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Can Ontario’s intercity bus, train services compete with cars, planes?

 
Reminder that Transport Futures is proud to announce that their 20th learning event will focus on Ontario's intercity rail and bus service and whether they can compete with car and air travel. Taking place in Toronto on November 27, 2017
 
 With a provincial election taking place in June 2018, the time to have a meaningful conversation about intercity travel is now. As detailed in our interactive agenda, the conference will feature Canadian and international experts discussing rail and bus systems from several perspectives: history and culture; planning and infrastructure; technology and interoperability; mobility hubs and first/last mile options; customer service and demand; modal competition and safety; finance and funding; risk and delivery; governance and politics. We'll explore how multiple rail and bus services can co-exist efficiently, fulfil different functions, build a cohesive transportation network and make effective use of limited tax dollars.

To achieve these intercity travel objectives, Transport Futures has invited 13 speakers to share their experience and insights:
  • Hon. David Collenette, Special Advisor for Ontario High Speed Rail and former federal Minister of Transport
  • Peter Crockett, Chief Administrative Officer, Oxford County
  • Corina MoorePresident and CEO, Ontario Northland Transportation Commission
  • Carsten Puls, President, Deutsche Bahn Engineering and Consulting
  • Doug Switzer, President and CEO, Ontario Motor Coach Association and Motor Coach Canada
  • Derrick Toigo, Executive Vice-President, Civil - Roads & Transit, Infrastructure Ontario
  • Paul Nimigon, Vice President - Rail and Transit Division, WSP Canada Group
  • Tim Hoeffner, Director, Office of Rail, Michigan Department of Transportation
  • Jim Richards, Director, Rail Market Leader, Steer Davies Gleave
  • Michael Schabas, Partner, FCP Rail Consultants
  • Mark Platteel, General Counsel, ACS Infrastructure Canada
  • Murtaza Haider, Associate Professor, Ryerson University
  • Paul Langan, Founder, High Speed Rail Canada
Along with great food to keep you energized all day, our packed agenda provides you with ample time to ask questions and network with 100 delegates. Be sure to register today as seating is limited!

NOTE; Interesting conference  not sure if there is any room to register in it still. Paul Langan, Founder High Speed Rail Canada will be on a panel at. We need more of these conferences in Ontario.

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