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Parking just got easier at the Oakville GO By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Residents who want to take the GO Train to work should now have an easier time getting to it thanks to Friday's opening of a new $41.1 million parking garage at the Oakville GO Station. The six-storey structure provides 1,000 new parking spaces to the station, which is swamped daily by an estimated 5,500 commuters. Prior to the construction of the new parking facility finding a parking space at the Oakville GO Station could prove next to impossible, particularly for those who arrived following the morning rush hour. The provincial and federal governments are funding the project with each contributing up to $20.55 million. "Our government's top priority is the economy -- that's why we are continuing to invest in infrastructure projects that create jobs and economic growth, and improve public transit in the GTA," said Lisa Raitt, Halton MP and Minister of Labour. Raitt, along with MP Terence Young, MPP Kevin Flynn, Mayor Rob Burton and GO Transit President Gary McNeil, cut the ribbon at the parking garage, officially opening it to commuters. "I am extremely pleased with my government's investment in public transit in 9 · Wednesday, October 24, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "I am extremely pleased with my government's investment in public transit in Oakville. Since 2006, we have made unprecedented investments in public transit to create local jobs and support growth." Oakville MP Terence Young NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog GO station parking building Friday. The new structure boasts green and red led lights directing drivers to open spaces as well as a sign telling you how many spaces are open on each level. There is also a covered kiss-and-ride and solar panels on the roof. Also pictured, from left, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, Oakville MP Terence Young, and Halton MP Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour. GO park at GO: GO Transit President Gary McNeil hosts a ribbon cutting for the new Oakville Oakville," said Young. "Since 2006, we have made unprecedented investments in public transit to create local jobs and support growth. This new parking facility will help take 1,000 cars off the crowded QEW each day, improving commute times and reducing stress for Oakville drivers and GO Transit users." The new garage has a covered groundlevel drop off and pick up zone that is linked to the train platforms. It also has a system to let customers know how many parking spaces are available, and on which level, and a new intersection with signals at Cornwall Road. Eco-friendly features include LED lighting inside and out, solar panels on the roof, See Go page 10 No one can see how well you hear. Clear, natural sound quality Lyric's unique design and placement works with your ear's anatomy to deliver exceptional sound quality in quiet and noisy environments. Learn About Lyric · Free Lyric Screening · Risk Free 30-Day-Trial LYRIC CERTIFIED LOCATIONS OAKVILLE BURLINGTON WELLAND 905·339·1397 905·681·8977 905·788·9449 905·274·3032 905·690·1633 905·336·9656 519·763·1517 OTHER LOCATIONS PORT CREDIT WATERDOWN BURLINGTON NORTH GUELPH CALL TO MAKE YOUR LYRIC APPOINTMENT TODAY ! www.senseofhearing.ca