"We need the right transportation model in place to ensure our communities remain sustainable. Join me for a unique glimpse of the future of transit and transportation and how it impacts you." Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Markham
A Transit Vision – Agenda
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Featuring international urban planning futurists Joe Berridge, Richard Gilbert, Peter Newman, and Neal Irwin, as well as Metrolinx Chair Rob MacIsaac and the City of Vancouver’s Lon LaClaire.
2:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Town of Markham
2:10 p.m.
Richard Gilbert – video clip
Transportation 2025: Considering evolving technologies, energy sources, and social pressures in the coming years
2:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Long-range transportation challenges
Joe Berridge, Neal Irwin, Rob MacIsaac and Lon LaClaire
2:35 p.m.
Peter Newman – video clip
Planning today for tomorrow’s world
2:40 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Planning for the future
Joe Berridge, Neal Irwin, Rob MacIsaac and Lon LaClaire
3:10 p.m.
Lon LaClaire, City of Vancouver
A North American urban transit model
3:30 p.m.
Intermission
Display exhibition and refreshments in the Great Hall
3:50 p.m.
Rob MacIssac, Metrolinx
Ontario’s 25-year transportation plan
4:20 p.m.
Web and live audience Q & A
5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Town of Markham
A Transit Plan – Agenda
Monday, November 3, 2008
Featuring presentations about the Metrolinx plan for York Region and Markham.
7:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Town of Markham
7:10 p.m.
Leslie Woo
Metrolinx General Manager, Transportation Policy & Planning
Ontario’s 25-year transportation plan
7:25 p.m.
John Howe
Metrolinx General Manager, Investment Strategy & Projects
Metrolinx Financial Plan
7:40 p.m.
Web and live audience Q & A
8:00 p.m.
Gord Landon, Regional Councillor
Transportation in York Region
8:15 p.m.
Jim Jones, Regional Councillor
Markham Transit
8:30 p.m.
Audience Q & A using decision-assist technology
9:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Town of Markham