Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board Meets on December 5

TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The Metrolinx Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday December 5, 2012 to receive a report on the proposed next wave of priority projects for The Big Move, including a new downtown relief line to connect the regions. The Board will also vote on a fare adjustment for 2013 to enable GO Transit to continue offering the best possible service and meet the needs of its growing ridership.

Metrolinx Board Chair Robert Prichard and CEO Bruce McCuaig will be available to media following the board meeting. Please note, the closed session begins at 8:00 am and the public session begins at 10:45 am.

• Date: December 5, 2012
• Time: 10:45 am
• Location: Metrolinx Head Office, 20 Bay St., Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, Executive Boardroom

The agenda for the meeting is now available online http://www.metrolinx.com/en/docs/agendas/agendas_2012_12_05.aspx

Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about The Big Move, Metrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA.  Find out more about GO Transit, PRESTO, and Union Pearson Express, divisions of Metrolinx.

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SOURCE: Metrolinx

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