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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 31/03/2026

Excited to see all levels of government work together to fund more LRT! Let's keep the same energy up for Stage 2 ION LRT to Cambridge in Waterloo Region!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 24/03/2026

We had a blast at our last event! Thank you everyone who came out, and we hope to see more of you next time!

TriTAG Social RECAP
Boardgames & GRT Puzzle
Pictures of the event

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 11/03/2026

Join us for a transit/urbanism themed boardgame afternoon Sunday, March 15th 2-5pm! DM for location.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 12/02/2026

(3/3) Heart goes out to all those in situationships and cyclists "protected" by flex posts! <3

You're the flex post in my life <3
Emotionally supportive but temporary
To:
From:

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 12/02/2026

(2/3) Will you be my #valentine? 'Cuz you electrify my life ⚡🚌

You electrify my life!

Picture of GRT electric bus

To:
From:

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 12/02/2026

Send these to your #valentines crushes, partners, or even situationship! (1/3)

Picture of GO Train at Kitchener Station
Valentines card meme format
To:
From:
Are you the Kitchener GO Train?
Because I'd love to see you more on weekends <3

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 10/02/2026

Us checking out the wayfinding at Don Valley station

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 10/02/2026

Toronto’s new Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT pulling into Don Valley (previously Science Centre) station.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 10/02/2026

This was a blast! Thank you everyone for coming with us to ride the new Line 5 Eglinton They use the same Bombardier Flexity Freedom vehicles as the ION in Waterloo, except in a 2-car configuration Was pretty fast in the tunnels (50km/h) but slower in the surface sections. Better TSP still needed

GL with TriTAG!
LINE
5
Eglinton Crosstown
RECAP

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 06/02/2026

Go with TriTAG to ride Toronto’s new Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT! 📅 Sunday, February 8 ⏰ 7:30 AM 📍Kitchener GO (accessibility cab area) Train Departs: 7:49 AM Arrives Mount Dennis: 9:19AM We’ll ride to Kennedy and back to Eglinton Station for lunch and meet @ttcriders.bsky.social at 1:00pm!

Go with TriTAG to ride Toronto’s new Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT with us!

Sunday, February 8

Meet at Kitchener GO (accessability
cab area) at 7:30AM

Train Departs: 7:49 AM
Arrives Mount Dennis: 9:19AM

We’ll ride to Kennedy and back to Eglinton Station for lunch and meet @ttcriders at 1:00pm!

5:03pm train from Mt Dennis Back to Kitchener

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 02/02/2026

We had such an amazing turnout today for TriTAG’s first social of the year! Thank you to everyone who showed up. Let us know if you have any ideas or venue recommendations for next time!

Group of 17 people standing in front of an ION map at ABE ERB

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 26/01/2026

Join us for a TriTAG Social! 📆 Sunday, Feb 1st ⏰ 2:00 - 4:00 pm 📍ABE ERB - Downtown Kitchener Floor 1, Tannery Building 151 Charles St W

UrITAG. SOCIAL
Join us Sunday February 1st 2-4pm at ABE ERB - Kitchener
N

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 22/01/2026

Join us for a TriTAG Social! 📆 Sunday, January 25th ⏰ 2:00 - 4:00 pm 📍ABE ERB - Downtown Kitchener 151 Charles St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6 Floor 1, Tannery Building

Join us Sunday January 25th 2-4pm at ABE ERB - Downtown Kitchener (151 Charles St W,
Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6, Floor 1, Tannery Building) for a TriTAG Social & open meeting. Anyone is welcome!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 16/12/2025

Unfortunately the GRT frequency cuts in Waterloo are going forward, but it was a tie vote, and other transit motions did pass www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

During the region’s morning budget session on Tuesday, the budget committee voted to eliminate a proposed Grand River Transit fare inspector position and added pilot programs to subsidize non-profit and community agencies’ purchase of EasyGO 2-Fare cards and offer free transit to seniors age 65 and over on one day of the week.

A motion by Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe to maintain service frequency on GRT Routes 9, 13, 19 and 30 at 20 minutes all day — seen by some as a compromise after hearing from residents opposed to frequency being reduced from 15 to 30 minutes — was lost in a tie vote (8-8).

Other councillors heard from “Kitchener folks” that are looking for additional services in different parts of the city, said Vrbanovic. “But there’s just certain realities around the budget that we have in front of us, trying to balance more people who are homeless and all those kinds of things,” he said.

The budget committee added the purchase of another Kiwanis transit bus to accommodate accessible transit service in the townships of Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich, to be funded by reserves, and also voted to reinstate the free delivery of taxi coupons to customers who purchase them over the phone, maintaining the cost at $30 per $60 value.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 24/11/2025

(3/3) Sign up to delegate Wednesday, December 3rd at 6pm here: forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/Council-and-... The survey is currently unavailable. We have contacted GRT. Find your council member's contact info here: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/regional-...

