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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility

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At Mpact, we see the potential for transit and mobility, land use and development—taken together—to create better lives and brighter futures. Check out our work at mpactmobility.org.

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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NYC pilot program is adding green roofs to bus stops—“Officials say the plants can absorb 16 gallons of rainwater to reduce flooding during heavy rainstorms. Officials say the elevated garden could also cool down the shelter for riders waiting for buses on hot days.” gothamist.com/news/nyc-off...
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NYC officials want to put rain gardens on top of bus stops
The city is testing out a green roof on a bus shelter in Brownsville, with the hope that the design can be expanded across the five boroughs.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us for the next Coffee Chat with the Mpact Innovators! In October, we're diving into takeaways from Toronto and the Mpact Transit + Community conference. Register (free!) at bit.ly/CoffeeChatOct2026
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Mpact Transit + Community conference in Kansas City, October 18-21! Catch a glimpse of what Kansas City, the City of Fountains, has to offer and the ways transit connects you to it all – youtu.be/ruK7ecMfXCs
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We're going to Kansas City for Mpact Transit + Community 2027!
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Toronto, thank you for having us! 🇨🇦 We're celebrating this great city and surrounding region as we close the #MpactTO26. Such a full and lively week of connection, learning, and exploring. Thank you so much to our local hosts: the City of Toronto, Metrolinx, TTC, and Infrastructure Ontario.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We rolled out the red carpet last night at the 2026 Mpact PK Slam! Thank you to Diamond Sponsor and Mpact Partner, HDR, for their support of the conference. #MpactTO26
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are loving the #MpactTO26 bag! Thanks to Platinum sponsor, Stacy Witbeck, for their support of the conference and the bag over the years. The conference artwork featured on the bag was created by Toronto-based artist, Wenting Li.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're staying connected at #MpactTO26 with thanks to Gold sponsor, WW+P! Thanks to WW+P for sponsoring wi-fi at the conference.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#MpactTO26 attendees are getting to know Toronto and the region in Mobile Workshops with thanks to Platinum sponsor, Jacobs!
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We've kicked off the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference at the Welcome Reception sponsored by WSP! 🎉🚝 #MpactTO26
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Paul Kulig @paulkuligto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Welcome to Toronto @mpactmobility.bsky.social #MpactTO26
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Atendees are rolling in to the Mpact Transit + Community conference! Thanks to #MpactTO26 Gold Sponsor, McCarthy Tétrault, for sponsoring registration.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It's been great to see everyone gathering at #MpactTO26! Platinum Sponsor, Arcadis, is helping connect attendees with their support of the name badge lanyards. Thanks to everyone at Arcadis for their involvement with Mpact and the conference.
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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#IdeasAtWork Excited to take part in my first @mpactmobility.bsky.social with @uoftcities.bsky.social MW08 - Port Lands to Ravines: Climate-Ready, People-First Infrastructure in Toronto h/t @evergreencanada.bsky.social @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social #BikeTO www.mpactmobility.org/conference/c...
Map of Toronto with a highlighted route for today’s rideMW08 - Port Lands to Ravines:
Climate-Ready, People-First Infrastructure in Toronto
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See up-close how Toronto is reshaping former industrial lands and natural corridors into climate-resilient, people-first public spaces on this 20 km (12 mi) bike ride. At the Distillery District and Evergreen Brick Works, explore examples of adaptive reuse as placemaking. At Biidaasige Park in the Port Lands, learn how flood protection and the re-naturalization of the Don River have unlocked new development and a new approach to design. You'll also experience downtown's cycling infrastructure as you learn about cycling network expansion and plans for the integration of active transportation with major transit investments, including the Ontario Line. Hear from planners, community leaders, and project partners about implementation challenges, trade-offs, and lessons learned. Get to know some great places in Toronto and take home insights about how public realm investment drives community health and economic vitality.
