Public discussion on clean trains

Public Discussion on Clean Trains

The Metrolinx plan will send 464 diesel trains through our neighbourhoods each day. They will emit the equivalent exhaust of 9000 trucks!

On October 29, Trinity-Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese will host a discussion on the benefits of electric trains. A Q & A and an Action Plan brainstorming session will follow.

RSVP
rmarchese-co@ndp.on.ca
or call 416.603.9664

Why the Electric Train Option is Best for Trinity - Spadina by Mike Sullivan

Mr. Sullivan is Chair of the Weston Community Coalition and a member of the Clean Train Coalition. Mike has been one of the earliest and most active proponents of electric over diesel trains for the Union-Georgetown and the Air-Rail Link corridors.

Electric Train Technology by Dr. Avrum Regenstreif

Dr. Regenstreif is a resident of Trinity-Spadina, a retired architect,
urbanist and consultant in energy management. He has written extensively
on railway electrification in Canada and Europe.

DATE:  October 29, 2009

TIME:  6:30 pm Registration
      7-9 pm Discussion

PLACE: Array Music Studios, 60 Atlantic Ave. Suite 218 (Liberty Village)

 

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