Fill Out the
GRT SURVEY
UW Station
(Only takes 5 minutes!)
https://www.grt.ca/en/about-
grt/2026-budget-and-transit.aspx
@linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts
Rate how much you like the proposals on a scale of 1-10.
There will be a comment box at the end for you to write additional feedback. Survey Closes Dec. 3rd.

Call or Email
Use our email template on Linktree!
linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts
Waterloo Regional Councillors
Jim Erb
519-575-4404 x3411
Chantal Huinink
226-749-4339
JErb@regionofwaterloo.ca
CHuinink@regionofwaterloo.ca
Waterloo Mayor
Dorothy McCabe
@ 519-747-8700
DMcCabe@regionofwaterloo.ca
Planning Chair
Colleen James
@ 226-753-7234
~Clames@regionofwaterloo.ca

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 24/11/2025

(2/3) Proposed GRT service cuts include: 📉REDUCED frequency on Routes 13 Laurelwood & 19 Hazel from every 15 mins to every 30 mins 📉REDUCED frequency on 30 Ring Road & 9 Lakeshore from every 20 mins to every 30 mins ❌Route 110 will be discontinued More info here: www.grt.ca/en/about-grt...

GRT PROPOSED SERVICE CUTS

REDUCED frequency on Routes 13 Laurelwood & 19 Hazel from every 15 mins to every 30 mins

GRT PROPOSED SERVICE CUTS

REDUCED frequency on 30 Ring Road
& 9 Lakeshore
from every 20 mins to every 30 mins

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 24/11/2025

GRT Bus Routes 9, 13, 19, & 30 proposed to have cuts next year! Speak Up, Fill Out the Survey, and Contact Your Councillors! Tell council to fund GRT's business plan, enabling increased service towards a frequent transit network and overnight service. (1/3) linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts

GRT BUS ROUTES 9, 13, 19, 30 CUT 33-50% during peak hours next budget year.

This will mean buses coming every 30 mins instead of every 15-020 mins. Speak to council Wed, Dec 3 at 6pm, fill out the GRT survey, and contact your councillor.

TriTag.ca
links in bio

linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 16/11/2025

Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone. Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city. Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.

GO with TriTAG!
Ride the First Weekend GO
Train with TriTAG
Kitchener → Toronto
Sunday, November 23
Meet at Kitchener Go between 7:00 - 7:30AM
Train Departs: 7:49 AM

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 11/11/2025

Tell regional council to fully fund GRT’s business plan! We must incrementally increase service every year to reach a frequent transit network and overnight buses. (2/2) Learn more about GRT’s business plan here: www.grt.ca/en/about-grt...

Support GRT's Business Plan especially funding key priorities like:
Frequent Transit Network
Overnight Bus Network
• Highway express service
• Better township transit
• New coverage
• All day fixed route Airport service
TriTAG.ca

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 11/11/2025

Budget season is here! Speak up for public transit at budget input meetings happening November 18 and December 3 at 6pm. (1/2) Sign up to speak: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/regional-... Learn more about the budget and do the survey: www.engagewr.ca/region-water...

SPEAK UP FOR TRANSIT
Join us in-person or virtually to tell
Regional Councillors FUND PUBLIC TRANSIT!
The Region of Waterloo is currently creating its 2026
Plan and Budget which includes investments in transit.
Nov 18 Tuesday
Budget Input Meeting 6:00pm
Council Chamber, 150 Frederick St, Kitchener
Dec 3
Wednesday,
Budget Input Meeting 6:00pm
Council Chamber, 150 Frederick St, Kitchener
Final budget day is December 16. Fill out the survey and contact your councillor to voice your support for transit before then.
links in bio
IrITAG.ca

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 04/11/2025

Joseph Puopolo, co-CEO of Polocorp, a local developer and Cambridge resident: -support the staff recommendation -transit not an add-on but a framework for building strong community -ION stage 1 has been a success -revitalization and remediation of urban lands -making Cambridge investment ready

Slide with stats on Stage 1 - $5B investment, 19K homes, 50% of growth within urban areas

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 04/11/2025

If you’re there in person and would like an IONizeWR button, find @mdruker.app in the council chambers

IONizeWR button on a committee agenda packet. It shows a stylized train around a circular design

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 29/10/2025

The full LRT from Fairway to Downtown Cambridge is the most popular option by a mile!

