For the first time in a decade, interest in intercity travel by rail and bus is on a major upswing. The federal government’s $60-$90 billion Alto high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City is the main driver of this excitement – and some consternation, too. But will a new electric train with its own alignment be enough for Canadians to ditch their car keys or airplane tickets when current surface transport operators have difficulty providing the efficient and affordable service needed to connect these destinations? To explore the extensive range of intercity travel challenges and opportunities, more than 20 experts will participate in five interactive sessions:
* Tracking Intercity Travel Opinions *
* Where the Wheels Hit the Road, Rail and Tarmac *
* Achieving Alto’s Aspirations *
* Boarding the Legislation and Consultation Train *
* Assessing Corridor Alignments and Opportunity Costs *
By the end of June, speakers will be announced and registration will open. In the meantime, be sure to save September 30 in your calendar so you can join 100 delegates representing government, business, unions, academia and NGOs. We look forward to welcoming you to Transport Futures!
Infrastructure Institute at the School of Cities, University of Toronto
Mainstreet Public Research
TransForm Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
Infrastructure Institute at the School of Cities, University of Toronto
Mainstreet Research
Montréal Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113
CSA Group
TransLink
Hatch Ltd.
Kingston Transit
South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation
Access Planning
Paladin Consulting
Mainstreet Research
Leading Mobility Consulting
Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation
Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance, University of Toronto
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(for “in-person” ticket holders!)
The Ontario Intercity Travel Summit is being held at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) Commons Conference Hall. The venue is located on the 7th floor of 55 Dundas Street West (west of Yonge Street on the south side of Dundas). The front door is locked so security will open it for Summit speakers and delegates. Follow way-finding signs to elevators or escalators which take you to the 7th floor.
There are a variety of ways to get to TRSM:
