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Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) @taaguelph.bsky.social · 1d

From concerned rider to transit champion! 🏆

Hear from Rodney Chan @chanface.bsky.social of @tritag.ca at the #Guelph Transportation Summit on October 18. Learn how to (re)build advocacy movements & run successful campaigns.

Info & Register www.taaguelph.com/summit

#TransitAdvocacy #UrbanPlanning

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 1d

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Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) @taaguelph.bsky.social · 3d

12 days until the Transportation Summit #Guelph on October 18! Presentations from @chanface.bsky.social, @ttcriders.bsky.social, @transportaction.ca, @cyclewr.ca, @cgreysongaito.bsky.social, @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social, @samhersh01.bsky.social & more!

Free Event! Register @ taaguelph.com/summit

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WB62 @wb62.bsky.social · 1d

Fun Fact: Ever heard of the GO Transit Hamilton-Guelph Line? This line was proposed in 1989 by the Think Rail Group, as part of a larger proposal for transit in Ontario.

This line would've travelled from the City of Hamilton to Guelph, linking 3 cities together in the western half of the GTHA.

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 5d

The Region's final scheduled pop-up session on Stage 2 ION is this afternoon from 12 to 4pm at Cambridge Centre station:

Stage 2 ION

The Region of Waterloo is proposing to extend the ION LRT system

www.engagewr.ca

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 5d

Tomorrow!

Cycle Waterloo Region @cyclewr.ca · Sep 7

Looking for a biking-related volunteering opportunity?
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.
Register at
rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral

Kitchener Central (Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...) - RIDE 2025

What moves you? The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025!

rideforrefuge.org

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Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) @taaguelph.bsky.social · 7d

How do cycling, transit, cars, and housing go together to help solve the housing crisis? Find out on October 18 at the #Guelph Transportation Summit!

Register for this FREE event at taaguelph.com/summit

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Cycle Waterloo Region @cyclewr.ca · Sep 7

Looking for a biking-related volunteering opportunity?
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom.
Register at
rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral

Kitchener Central (Social Development Centre Waterloo Re...) - RIDE 2025

What moves you? The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join us Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025!

rideforrefuge.org

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Cycle Waterloo Region @cyclewr.ca · 9d

After meeting with city staff, representatives of the Horticultural Society and a number of our members, we present our response on the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections: a people-first approach!
cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/o...

Our Response to the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections Project

We write today to voice our perspective on the Rockway Fairway transportation connection project. This project represents a critical step forward in completing our cycling network. It will forge a …

cyclewr.ca

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 9d

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

TriTAG @tritag.ca · 10d

ION passing by our booth! #ionizeWR

Two men stand behind a tritag table with ION LRT going by

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 10d

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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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 10d

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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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 11d

Reminder: this is today!

TriTAG @tritag.ca · 12d

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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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 12d

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

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 12d

It was so normal, we didn’t even think to take pictures!

TriTAG @tritag.ca · 12d

What does a multi-modal focus mean to us? This week several members of TriTAG showed up to a meeting about building more ION… on our bikes.

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 13d

The Region is doing one last virtual info session / webinar about Stage 2 ION tonight from 7 to 8:30pm. Join online to see their presentation and ask questions:

Stage 2 ION

The Region of Waterloo is proposing to extend the ION LRT system

www.engagewr.ca

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 15d

The Region’s last full in-person public information session on stage 2 ION is on now and until 7pm at the Old Post Office in Galt, Cambridge:

Stage 2 ION

The Region of Waterloo is proposing to extend the ION LRT system

www.engagewr.ca

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 15d

Breslau is slated for a lot of growth by Woolwich Township, so transportation connections probably won’t be surprising. It’s been on Regional plans for a while as well.

-MD

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Waterloo Region Record @therecord.com · 16d

Did you get a camera ticket? Almost two million Waterloo Region speeders did not
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Did you get a camera ticket? Almost two million Waterloo Region speeders did not

Data shows 97 per cent of speeders are escaping tickets at 17 schools even as cameras measure their speed.

www.therecord.com

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 16d

Today's IONizeWR newsletter talks about effective construction, what's happening with Stage 2, and what actions you can take:

Learning from ION Stage 1 to build more ION

Yesterday Oh The Urbanity released a fantastic video all about how the Region of Waterloo kept costs relatively low for the initial section of ION. The 16-minute video sums up the lessons as: knowing ...

ionizewr.ca

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 17d

We have an amazing opportunity in Waterloo Region to use lessons from our own ION light rail to expand our network. If we can get funding for ION stage 2 at comparable levels to peer projects, good management and procurement could leave enough funds for a whole second line!

Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 17d

The most underappreciated issue in urbanism is the Anglosphere’s transit construction cost problem.

It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.

It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.

How This Small City Built Light Rail For Cheap

YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

youtu.be

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 17d

The most underappreciated issue in urbanism is the Anglosphere’s transit construction cost problem.

It’s not just that we’re spending too much money on any particular project.

It’s that we could be getting *much more transit* for the *same amount of money we’re currently spending*.

How This Small City Built Light Rail For Cheap

YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

youtu.be

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TriTAG @tritag.ca · 20d

(4/4) Guelph Transportation Summit

📆 Saturday, Oct 18, 10am-4pm
📍 Dublin Street United Church

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TRANSPORTATION
SUMMIT 2025
PRESENTED BY
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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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