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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 · 06/11/2025

A robust regional public transit network has the ability to be an economic driver for not only Windsor, but all of Essex County as a whole. This bus route can be built upon and enhanced, but only if we as a region make the decision to keep it.

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

As our region grows, we will need to provide mobility options to connect all of the municipalities that make up Essex County together. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Instead of some mayors and councillors wanting to cut funding because they don’t feel they are getting value, a better question might be what can be done to improve the service to serve your municipality better? +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

However, we agree with the words of Mayor Hilda MacDonald of Leamington that not all municipalities benefit directly from large road projects (e.g. County 42 and Manning) but Essex County Council funds these projects as they benefit the region at large. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Many mayors and councillors who represent their municipalities on Essex County Council have brought up concerns on how much value they are getting from this service. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

These are people who may not have a vehicle to drive and whose sole connection between Windsor and the County has now been severed, with the only option being an expensive taxi ride. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We agree with Mayor Bondy that this is a route that very much has the potential to be the backbone of a full regional transit network. This route is used by many people within Essex County today, from students attending school in Windsor to migrant workers heading to the city to run errands. +

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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 · 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

🕕 Pick up will start approx. 6pm at Devonshire mall until 9:30pm. 📍Due to construction, the pick up stand will be by the Taxi Stand by the bus station! ⏎ Return services start right after the fireworks and run until approx 12:15am OR until all passengers have boarded the bus.

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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

"Yet some measures needed will not prove easily acceptable to society unless substantial improvements are made in the systems themselves, which in many cities force people to put up with undignified conditions due to crowding, inconvenience, infrequent service and lack of safety.” (153)

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

"...and consuming enormous quantities of non-renewable energy. This makes it necessary to build more roads and parking areas which spoil the urban landscape. Many specialists agree on the need to give priority to public transportation." +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

“The quality of life in cities has much to do with systems of transport, which are often a source of much suffering for those who use them. Many cars, used by one or more people, circulate in cities, causing traffic congestion, raising the level of pollution....." +

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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

We had a great turnout and it was awesome to connect with more members of the community! Some folks weren’t there for the big group photo, so if you’re not pictured here, just know we still appreciated your support and presence.🤍 #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit

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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

If concern is about making revenue shouldn’t we continue the service that makes the most back? This isn’t equitable and it’s not financially wise. Keep the tunnel service open for people that need the service for connections, not corporations.

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The mayor has said that he’s against the tunnel service because it subsidizes US businesses, but we’re keeping the one service that subsidies the US businesses the most? 2/3 of tunnel bus revenue comes from commuter service and brings Americans to Canada.

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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

In addition the majority of revenue comes from commuter riders, therefore the best use of taxpayer funds would be to continue the service so the city can recover fares. We call on council to continue the service as long as possible!

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

ATWE’s position is that there should be no separate ending to the transit service. A majority of council voted to keep the route in place & recognized the importance of commuter access. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Administration recommends maintaining the special events bus to/from Detroit until Dec 30th, allowing the city to “generate revenue from events” which would help to offset an expected variance & “cost pressures” in the 2025 operating budget that result from paid federally mandated sick days. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

That date, the report said, aligns with a process at Transit Windsor that sees operators sign up for shifts based on seniority. New shifts and a new service implementation plan are scheduled to begin in September. +

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Activate Transit @activatetransitwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

A staff report going to a city council committee next week suggests an August 31st end to the unique cross-border public transit service, which Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens chopped from the city’s budget earlier this year. +

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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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