<<< Check out our new video which outlines the key elements of the Community Building Strategy!
<<< Karina Ricks’ talk of September 18, as part of the Draft Implementation Strategies Open House
You may watch Karina Ricks’ presentation in it’s entirely here. Karina’s presentation stressed the importance of diversifying transportation options by making alternative travel modes such as public transit or walking more convenient, competitive and dignified. To do this, she adds, requires attention to the details of design and enhanced connections to important places.
<<< Susan Zielinski's talk of June 12, as part of Forum 3 - Strengthening Our Community
In case you missed Susan Zielinksi’s presentation on June 12, you may watch it in its entirety here. In the presentation, Susan talks about her work at S.M.A.R.T.(Sustainable Mobility & Accessibility Research & Transformation) at the University of Michigan, and the importance of understanding mobility as a spectrum of different types, each essential to a healthy and successful whole. Susan also discusses how enhanced mobility can help strengthen communities by allowing for a fluid and dynamic exchange between people, businesses and institutions.
<<< GB Arrington's talk of May 15, as part of Forum 2 - Creating Great Places
In case you missed GB Arrington’s presentation on May 15, you may watch it in its entirety here. In the presentation, GB discusses transit oriented development, including how transit stations can be great civic places, as well as the future of urban places, and trends in transit and urban development. GB provides several examples of how other cities and regions are creating great places with the help of transit investment.
<<< Dr Steven Cassidy's talk of April 24, as part of Forum 1 - Enhancing Mobility
In case you missed Dr Cassidy’s presentation on April 24, you may watch it in its entirety here. In the presentation, Dr Cassidy discusses many aspects of transit and mobility, including experiential aspects. In addition, he looked at transit systems from around the world, how they operate, and how more local systems compare. Yet, this is just a sample of Dr Cassidy’s discussion – watch for more!
<<< A time lapse video of Forum 1
The video at left was filmed in the Project Storefront during Day 1 of Forum 1 – Enhancing Mobility. Photos were taken at 30 second intervals and compressed into the video you see here. It was quite the productive day!
<<< The Project Launch
This video was recorded at the Project Launch, and features:
1. Rob Horne (00:00) discussing the importance of competing in a global economy and how investment in rapid transit will help the Waterloo Region to compete.
2. Tim Jackson (50:30) of the Accelerator Centre on the importance of transit infrastructure to the tech sector.
3. Melanie Hare, (1:00:40) Project Lead on for the CTC Community Building Strategy, on the goals and process of the Strategy, as well as how to get involved.
4. Community member discussions (1:16:45) of why they support rapid transit:
• Mike Boos, (1:17:00) PhD candidate and blogger
• Daisy Podeszwa Arsenault, (1:22:10) transit advocate and sustainable living champion
• Cathy Brothers, (1:27:35) Executive Director of Capacity Waterloo Region
The Region of Waterloo: A Symphony of Design
This video focuses on design, the arts, and culture in all its manifestations, across the Region of Waterloo. The Region’s many strengths are showcased in this video.
<<< Bus Rapid Transit example from Cleveland
Here’s a video showing what a BRT experience is like and the associated increase in development that comes along with it.
<<< Ride a Light Rail Line
The video at left is a time-lapse ride on Calgary’s light rail system.
<<< Proposed Light Rail in Houston
View a video showing a 3D model of Houston’s proposed light rail line.
