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The Era, 27 Apr 2010, p. 11

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IT University riders seek options Former GO riders pus BY SEAN rceyrmg m With GO Transit route 64 permanently out of service transit users are calling on York Region Transit to come up with an alterna tive to get them to and from York University and fast Among those pushing YRT to work quickly is York University senior lecturer and King resident Paul Deianey difficult to comprehend why GO Tran sit would cancel its route 64 York University service he said especially when YRT is displaced transit users it probably wont have any new options in place until fall Given the schools staff faculty and student population during the summer months thats just not good enough he added As of today no replacement service to the loss of this route is being proposed by YRT or anyone until at least Sep Mr said via emaiL As a resident of King City I find this lack of planning by the transit authorities disheartening At a time when we are being urged to consider greener options the cur rent discontinuation of service by GO with no welldefined alternatives from is very disappointing Alternatives suggested by YRT and others are far from satisfactory Mr Deianey said Taking YRT route 22 and jumping on TTC route 107 is the most commonly cited option but transit users know such a trip takes con siderably longer is more expensive requires one if not two bus changes and therefore faDs well short of the level of service before the GO route cancellation he said Many will also lose out on the transit pan tax credits he added The other obvious problem is the YRT route 22TTC route combo doesnt run after 649 pjn Mr Deianey said At a time when we are being urged to consider greener options the current discontinuation of service by GO with no welldefined alternatives from YRT is very disappointing And while Mr Deianey suggested a scaled back version of GO Transit route may help those affected its not likely to happen GO Transit involved in the discussions any longer GO spokesperson Robin Alam said However thats not to say isnt work ing to come up with some new alternatives general manager Rick said YRT staff is in discussions with York he said adding a web survey will be sent out in the next few weeks to students staff and faculty in the hope of getting some input to address existing concerns What we want to do is talk to students Newmarket Lions Club Charity Texas Hold em Poker Tournament Friday April 30 2010 Registration at tournament starts at 630pm Ray TWinney Centre Lounge 1 40 buy in all buyin goes to prize pool Prizes to the top 10 of players To a maximum 10 players Unlimited buyins during first 3 levels and addon available at the end of the third level Tickets available at Game Tables Plus 1 steiiar Drive 9058539 Information Direct Air Unites fc Mr 9057157874 Receive up to a 1200 Rebate the pur chase of a qualifying Lennox Home Comfort System With this rebate youre gonna need a bigger jar know you dont And neither do Thats why we to product coartortahn better transit plan and faculty and look at route 22 and route 107 and try to find out whats right for them he said I want to make sure that nobody gets left behind Aside from YRT route and TTC route in King Newmarket and Aurora resi dents can also use Viva Blue and Purple to get back and form to York for the time being he added It wouldnt be appropriate to talk specif ics just yet Mr Leary said but the hope is to come up with a replacement for the former GO Transit service by the end of summer NewmarketAurora MPP Frank intends to remain in contact with YRT dur ing the process to ensure the service lives up to promises lis staff made after he waded into the Everybodys Outlet Store Funtabulous FASHION Finds Brand Names Amazing Prices Fresh new arrivals for the whole family Fashion Swimwtar Footwear Accessories UP TO 70 LESS THAN RETAIL Launches Thursday April 29 Miss a day miss a deal Aurora 15278 Yonqe St

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