Media Advisory - Public Invited to Metrolinx's Public Meetings on Accessibility

TORONTO, June 10, 2013 /CNW/ - The public is invited to share ideas on how Metrolinx and its operating divisions, GO Transit, PRESTO and Union Pearson Express, can make it easier for people with disabilities to travel around our region.

Public meetings will be held in Thornhill, Oakville, Whitby and downtown Toronto starting on June 12, 2013. Following a presentation highlighting Metrolinx's priorities for improving accessibility across the region, there will be roundtable discussions for the public to provide suggestions, share ideas and ask questions.

Meeting dates and locations:
North Wednesday June 12, 2013
Roundtables: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
One-on-one discussions: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Thornhill Community Centre - North and Centre Halls
7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, ON, L3T 4P1
Closest GO Transit station: Langstaff GO Station
For local transit schedule information visit: York Region Transit

West
Thursday June 20, 2013
Roundtables: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
One-on-one discussions: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Oakville Town Hall - Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms
1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 0H3
Closest GO Transit station: Oakville GO Station
For local transit schedule information, visit Oakville Transit

East
Thursday June 27, 2013
Roundtables: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
One-on-one discussions: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Abilities Centre - Theatre/Multi-Purpose Room (second floor)
55 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 0J2
Closest GO Transit station: Whitby GO Station
For local transit schedule information, visit Durham Region Transit

Central
Wednesday July 3, 2013
Roundtables: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
One-on-one discussions: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Metro Hall - Rooms 308 and 309
55 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Closest GO Transit station: Union Station - Train or Union Station Bus Terminal
For local transit schedule information, visit TTC

Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance at metrolinx.com/accessibility or at 1-888-438-6646.

Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about The Big Move at www.bigmove.ca.

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SOURCE: Metrolinx

Vanessa Thomas, [phone], [email protected]