Tag: Owen Sound

GUELPH POLITICAST #410 – Buses and Trains Wanted!

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As listeners familiar with the work of Guelph Politico are aware, improved transit is a pretty big part of the mission, and more often than not, we’re talking about local transit. But did you know that transit can take you to places outside of Guelph’s urban boundaries? This is somewhat tricky because regional transit, both to and from Guelph, is lacking, and we’re not alone. That’s where a new advocacy group wants to make a difference. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #410 – Buses and Trains Wanted!” →

MTO Approves That Daily Bus From and To Owen Sound

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If you religiously listen to the Guelph Politicast (and why wouldn’t you), then you will recall March’s episode on Regional Transit, which included an interview with Chris Hughes, Manager of Contract Services for the City of Owen Sound. Hughes talked about a proposed daily bus to Guelph from Owen Sound sponsored by some start up money from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. Follow-up: the MTO has approved it. Continue reading “MTO Approves That Daily Bus From and To Owen Sound” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #117 – Regional Transit

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If you don’t have a car in Guelph, how do you get to Cambridge? Well, you can get the Greyhound to Kitchener at one of the few times a day it departs and then transfer to Grand River Transit at Sportsworld Drive. You can also take the GO Bus to the Aberfoyle “Park and Ride”, wait an hour and get the bus to Kitchener from there. Either way, you could probably walk to Cambridge faster… Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #117 – Regional Transit” →