100). It will allow us to accommodate a staff of up to 500 employees and most importantly it will allow us to build on the new service design we are implementing in September with the grid system." Smitherman and Baird credited Oakville MP Terence Young and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn with badgering their respective governments into diverting funds to the transit facility project. Mayor Rob Burton noted that without the provincial and federal cash, the Town might simply never have been able to afford the facility. A STORY OF STYLE Let our designers and product selection take you to another place. Elegance, Stylish, Sophisticated, or Sleek We can transform any space! We specialize in importing and distributing unique Ceramics, Porcelain, Travertine, Marble, Glass, Custom Medallions and mosiacs from Around the World. Ask about our Custom Glass Shower Doors & Floor Heating Living......................................................14 Auto........................................................17 Artscene..................................................21 Sports......................................................25 Classified.................................................28 For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com See inside today's paper for special subscription offer. Inside Full Delivery: Sport Chek, Benjamin Moore, KIA, The Bay, Kimberly Clark, Jazko, Cudmore's Garden, Paderno, National Sports, RMP Athletics, Sheridan Nurseries Partial Delivery: The Bay, Bouclair, Henry's Camera, Staples, Golf Town, Rona Cashway, Good Life, Home Depot, Black's Photography, City Parent Tile selection made enjoyable! Factory Tile Depot www.factorytiledepot.ca