Ontario Intercity Travel Summit

For the first time in a decade, interest in intercity travel by rail and bus is on a major upswing in Ontario. The federal government’s proposed $60-$90 billion Alto high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City is the main driver of this renewed interest – and some legitimate concern, too. But will a future electric train with its own alignment be enough for Canadians to ditch their vehicles or short-haul airplane tickets when current surface transport operators have difficulty providing the efficient and affordable service needed to connect these destinations – and eventually to Windsor as well?

This multi-faceted question and dozens of others will be addressed at Transport Futures’ Ontario Intercity Travel Summit on October 2. Taking place at Toronto Metropolitan University, the Summit will explore the complex range of planning challenges and opportunities related to intercity rail, bus, air and car travel in the Windsor-Toronto-Ottawa corridor. As outlined in our packed agenda, more than 20 experts will participate in five interactive sessions designed to get feedback from 100 delegates representing government, business, unions, academia and NGOs. Together we’ll discuss how to best build an integrated multi-modal network that provides the public, business and tourists with seamless, reliable and equitable travel choices while reducing negative impacts on communities, farmland and the environment.

Be sure to register today since seating is limited and early bird rates end on September 2.  

We look forward to welcoming you to Transport Futures on October 2!