Note: this description updated July 23, 2026, to reflect actual length of the bicycle ride, which will pe 20 km (12 mi), not 11.5 km (7 mi) as originally indicated.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We've got all the #MpactTO26 information at our fingertips with the conference Mobile App, thanks to Gold Sponsor, GFT! 📱 If you're at the conference, be sure to download the Mobile App to see the schedule, list of sponsors & exhibitors, speaker & attendee directories, activity feed and more.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We're checking in for #MpactTO26! Thank you to Gold Sponsor, AECOM, for their support of the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference and these cool hotel room key sleeves.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thank you to #MpactTO26 Gold Sponsor, Destination Toronto! Get excited to be in Toronto and see all the city has to offer with recommendations from Destination Toronto – www.destinationtoronto.com/mpact-6ixsta... Register today at mpactmobility.org/registernow
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thank you to HDR, an Mpact Partner and Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference in Toronto! HDR is the Presenting Sponsor of Wednesday night's Mpact PK Slam, one of the highlights of the conference! 1/4
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
WSP is an Mpact Champion and Partner as well as a Diamond Sponsor of Mpact Transit + Community 2026. Thank you to everyone at WSP for your support of Mpact and #MpactTO26! Register for the conference today – mpactmobility.org/registernow 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Thank you to Jacobs, a longtime Mpact Partner and a Platinum Sponsor for Mpact Transit + Community 2026! At #MpactTO26, Jacobs is a presenting sponsor for the 35 Mobile Workshops. These always are a great way to learn first hand about projects and the collaboration involved in getting work done. 1/
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're grateful to Stacy Witbeck, an Mpact Partner and a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference coming up in Toronto. 1/
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The 2026 PK Slam, sponsored by HDR, will be at The Concert Hall in Toronto, a historic building that has featured marquee performers ranging from Frank Sinatra to Iggy Pop, The Ramones and Cure to Queen Latifah and the latest touring bands today.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you to Arcadis, an Mpact Partner and a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference in Toronto. Learn more about Arcadis and catch them at the conference! "Arcadis is a leading global design firm focused on improving quality of life through sustainable solutions." 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
HNTB is an Mpact Champion and Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference. We're grateful for HNTB's support for our work across the whole organization, including year-round programming from the Mpact Innovators.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
As we get ready to be in Toronto in September, we're spotlighting some of the 50+ sessions on the program for the Mpact Transit + Community conference. Get ready to connect with peers from across North America about every aspect of delivering transit and building transit-oriented communities. 1/2
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Are you excited for #MpactTO26?! Get ready to rethink how your community moves and grows! Check out these sessions for some of what's on tap. Discover tools, ideas and connections that will help you plan smarter, invest better and deliver people-focused transportation and development solutions. 1/2
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Still looking to add a Mobile Workshop to your #MpactTO26 schedule? Check out these opportunities to explore Toronto. From the oldest neighborhood in Toronto to waterfront revitalization, from a remarkable architectural collection to public art and placemaking, there's so much to learn. 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In Pittsburgh, a proposal for new housing next to a transit station is running into neighborhood opposition, in part fueled by misinformation generated by AI. www.publicsource.org/dormont-hous...
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Dormont housing proposal draws debate — and AI-assisted misinformation
As officials consider a development near the PRT Red Line station, false claims and misleading information enhance debate.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you on the hunt for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain your certification? The Mpact Transit + Community conference is the place to be! Register for the conference today at mpactmobility.org/registernow.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Meet peers and share career journeys in the upcoming Coffee Chat hosted by the Mpact Innovators on August 28, from 2-3 pm Central. ☕️💼 Register today – bit.ly/CoffeeChatAu... Coffee Chats are virtual meetups where peers connect on timely topics and issues in small group discussion. 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Thanks to Diamond Sponsor, HDR, for helping to bring cross-sector stakeholders together at #MpactTO26. Register today to join us in Toronto and connect with others dedicated to taking a community-first approach to transit, mobility and development projects. 1/2
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Early bird rates for #MpactTO26 end on Mon, Aug 24! 🚨 Register at mpactmobility.org/registernow Don’t miss the opportunity to lock in early-bird rates for the Mpact Transit + Community conference. The room block at the Sheraton Centre Toronto also expires after August 24 and may sell out sooner!
