Public Invited to Metrolinx's Public Meetings on Accessibility

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The public is invited to share ideas on how Metrolinx and its operating divisions, GO Transit, PRESTO and Air Rail Link, can make it easier for people with disabilities to travel around our region.

Public meetings will be held in Oakville, Richmond Hill, Pickering and downtown Toronto starting on September 13, 2012. Following a presentation which highlights Metrolinx's priorities for improving accessibility across the region, there will be moderated sessions for the public to provide suggestions, share ideas and ask questions. Representatives from GO Transit, PRESTO and Air Rail Link will be attending the meetings to listen to the public's feedback and discuss current initiatives.

Meeting dates and locations:

West
Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 7 to 9 p.m.
Oakville Town Hall - Oakville and Trafalgar Room
1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 0H3
GO Transit station: Oakville GO Station
For local transit schedule information visit: Oakville Transit

North
Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 7 to 9 p.m.
York Region South Service Centre - Training Centre Rooms A, B and C
50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7
GO Transit station: Langstaff GO Station
For local transit schedule information visit: York Region Transit

East
Monday, September 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Pickering Recreation Complex - O'Brien Rooms A and B
1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON, L1V 3Y7
GO Transit station: Pickering GO Station
For local transit schedule information visit: Durham Region Transit

Central
Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 7 to 9 p.m.
Metro Hall - Room 308 and 309
55 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
GO Transit station: Union Station - Train or Union Station Bus Terminal
For local transit schedule information visit: TTC or GO Transit

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

Metrolinx is the Province of Ontario's regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. For more information, go to metrolinx.com.

Disponible en français

SOURCE: Metrolinx

Media enquiries - Malon Edwards, [phone], or Mark Ostler, [phone].