www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 34 M E T R O L IN X An agency of the Government of Ontario Notice of Commencement and Public Consultation Transit Project Assessment Process Bronte Road and Highway 407 Park and Ride Lot Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a seamless, convenient and integrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Part of this plan is to improve service to GO Transit customers and expand regional connectivity to meet population growth demands. Burnhamthorpe Road West REGION OF HALTON 407ETR Existing Bronte Carpool Lot The Project Metrolinx is completing a Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) under Ontario Regulation 2 3 1 /0 8 made under the E n v iro n m e n ta l A s s e s s m e n t A ct for the construction of a new park and ride/carpool lot facility at the south east corner of Bronte Road and Highway 407, in the Town of Oakville, in the Regional Municipality of Halton. The new Park and Ride Lot will allow Metrolinx to improve service to customers and expand regional connectivity to meet forecast growth demands. STUDY AREA TOWN OF O A KV ILLE William Halton Parkway Palerm o Dundas Street West As part of the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report (EPR) is being prepared to assess the potential environmental effects of this transit project. Metrolinx is now formally commencing the TPAP with this Notice of Commencement. The Process The TPAP is a proponent-driven, self-assessment process that provides a defined framework to follow in order to complete the accelerated assessm ent of the potential environmental effects and decision making within the assessm ent timeline. Following this period, the regulation provides an additional 30-day public and agency review, and a further 35-day Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) review. Prior to the commencement of the TPAP, introductory pre-planning activities have taken place. These activities include the study of existing environmental conditions and potential environmental effects of the Project across the natural environment, socio-economic environment, cultural environment, and traffic and transportation, as well as focused public and stakeholder consultation. Consultation As we issue the Notice of Commencement for the TPAP process, we encourage our neighbours, agencies and other interested persons to actively participate in the TPAP by visiting our website (w w w .gotransit.com /public/en/im prove/ environmentalassessments.aspx), attending future meetings a nd /or by contacting staff directly with information, comments or questions. Your participation is an important part of this process and we welcome your input. If you have project-related questions or would like to be added to the project's mailing list, please contact: Mark McAllister , Manager, Communications, Rapid Transit Metrolinx tel: 416-202-0286 e-mail: busprojects@metrolinx.com Comments and inform ation regarding th is project are being collected to a s s is t in m eeting the requirem ents of the E n v iro n m e n ta l A s s e s s m e n t A c t . All personal inform ation included in a subm ission - such as name, address, telephone number and property location - is collected, m aintained and disclosed by the M inistry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The inform ation is collected under the authority of the E n v iro n m e n ta l A s s e s s m e n t A c t or is collected and m aintained for the purpose o f creating a record th a t is available to the general public as described in section 37 of the F re e d o m o f In fo rm a tio n a n d P ro te c tio n o f P r iv a c y A ct. Personal inform ation you subm it will become part of a public record th a t is available to the general public unless you request th a t your personal inform ation remain confidential. For more inform ation, please contact Mark M cAllister (contact inform ation above) or the MOECC Freedom of Inform ation and Privacy Coordinator at 4 16-212-8912. M etrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system th a t is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about M etrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA, as well as GO Transit, PRESTO and Union Pearson Express at w w w.m etrolinx.com . This Notice first issued on May 18, 2017. Pour plus de renseignem ents, veuillez com poser le 4 16 8 7 4 -5 9 0 0 ou le 1 8 88 GET-ON-GO (438-6646). Oakville MP John Oliver announced $98,600 in funding for four community organizations within Oakville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) May 12. "The New Horizons for Seniors Program is an excellent way of improving the accessibility of initiatives and engaging seniors throughout Oakville," said Oliver. St. John' s United Church will improve the acoustics, sound and presentation capability in its church hall. The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) will be engaging Halton Caribbean and black seniors using Parang music for community engagement and inclusion. The Oakville Jiu-Jiu Senior Association -- Culture Melt-In and Sharing Project, will offer a weekly tai-ji training program and educational workshops about Canadian history to seniors in the community. The East Faith Korean Presbyterian Church initiative, Hamkke (an indigenous Korean word meaning together), will see the organization replace doors, windows and railings to ensure accessibility and safety in order to continue to provide seniors' activities including fall prevention workshops. Since its creation in 2004, the NHSP has helped seniors lead and participate in activities across the country enabling them to share their knowledge, skills and experience with others. Oakville NorthBurlington MP Pam Damoff announced Tuesday, May 16, the 2017-2018 New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is now accepting proposals for community-based projects. The NHSP call for proposals are open Local groups to share $98,600 New Horizons funds for seniors until Friday June 23. Organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that promote positive aging and empower seniors to initiate and participate in activities that benefit the community; Eligible organizations can receive up to $25,000 in project funding. "The government recognizes the remarkable contributions that seniors have made over the years and continues to take measures to ensure they enjoy the fulfilling lives they deserve," said Damoff. "By investing in NHSP community-based projects which help foster partnerships with local governments, institutions and organizations, the government is reinforcing its commitment to deliver positive change and improve the lives of seniors," she added. In 2016, Tansley United Church in Burlington was awarded a government grant as part of the NHSP program. The grant allowed Tansley to update its kitchen facilities, ensuring the church can plan new activities for seniors in the future. And in 2017, St. Luke's Anglican Church in Oakville received a NHSP grant to support its Seniors Cook and Connect Program. NHSP projects promote seniors' volunteerism, mentorship and civic leadership and inspire goodwill, sharing and friendship in Canadian communities. Local organizations are encouraged to apply for NHSP project funding to provide seniors with the opportunity to both participate in and lead community activities. For more information on NHSP or to apply for a grant, visit goo.gl/MBnA64.