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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | 14 Senator says big decision needed to ease congestion continued from p.13 of "12 policy snapshots" to assist municipal leaders in making informed evidence-based decisions, the senator explained. The reports will focus on issues such as sustainable infrastructure, which will highlight the service gaps of "potential risks related to under-investment in infrastructure." Eggleton mentioned a recent McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) assessment on infrastructure productivity that stated $57 trillion in global investments is needed between now and 2030. "Cities face the challenge of replacing the existing infrastructure and determining the scope and extent of new infrastructures needed to support growth," said Eggleton. "Our indicators can support cities by identifying infrastructure needs to make evidence-based planning decisions, which will guide future growth and measure the impact of investments on infrastructure." A new GCIF document is being prepared on transport and mobility, which is a "big issue around here," he said. The Toronto Region Board of Trade estimates the GTA loses $6 billion annually as a result of traffic congestion. "A very critical decision has to be made in this A very critical decision has to be made in this region as to how we're going to provide for the transport infrastructure to counter this congestion. Art Eggleton Senator region as to how we're going to provide for the transport infrastructure to counter this congestion," said Eggleton. While the snapshots, along with the biennial report, will provide information to the public, it's only the "tip of the iceberg," Eggleton said. The majority of information will be shared among member cities to improve services. "National consensus data on cities is insufficient. While Statistics Canada can be helpful, it's not sufficient to guide city building," said Eggleton. "The gap in city-level data is where GCIF is positioned to be the definitive global standard for city metrics." Donations sought for used book sale Starting Monday, April 29 and throughout May, the Oakville Literacy Council (OLC) is accepting donations of gently-used books for its annual spring Used Book Sale Fundraiser, this year to be held at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) in Bronte from June 7-10. OLC has had to move its sale from Hopedale Mall where it had been for many years because of construction at that facility. All proceeds from the used book sale go toward helping OLC provide free one-on-one tutoring to adults in Oakville who want to better their lives through better literacy. Four in 10 adults in Halton do not have the literacy skills to meet everyday challenges. Volunteers are on site at QEPCCC at 2302 Bridge Rd. to accept used book donations from April 29-May 31 at the following times: Mondays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fridays 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations will not be accepted at any other times. Used books can also be dropped off throughout May at: Panago Pizza on Neyagawa Blvd. and 321 Cornwall Rd., and Boston Pizza Dorval Crossing. For details on acceptable book donations and the sale, visit: www.oakvilleliteracy.ca and follow #oakbooksale on Twitter. JUNE 1 & 2, 2013 12pm to 5pm PROUDLY PRESENTED BY: Centre Oakville Weekend passes on sale now for only $25 at www.grazethebench.com or at any of the participating wineries. This year walk the NEW vineyard trail connecting all of the wineries! Information at grazethebench.com 905-563-8700 905-563-4383 905-563-0900 905-563-1698 905-563-9802 905-563-3942 905-563-0668