We are extremely disappointed to see Essex County Council decide to not pursue financially supporting the LTW 42 transit route. This is a short-sighted decision that will set back a push for a more robust regional transit system to connect all of Essex County. Full press release: shorturl.at/kVUgb
A robust regional public transit network has the ability to be an economic driver for not only Windsor, but all of Essex County as a whole. This bus route can be built upon and enhanced, but only if we as a region make the decision to keep it.
As our region grows, we will need to provide mobility options to connect all of the municipalities that make up Essex County together. +
Instead of some mayors and councillors wanting to cut funding because they don’t feel they are getting value, a better question might be what can be done to improve the service to serve your municipality better? +
However, we agree with the words of Mayor Hilda MacDonald of Leamington that not all municipalities benefit directly from large road projects (e.g. County 42 and Manning) but Essex County Council funds these projects as they benefit the region at large. +
Many mayors and councillors who represent their municipalities on Essex County Council have brought up concerns on how much value they are getting from this service. +
These are people who may not have a vehicle to drive and whose sole connection between Windsor and the County has now been severed, with the only option being an expensive taxi ride. +
We agree with Mayor Bondy that this is a route that very much has the potential to be the backbone of a full regional transit network. This route is used by many people within Essex County today, from students attending school in Windsor to migrant workers heading to the city to run errands. +
We had a great time at Open Streets on Sunday! Thanks to all who stopped by to ask questions and chat with us about transit in Windsor-Essex.
Special shoutout to our awesome neighbours Windsor Law Centre For Cities (C4C) 👏
Our next social is 1 week away & this one you won’t want to miss because we’re welcoming our friends from @detroittransit.org to discuss cross-border connectivity, the tunnel bus & all things transit!
We’ll be upstairs at Rock Bottom Bar & Grill from 7pm-close.
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Our next social is Friday August 30th & we’d love to see you there! We’ll be upstairs at Rock Bottom Bar & Grill 7pm-close.
We’re also excited to welcome our friends from TRU Detroit to discuss cross-border connectivity, the tunnel bus & all things transit!
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Thinking of visiting Windsor? Check out this guide to learn more about the ins and outs of using Transit Windsor to get around town ⬇️
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The town of Essex is asking for the public’s help with their Rural Transit Survey! If you have a moment to provide feedback that will help them shape the future of rural public transportation, you’ll be entered to win $100 in Essex BIA Bucks.
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Are you a transit rider, advocate or resident who believes in better transit for Windsor-Essex? If the answer is yes then we welcome you to join our Facebook group. ⬇️
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Despite what the mayor wants us to believe, tunnel bus riders aren’t just Canadians heading to the US for events and shopping. Check out this clip from NPR about a couple’s cross-border romance and how the decision to cancel the tunnel bus is shutting it down.
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Wishing our community a very Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 If you plan to take the bus today, don’t forget that they’re running on a Sunday schedule. Plus, the Transway 1A, Transway 1C, Central 3, Ottawa 4 & Tunnel routes will be on detour Tuesday July 1st due to the Canada Day Parade.
🚨Reminder🚨 Our next social is THIS FRIDAY and we’d love to see you there! This is an easygoing, drop in, casual event, so even if you’re new to ATWE, you’re sure to meet like-minded people who are as passionate about transit as you are.
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🕕 Pick up will start approx. 6pm at Devonshire mall until 9:30pm.
📍Due to construction, the pick up stand will be by the Taxi Stand by the bus station!
⏎ Return services start right after the fireworks and run until approx 12:15am OR until all passengers have boarded the bus.
It’s fireworks night 🎆 If you’re taking transit to watch the big show (shuttle or bus), tag us in your photos!
You can take the bus for free after 6pm!
Zehrs is also providing free shuttles to and from the Ford Fireworks 🎆 +
Our next social is coming up on June 27th & we’d love to see you there! This is an easygoing, drop in, casual event, so even if you’re new to ATWE, you’re sure to meet like-minded people who are as passionate about transit as you are.
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What do YOU think? Would you attend more events/festivals if they were transit or bike accessible? #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit
FYI you can ride the LaSalle Transit 25 bus for FREE today through Sunday during the LaSalle Strawberry Festival 🍓
Find the full schedule online ⬇️
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The school bus extras were eliminated in this years budget. Beginning this spring, City staff will be visiting the impacted schools to connect directly with students to provide information and hands-on support.
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This Wednesday we’ll be delivering a fast and fun Pecha Kucha style presentation alongside some other community partners during the Bike Windsor Essex AGM at Cookie Bar!
Come out and talk transit with us 💬🚍
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Have you heard? We've got a new website ⬇️ 👀
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"Yet some measures needed will not prove easily acceptable to society unless substantial improvements are made in the systems themselves, which in many cities force people to put up with undignified conditions due to crowding, inconvenience, infrequent service and lack of safety.” (153)
"...and consuming enormous quantities of non-renewable energy. This makes it necessary to build more roads and parking areas which spoil the urban landscape. Many specialists agree on the need to give priority to public transportation." +
“The quality of life in cities has much to do with systems of transport, which are often a source of much suffering for those who use them. Many cars, used by one or more people, circulate in cities, causing traffic congestion, raising the level of pollution....." +
In the wake of Pope Francis’ death, many people online are sharing this observation from his 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si’. What do you think about his take on public transit? +
We had a great turnout and it was awesome to connect with more members of the community! Some folks weren’t there for the big group photo, so if you’re not pictured here, just know we still appreciated your support and presence.🤍
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