www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, January 18, 2013 · 4 Metrolinx steers The Big Move into Oakville By Nathan Howes SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Metrolinx made The Big Move into Oakville Tuesday for a discussion with residents on how it can improve transportation in the area. The meeting at the Halton Regional Centre was to discuss Metrolinx's The Big Move initiative -- a 25-year and $50-billion plan to tackle gridlock and improve transportation access, integration and efficiency in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). It was the first of 12 roundtable discussions taking place across the region. "From my perspective, it's a very important conversation that affects us all. It's how we get to work, how we get to school and how we move around our communities," said Bruce McCuaig, Metrolinx president and CEO. "I see and feel firsthand the congestion problems we face here in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area." In the next 20 years, an additional three million people will join the ride in the area, "If we don't take action, we could end up spending an average of about 109 minutes in traffic or on transit each day across the region." Bruce McCuaig, president/CEO Metrolinx When you replace your Furnace and/or Air Conditioner! 10 YEAR PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY * JUNE 2014! DO NOT PAY UNTIL McCuaig said, adding quick action is needed to address the current congestion problems "or it will get worse in the future." "If we don't take action, we could end up spending an average of about 109 minutes in traffic or on transit each day across the region," said McCuaig. Traffic congestion not only adds to travel time, it also costs residents and businesses approximately $6 billion in travel and lost productivity every year, he noted. The first phase of The Big Move is already in progress -- more than $16 billion exists in dedicated funding for transit and transportation projects across the GTHA. There are more than 200 projects in construction or planning -- ranging from GO Transit platform extensions and station improvements to additional GO service, new light rail lines and new bus rapid transit lines. In all, The Big Move will bring 713 kilometres of rapid transit enhancements. Some of the projects now underway include the Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit Project, Mississauga Transitway (Highway See Plans page 7 * ! w o A ct N Bronte Rd Bronte Rd Don't HATE your kitchen! 46 years Backed by Coleman's 2013 We have a remodeling option for every budget: ReDoor 100% Satisfaction Guarantee* *Limited time offer; O.A.C. See store for details A unique Do-it-Yourself solution from $ from $ from $ 1500** ReStyle Update your existing cabinets Start Fresh with new custom cabinets CALL TODAY VISIT US AT ONLINE Third Line Third Line 4900** Free We Service All Makes of Gas Furnaces · 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE · QUALIFIED MECHANICS · QUALITY WORKMANSHIP · 24 HR. HOTLINE Showroom Hours: QEW Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Oakville Speers Rd Sat 11 am - 4 pm 905-825-1893 hours Showroom Phone: Burlington 905-825-1929 Lakeshore Lakeshore Rd Rd 905-335-3203 905 2086 Speers Rd. Oakville 905 . 637. 3331 KitchenTuneUp.com Try our Free Design Tool 7900** APPLEBY SYSTEMS 3480 Fairview St., Burlington ON Design Consultation & Estimate www.applebysystems.ca Every Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated. **Starting price examples are based on a common 10' x 10', L-shaped kitchen cabinet layout. TIRED OF PAPER CUTS? { { View new flyers from your favourite retailers now at Just a few of our Featured Advertisers: your source for FREE coupons Sign up for free e-Offers and get the inside scoop on the best flyer deals! @