Durham Region posted a NOTICE today for Public Information Sessions in Oshawa on Wed. Nov 16, 23 & 30 concerning RAPID TRANSIT on the Simcoe Street Corridor -they indicate they are looking for Oshawa residents' input. Naturally I will attend to find out more, but really...although I don't like to be cynical, wondering if this will be similar to the negligible input Oshawa had with respect to the Bus Rapid Transit on King St and Bond? Why not 1st prioritize building better bus stops like the ones YORK REGION HAS BUILT?
I am all for improved public transit, but imo DRT & METROLINX should FIRST be constructing decent modern bus stops at 3 locations in Oshawa: 1) Durham College/Ontario Tech; 2) the Taunton Rd E Smart Centre Plaza and 3) the downtown former Bus Terminal on Centre St.
Why has Durham Transit not followed the excellent example of YORK REGION? York Region has bus stops that are HEATED, have PUBLIC WASHROOMS, bike racks, WASTE/RECYCLING RECEPTACLES and monitors indicating the real arrival time of the next bus.
Seems now is a good time to speak up! Hope to hear people asking questions at these public information sessions this month.
I am all for improved public transit, but imo DRT & METROLINX should FIRST be constructing decent modern bus stops at 3 locations in Oshawa: 1) Durham College/Ontario Tech; 2) the Taunton Rd E Smart Centre Plaza and 3) the downtown former Bus Terminal on Centre St.
Why has Durham Transit not followed the excellent example of YORK REGION? York Region has bus stops that are HEATED, have PUBLIC WASHROOMS, bike racks, WASTE/RECYCLING RECEPTACLES and monitors indicating the real arrival time of the next bus.
Seems now is a good time to speak up! Hope to hear people asking questions at these public information sessions this month.
