Metrolinx is encouraging involvement in creating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the
Investment Strategy (IS). We want input from a wide range of stakeholders and the general public.
This involvement will take place in various forms:
GENERAL PUBLIC
Online Consultations:
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Members of the public and stakeholders from across the region can provide input and make comments on the Green and White Papers,
Draft RTP and the IS through the Metrolinx website.
- Notice of the opportunity to comment has been placed on the province’s Environmental Registry.
- Ongoing: December 2007 - Fall 2008
Unconference:
The community that launched “Transit Camp” in February 2007 recently launched the first “Metronauts Camp.” They have started engaging audiences interested in Metrolinx’s initiatives using a series of contemporary and fresh collaboration tools and processes.
(
www.metronauts.ca )
Ongoing: March 2008 - Fall 2008
Public Meetings:
Members of the public will be invited through print ads to evening public meeting events in
October 2008 in the following communities to provide input into the
Draft RTP and IS.
Ongoing Outreach:
Metrolinx will continue to participate in public and stakeholder events, including conferences and meetings, to make presentations on the RTP, the IS and our projects.
MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
RTP Technical Advisory Group (TAG):
Metrolinx has assembled approximately 100 specialists for a Technical Advisory Group (TAG). It includes planning staff and transit operators from municipalities across the region, as well as staff from provincial ministries and agencies. Through workshops, the TAG provides technical input on the research and analysis done in support of the RTP, as well as the proposals put forward in the Green Papers, White Papers and
Draft RTP.
Ongoing: December 2007 - Fall 2008
Investment Strategy Technical Advisory Group (IS TAG):
The IS TAG will draw on experienced officials in infrastructure finance and public policy for input on the research and analysis done in support of the Investment Strategy. The IS TAG will comprise 10-15 officials from GTHA municipal and transit partners, as well as the governments of Ontario and Canada.
Ongoing: Spring 2008 - Fall 2008
Municipal Meetings:
Metrolinx staff will convene meetings with individual municipalities to solicit feedback on the Green and White Papers and the
Draft RTP.
Municipalities will also be invited to participate in the public meetings.
Ongoing: December 2007 - Fall 2008
RTP & IS Public Consultation Timeline 2008