Engage WR survey results
Top choice for rapid transit
• Of the five options being considered, 78% of survey respondents want full LRT.
• 53% of respondents were from Cambridge.
• Of those Cambridge respondents, 74% want full LRT.
• Regardless of how often people ride transit, they see the benefits of LRT; even people who indicated that they rarely or never ride transit want to see full LRT.
100%
78%
80%
60%
40%
20%
13%
0
LRT - Fairway to Downtown Cambridge
5%
LRT - Fairway to Pinebush
1%
LRT - Fairway to Delta
2%
LRT - Preston to Downtown
Cambridge
BRT

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 29/10/2025

The public polling says Region of Waterloo residents like ION light rail and want more of it!

Ipsos survey results
• Support for extending rapid transit to
Cambridge stands at 75% across the Region,
with 54% expressing strong support.
• While Cambridge shows slightly lower
support (72% vs.76% outside of
Cambridge), opposition remains limited to
22% in Cambridge—meaning support
exceeds opposition by more than 3:1.
• Across the Region, residents prefer LRT over
BRT (54% vs 22%), while 23% have no
preference.
• 70% of residents indicate their decision is
firm, suggesting public opinion is unlikely to
shift.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 29/10/2025

Region of Waterloo staff are recommending that council pursue a full ION light rail extension to downtown Cambridge! Full report and committee agenda for November 4 here: pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

TSD-RTS-25-003, Stage 2 ION Initial Business Case Results
Recommended Motion:
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action regarding the Region’s proposed extension of Rapid Transit to Cambridge, as outlined in report TSD-RTS-25-003, dated November 4, 2025:

Endorse a full-length extension from Fairway Station in Kitchener to Downtown Cambridge as the preferred route length;
Endorse Light Rail Transit (LRT) as the preferred vehicle technology; and
Direct staff to pursue full funding from the Provincial and Federal governments for project development and implementation.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 26/10/2025

Speak up for ION Stage 2! Actions to support: ionizewr.ca/blog/2025/10... Sign up to delegate: forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/Council-and-...

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 16/10/2025

Thank you for your feeedback! On our side we did not need a facebook account to see the post, you can close the sign in prompt when you click the link. If you want to avoid facebook, here is the poster!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 30/09/2025

We asked people to draw their dream ION LRT network at Climate Fest! We talked about Stage 2 ION to Cambridge, and encouraged people to think bolder too! With the success of ION, we believe the Region needs an ongoing ION expansion program to do stage 2, then get to stages 3, 4, 5, and beyond.

6 maps of Waterloo Region with conceptual ION networks drawn on them with coloured markers

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 28/09/2025

On brand for us: all four of our volunteers came by bike (one of them even did a multi-modal bike-bus-bike trip!)

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 28/09/2025

Come say hi at Waterloo Climate Fest! Lots of fun activities to do and learn. We’re right at Gaukel and Charles :)

Waterloo Region Climate
Fest
Event Schedule
1:00 pm
Festival Opening
First Aid Herbal Remedies Workshop
Shade Workshop
2:00 pm
CycleWR Critical Mass Bike Ride
Pollinator Hotel Workshop
Musical Buskers
Climate Walk with the University of Waterloo Climate Institute
3:00 pm
Pollinator Hotel Workshop
With Interactive Vendor Booths from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1, the
PRRR
4:00 pm
Mountain
5:00 pm

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 27/09/2025

We will be at Waterloo Region Climate Fest this Sunday from 1 to 6pm on Gaukel St in downtown Kitchener!

Poster:

Gaukel Block
Waterloo Region Climate Fest
Sunday, Sept 28th, 1-6pm

Waterloo Region's first-ever Climate Fest is happening this fall! Organized by the community, for the community!
Get eco-friendly living tips
Meet like-minded neighbours and organizations!
Learn about WR's sustainable initiatives
Performances!
Workshops!
Food!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 18/09/2025

(4/4) Guelph Transportation Summit 📆 Saturday, Oct 18, 10am-4pm 📍 Dublin Street United Church luma.com/t6yr44vp

TRANSPORTATION
SUMMIT 2025
PRESENTED BY
L
GCATT
TAAG
TRANSIT ACTION ALLIANCE OF QUELPH
Better Transportation
Smarter Development
Connected Community
Join us for a day of discussion on how better transit, cycling, and urban design can shape a more connected and vibrant future
FREE EVENT! DONATIONS WELCOMED
10:00AM TO 4:30PM DOORS OPEN 9:30AM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 2025
DUBLIN ST UNITED CHURCH
68 SUFFOLK ST W

The Transportation Summit brings together experts, community leaders, and transit enthusiasts to explore innovative solutions and promote accessible, equitable, and sustainable transportation. This free, full-day event is your opportunity to:
• Discover the latest in local, regional, and national transit innovations, including Guelph Transit's future plan, regional connectivity with regional trains, and high-speed rail strategies.
• Learn about active transportation initiatives, such as improving cycling and walking infrastructure.
• Engage with inspiring speakers and panels discussing accessibility, sustainability, and the integration of transit with smart technology.
• Explore the critical role of transit in tackling climate change, with insights into sustainable transportation solutions that align with Guelph's goals.
• Connect with like-minded individuals over coffee, tea, and light refreshments during breaks.
This is a call to action to transform the way we move and connect. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation in Guelph.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2025 - DOORS OPEN AT 9:30am
DUBLIN STREET UNITED CHURCH, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guelph Dublin Street United Church is fully accessible and inclusive.
Nearby transit (Route 3, 11, 99) or a short walk from downtown. Free onsite and street parking available.

