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Advocating for the use and advancement of an interconnected transit system in Windsor-Essex 🇨🇦🚌

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
We are extremely disappointed to see Essex County Council decide to not pursue financially supporting the LTW 42 transit route. This is a short-sighted decision that will set back a push for a more robust regional transit system to connect all of Essex County. Full press release: shorturl.at/kVUgb
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We had a great time at Open Streets on Sunday! Thanks to all who stopped by to ask questions and chat with us about transit in Windsor-Essex. Special shoutout to our awesome neighbours Windsor Law Centre For Cities (C4C) 👏
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Our next social is 1 week away & this one you won’t want to miss because we’re welcoming our friends from @detroittransit.org to discuss cross-border connectivity, the tunnel bus & all things transit! We’ll be upstairs at Rock Bottom Bar & Grill from 7pm-close. RSVP ⬇️ forms.gle/tCgoUZnBCpfU...
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ATWE Social - August 30th
Event Description: To properly say goodbye to the Tunnel Bus, ATWE is hosting a special joint social with Transit Riders United, our Detroit based counterparts, on August 30th. This is a drop in / dro...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Our next social is Friday August 30th & we’d love to see you there! We’ll be upstairs at Rock Bottom Bar & Grill 7pm-close. We’re also excited to welcome our friends from TRU Detroit to discuss cross-border connectivity, the tunnel bus & all things transit! RSVP online ⬇️ forms.gle/tCgoUZnBCpfU...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Thinking of visiting Windsor? Check out this guide to learn more about the ins and outs of using Transit Windsor to get around town ⬇️ www.ontariossouthwest.com/trip-inspira... #windsoron #yqg #windsorontariocanada
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How to Get Around Windsor, Ontario: Transit Tips for Tourists (2025)
Planning a trip to Windsor, Ontario? This 2025 guide covers everything you need to know about getting around with Transit Windsor, from fares and maps to accessible travel, local hotspots, and overnig...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
The town of Essex is asking for the public’s help with their Rural Transit Survey! If you have a moment to provide feedback that will help them shape the future of rural public transportation, you’ll be entered to win $100 in Essex BIA Bucks. webforms.essex.ca/Economic-Dev... #yqg #windsoron
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Are you a transit rider, advocate or resident who believes in better transit for Windsor-Essex? If the answer is yes then we welcome you to join our Facebook group. ⬇️ www.facebook.com/share/g/1JUo... #windsorontario #yqg
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Despite what the mayor wants us to believe, tunnel bus riders aren’t just Canadians heading to the US for events and shopping. Check out this clip from NPR about a couple’s cross-border romance and how the decision to cancel the tunnel bus is shutting it down. #ontariotransit #transitrider #yqg
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A bus route helped this couple's cross-border romance bloom. Tariffs are shutting it down
After several decades, the city of Windsor, Ontario is ending its cross-border bus to Detroit. Two regular riders reflect on what it means to them.
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Wishing our community a very Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 If you plan to take the bus today, don’t forget that they’re running on a Sunday schedule. Plus, the Transway 1A, Transway 1C, Central 3, Ottawa 4 & Tunnel routes will be on detour Tuesday July 1st due to the Canada Day Parade.
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
🚨Reminder🚨 Our next social is THIS FRIDAY and we’d love to see you there! This is an easygoing, drop in, casual event, so even if you’re new to ATWE, you’re sure to meet like-minded people who are as passionate about transit as you are. Want to join us? Please RSVP ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
It’s fireworks night 🎆 If you’re taking transit to watch the big show (shuttle or bus), tag us in your photos! You can take the bus for free after 6pm! Zehrs is also providing free shuttles to and from the Ford Fireworks 🎆 +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Our next social is coming up on June 27th & we’d love to see you there! This is an easygoing, drop in, casual event, so even if you’re new to ATWE, you’re sure to meet like-minded people who are as passionate about transit as you are. Want to join? RSVP online ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
What do YOU think? Would you attend more events/festivals if they were transit or bike accessible? #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
FYI you can ride the LaSalle Transit 25 bus for FREE today through Sunday during the LaSalle Strawberry Festival 🍓 Find the full schedule online ⬇️ www.lasalle.ca/media/4qtnwl...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The school bus extras were eliminated in this years budget. Beginning this spring, City staff will be visiting the impacted schools to connect directly with students to provide information and hands-on support. windsorite.ca/2025/06/city... #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg
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City Of Windsor Launches School Extras Transition Plan
The City of Windsor has launched the School Extras Transition Plan, designed to support students at four local high schools as they shift to using regular Transit Windsor services effective this upco....
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This Wednesday we’ll be delivering a fast and fun Pecha Kucha style presentation alongside some other community partners during the Bike Windsor Essex AGM at Cookie Bar! Come out and talk transit with us 💬🚍 #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Have you heard? We've got a new website ⬇️ 👀 activatetransitwindsoressex.ca
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
In the wake of Pope Francis’ death, many people online are sharing this observation from his 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si’. What do you think about his take on public transit? +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
A huge thank you to everyone that came out for our social event on Friday night and to Chapter Two Brewing Company for welcoming us into their space! + #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
If you're an eligible voter, you can ride the bus for FREE when you go vote today! Just present your voter notification card to the bus driver on your way to and from voting 🗳️
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Join us in mourning this Thursday April 24th at the new Celestial Beacon. Please dress in black & bring a sign to pay your respects. The Transit Funeral is not disruptive, & we ask that you allow the Grand Opening to continue as normal, we will just be a silent but noticeable presence.
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🤔 Wondering what Windsor MP Candidates have to say about public transit? ATWE invited all candidates and all parties to take our public transit survey. Please note that candidates who did not reach out to us were not included. See our website for details! Remember to cast your vote on April 28th!