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks to WSP, Mpact Champion and Diamond Sponsor, for helping bring to life an adventurous Welcome Reception for #MpactTO26! It starts with a reception in a beautiful outdoor garden then everyone is invited to choose their own adventure for the rest of the evening. 1/2
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Thank you to the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community Local Host Committee! A fantastic group has been working hard to showcase all that Toronto and the region has to offer at #MpactTO26. Our Local Host Chairs are the City of Toronto, Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx, and Toronto Transit Commission. 1/
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
HNTB is the sponsor of the opening plenary at the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference in Toronto, with keynote speaker Mary W. Rowe of the Canadian Urban Institute / Institut Urbain du Canada. 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📢 There's 1 week left to get the best rates for #MpactTO26 📢 Rates go up after August 24. Register for the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference at mpactmobility.org/registernow. And book your room! Rates also go up after August 24 and may sell out sooner.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Meet peers and share career journeys in the upcoming Coffee Chat hosted by the Mpact Innovators on August 28, from 2-3 pm Central. ☕️💼 Register today – bit.ly/CoffeeChatAu... Coffee Chats are virtual meetups where peers connect on timely topics and issues in small group discussion. 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
2 weeks left to get the best rates for #MpactTO26 ‼️ Register for the Mpact Transit + Community conference at mpactmobility.org/registernow – Rates go up after August 24. And book your room! Rates also go up after August 24 and may sell out sooner.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Reminder to register for this August 11 webinar! bit.ly/WebinarToronto
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Webinar: Welcome to Toronto – From our Local Hosts
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Read about the "Toronto Model" for delivering TOD which comes to the "crucial realization ... that you don’t need to deliver everything at once." www.canadianarchitect.com/op-ed-unlock...
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Op-Ed: Unlocking the "Toronto Model" for Subway Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) at Scale
Transit-oriented development is not a new idea. Penn Station, Buffalo's Central Terminal, and Toronto's original TTC Line 1 stations all embedded transit into city life — reminders that, at its best, ...
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We're excited for the #MpactTO26 Closing Plenary Lunch - Unpredictable by Design: How Messy Cities Inspire Better Urban Futures. Zahra Ebrahim, Co-Founder of Monumental and a seasoned leader and advocate, takes us into the up and downsides of messy cities. 1/4
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Tune into our August 11 webinar, Welcome to Toronto – From our Local Hosts! Register at bit.ly/WebinarToronto Ahead of #MpactTO26, get an introduction to Toronto from our Local Hosts – the City of Toronto, Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx, and Toronto Transit Commission.
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#MpactTO26 Wednesday Plenary – Driven by Purpose: Leadership Stories at the Intersection of People and Mobility Three executives whose leadership includes transit and TOD will share personal reflections on the journeys that shaped them and the bold moves that pushed their agencies forward. 1/
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We're excited to share about the #MpactTO26 Opening Plenary - The Future of Place: Mobility and Development at a Turning Point - Sponsored by HNTB 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Looking to add a Mobile Workshop or two onto your Mpact Transit + Community registration? Scroll this thread for some you might be interested in! Register for the conference at mpactmobility.org/registernow 1/7
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Ride the modes and explore regional multimodal hubs on these #MpactTO26 Mobile Workshops! Find all mobile workshops at mpactmobility.org/schedule. Note: You must be registered for the conference to attend mobile workshops. Limit 2 per attendee. Separate fees apply - first come, first served!
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Dig into community engagement with peers in the transit, land use and community development world in the Mpact Innovators' upcoming Coffee Chat! Join us on July 31 from 10-11 am Central. Register at bit.ly/CoffeeChatJuly2026 1/2
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
There's a lot to check out in Toronto and in the region while you're at the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference. Check out our guest post from York Regional Rapid Transit Corporation to learn about BRT in the York region. It's been running for 20 years! www.mpactmobility.org/blog/york-re...
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York Region: Fast Growth and Bus Rapid Transit, North of Toronto - Mpact
BRT has become a transit mode of choice in the York Region, connecting residents to destinations across Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe.
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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Visiting Toronto this Fall for the Mpact Transit + Community conference? I'll be leading a #BikeTO ride: MW08 - Port Lands to Ravines: Climate-Ready, People-First Infrastructure in Toronto on September 14 h/t @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social @evergreencanada.bsky.social @toronto.ca #MpactTO26
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mPACT; Transit + Community Toronto Sept 14-17, 2026

I'm Speaking! mpactmobility.org/schedule

Join me in Toronto for #MpactTO26
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Check out the Schedule at a Glance for the 2026 Mpact Transit + Community conference in Toronto. bit.ly/MpactTransitCommunity26_Schedule Use the Schedule at a Glance to make your case to attend the conference. And to start planning your time in Toronto! #MpactTO26 #transitorienteddevelopment 1/3
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Mpact: Mobility, Community, Possibility @mpactmobility.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Are you looking to build up your transit planning knowledge? The Canadian Urban Transit Association is offering a special in-person delivery of their program, Introduction to Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities, at #MpactTO26. Learn more at www.mpactmobility.org/blog/transit... 1/2
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