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 18/09/2025

(3/4) Ride for Refugee 📆 Saturday, Oct 4, 10am-1pm 📍 Red Racoon Bike Rescue en.rideforrefuge.org/location/kit...

kitchener central
Social Development Centre Waterloo
Re...
49 Participants
12 Teams | 9 Volunteers
16 Days Left
The RIDE is a family-friendly event where we ride/walk to help raise funds for charities that provide hope, safety, + freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

event day details
Save the date - RIDE Day is
October 4, 2025!
This year's RIDE route will take you along some of the places where mass evictions and displacement are happening right now in downtown Kitchener. By
participating in the RIDE, you'll help
SDC prevent evictions, advocate for the unhoused community, support entire buildings experiencing renoviction, and uplift grassroots organizations fighting for a safer world for all of us.
Schedule
• 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
• 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
• 11:00 am: Move Send-off
• 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
• 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2026!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 18/09/2025

(2/4) Waterloo Region Climate Fest 📆 Sunday, Sept 28, 1-6pm 📍 Gaukel Block www.eventbrite.ca/o/climateact...

Gaukel Block
Waterloo Region
Climate Fest
Sunday, Sept 28th, 1-6pm
ICLIMATEACTION WR
Waterloo Region's first-ever Climate Fest is happening this fall! Organized by the community, for the community!
Get eco-friendly living tips
Meet like-minded neighbours and organizations!
Learn about WR's sustainable initiatives
Performances!
Workshops!
Food!

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 18/09/2025

Join TriTAG at these upcoming events! TriTAG will be tabling at Waterloo Region Climate Fest, tabling and riding at Ride for Refugee, and speaking at the Guelph Transportation Summit. DM us or email us at hello@tritag.ca if you'd like to volunteer! Links in thread below. (1/4)

Join TriTAg at
UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 28
Waterloo Region Climate Fest Hosted by ClimateActionWR at Gaukel Block.
A free day of climate solutions, workshops, storytelling, performances, & more!

OCT 4
Saturday 10am- 1pm
Ride for Refugee
Hosted by Social Development Centre WR starting at Red Racoon Bike Rescue. Ride/walk to help raise funds for charities that provide hope, safety, & freedom.

OCT 18 Saturday 10am-4pm
Guelph Transportation Summit Hosted by Transit Action Alliance Guelph (TAAG) at Dublin St. United Church. Explore innovative solutions and promote accessible, equitable, & sustainable transportation

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 03/09/2025

Full LRT has the highest economic benefits, however BRT has the highest Benefit-Cost-Ratio, due to lower capital costs compared to full LRT. We need to control the LRT construction costs for a better BCR and better chance at funding. Report: pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

Benefit-Cost Ratio
The economic benefits are compared to the capital and operating and maintenance
costs through a benefit-cost ratio (BCR), which simplifies the economic benefits and
costs down to a single value. The BCR only considers economic benefits expressed in
monetary terms; it does not consider all benefits or the strategic goals for rapid transit.
Full LRT has the highest economic benefits, however BRT has the highest BCR, due to
lower capital costs compared to full LRT. LRT to Pinebush and a separate LRT from
Preston to Downtown Cambridge don’t have strong BCRs.
Table 6: Benefit-Cost Ratio
ID Vehicle From To BCR
L1 LRT Fairway Station Downtown Cambridge 0.35
L2 LRT Fairway Station Pinebush Station 0.25
L3 LRT Fairway Station Delta Station 0.33
L4 LRT Preston Station Downtown Cambridge 0.11
B1 BRT Fairway Station Downtown Cambridge 0.45

Operating and maintenance costs
• Operations and maintenance
costs include vehicle and
system operations, vehicle
maintenance, civil and track
maintenance, administration
and management.
• Shorter alternatives have
lower annual costs.
• Full BRT costs less than full
LRT.

Strategic benefits
Example customer journey from Southeast Cambridge to Waterloo and the
transfers required

What comes next?

September: Initial Business Case results

October: Expanded engagement and resident survey

November:
Engagement
results and
recommendation
to Council

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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 03/09/2025

Stage 2 ION LRT Initial Business Case results are out: The full LRT alignment has the highest ridership and economics benefits, but also the highest capital and operations costs. Presentation: pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...