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Do you ever call/text with the stop ID information to see where your bus is? 🚍🚏 #windsorontario #ontariotransit #transitrider
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
There’s a lot of transit history in the Windsor Detroit area! Check out this image from The Detroit Free Press on September 2nd 1928 🗞️📸
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The public response tells us that people want the tunnel bus to continue for as long as possible. The tunnel bus is 1 bus & 1 driver. The city is getting an influx of new buses & we can handle the capacity. Transit riders should have equal access to the tunnel service, not only for special events. +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
More than 94 years after it started ferrying passengers through a new international crossing, Windsor’s tunnel bus to Detroit could cease to operate this summer. + #windsorontario #ontariotransit
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Better transit can mean a lot of different things. What does better transit mean to YOU? #publictransit #ontariotransit #windsorontario
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Have you heard? The Municipality of Leamington announced the return of its LT-Go Grade 8 Program for a third consecutive year. +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We’re set up today at the University of Windsor Sustainability Fair from 11-2! Stop by to chat about Transit and learn more about how you can lend your voice to local advocacy. #windsorontario #yqg #uwindsor
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We’re featured in this article about strong towns and how Windsor can become a safer, better designed city that ensures citizens don’t have to go out of their way to access basic necessities! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #windsorontario #yqg @strongtowns.org
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What are 'strong towns' — and why is this architect bringing the philosophy to Windsor? | CBC News
Safer streets, better urban design and a focus on reliable, accessible transit. These are all components of "strong towns," a design philosophy and international advocacy group one local architect is ...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Our first community social was a success with 30+ ATWE Members in attendance on Friday! A big thank you to Loose Goose Walkerville for hosting us and to all who came out to chat about transit including councillor Kieran McKenzie & councillor Fabio Costante! 📣 Stay tuned for upcoming events
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Read our full press release on the cancellation of the Windsor Detroit Tunnel Bus ⬇️ #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit
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Budget 2025 Tunnel Bus Closure - Activate Transit Windsor Essex
ATWE REACTS TO COUNCIL ELIMINATING TUNNEL BUS WINDSOR, ON - Activate Transit Windsor Essex, a grassroots advocacy group working for a more accessible and sustainable transportation system in Windsor a...
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
This morning the attempt to overturn Drew Dilkens’ veto of the tunnel bus failed. Councillors Morrison, Mark McKenzie, Sleiman and Gignac voted to end the tunnel bus service. The short-sighted nature of this decision cannot be overstated. +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🚨CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR🚨 The Tunnel Bus vote is happening on Friday February 21st so this is our last chance to make sure our voices are heard. +
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The City of Windsor will hire a transportation consultant to find both short & long-term solutions to enhance access to the Twin Oaks Industrial Park & will change the route of the Lauzon 10 bus to better service the park until a new route goes into effect. + www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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City of Windsor to extend bus service to Twin Oaks industrial park, research improved access | CBC News
The City of Windsor will hire a transportation consultant to find both short and long-term solutions to enhance access to the Twin Oaks Industrial Park and will change the route of the Lauzon 10 bus t...
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Corey @coreyjrowe.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
For those following the Tunnel Bus situation: Windsor City Council will convene a special meeting this Friday 2/21 at 9:00am for the potential override vote. It appears to be virtual. cc @activatetransitwe.bsky.social
Special Meeting of Council: Friday, February 21, 2025 via Electronic Participation
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
All we want for Valentine’s Day is for Windsor’s transit system to get the love it deserves 🖤 #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Learn more about the veto process and what we can expect in the coming days/weeks in regards to the Tunnel Bus vote ⬇️ #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🚨Residents in wards 4, 5 & 6 contact your councillor to pressure them to vote against the Mayor’s veto. If we can change just 1 vote, the veto won’t pass🚨 We condemn the Mayor’s use of veto power to end the tunnel bus service. + activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-... #windsorontario #yqg
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
🚨UWINDSOR STUDENTS🚨 The city of Windsor is treating student riders with disrespect & blaming students for transit problems. Let’s remind them that your voice matters! Please consider coming out or emailing the UWSA about your transit experiences in the lead up the UWSA meeting this Saturday Jan 25
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
“We hope very much that this critical service can be preserved for the sake of both Windsorites and Detroiters…” www.freep.com/story/news/l... @detroitfreepress.bsky.social
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Fate of Tunnel Bus, connecting Detroit, Windsor, up in air
Windsor officials say they need to close a budget gap and might kill the Tunnel Bus.
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
In light of the recent city budget deliberations and threats to cut the tunnel bus service to Detroit, we want to hear from YOU 🫵🏼 Why is the tunnel bus important to you? Why is it a service our community needs? #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit
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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
If you're in the Windsor area please help support @activatetransitwe.bsky.social in their campaign for better bus service in Windsor!
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irina cerić @irinaceric.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Ridership is up but Windsor wants to cut funding for public transit? Email the mayor and your councillor in ten seconds flat via @activatetransitwe.bsky.social activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-...
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Budget 2025 Email Campaign - Activate Transit Windsor Essex
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
🚨Contact Your Councillor🚨 The newly tabled budget for the 2025 year sees over $1.4M in cuts to transit, threatening the sustainability of the service, reliable service delivery and more. + activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-...
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Budget 2025 Email Campaign - Activate Transit Windsor Essex
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Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Here's a starter pack of all the transit rider groups that have popped up so far on BlueSky. Reply if I've missed a group! go.bsky.app/6Pw2jpk
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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
🚨2025 Budget Guide🚨 Drew Dilkens has tabled the 2025 City of Windsor - Municipal Government Budget. With over $4 Million in increased revenue expected, what improvements should Transit Riders expect in 2025? None. activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025/ #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg
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