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INNOVATIVE THINKING
The Oyster Card - London, England
The Oyster Card was introduced by Transport for London in 2003. The smart card style transit pass is now used for 75 per cent of the Underground, bus and some rail trips in the London area, adding up to 38 million journeys a week. The card is characterized by its convenience and cost savings. Fast access into and out of stations is provided by touching it to a reader at the ticket gate.
Daily price capping ensures that users pay the lowest fare based on their trips throughout the day. The Oyster Card has been franchised to become a credit/debit card, a library/municipal charge card and a discount access card for restaurants, events and attractions.
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Metrolinx’s
Advisory Committee will assist the Metrolinx Board in developing a series of
discussion papers that will form the basis for the Regional Transportation Plan.
The committee consists of representatives from a variety of backgrounds and from
across the region to provide a balanced perspective on the challenges and
proposed actions that will shape our transportation system of the future.
The Metrolinx Board of Directors established a Selection Committee of four Board
members, including the Chair, who have appointed the following Advisory
Committee Members:
The board has informally indicated that it may wish
to supplement the committee’s membership from time to time.
The primary functions of the committee include:
- Review discussion papers and the draft Regional Transportation Plan providing feedback and advice to the Board
- Provide input and advice to the Board on specific issues arising from the development of the Regional Transportation Plan
- Analyze public and stakeholder input and make recommendations to the Board
- Engage in dialogue with the public and other stakeholders to exchange views and awareness of transportation challenges and actions
- Support and promote the release, marketing and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan
The Advisory Committee held its Inaugural meeting on November 27, 2007 and established its meeting schedule and work plan.
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