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TORONTO, Nov. 6 /CNW/ -
NEWS
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Hamilton has announced
that Rob MacIsaac has been selected as its new president starting February 1,
2009.
MacIsaac will continue his work as Metrolinx board chair on a part time
basis.
Since 2006, MacIsaac has built a team to get the regional transportation
agency up and running, and to develop a Regional Transportation Plan and
Investment Strategy for a seamless and convenient transportation network for
the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The final plan is expected to be
released before the end of the year.
QUOTES
"I would like to thank Rob for the outstanding success he is achieving in
establishing Metrolinx. His vision and leadership is instrumental in working
with area elected officials to develop the first Regional Transportation Plan
for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. I am pleased that Rob will continue
to lead a dedicated team that will continue to deliver," said Transportation
Minister Jim Bradley.
QUICK FACTS
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- The Greater Toronto Transportation Authority was created in 2006, and
named Metrolinx in 2007.
- Metrolinx is charged with developing an integrated transportation
plan for local transit, GO Transit and major roads in the Greater
Toronto and Hamilton Area, coordinating the purchase of transit
vehicles on behalf of municipalities, and the future operation of GO
Transit and management of a fare card system.
LEARN MORE
Read about Metrolinx(http://www.metrolinx.com/default.aspx)
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For further information: Nicole Lippa-Gasparro, Minister's Office, (416) 327-1815; Bob Nichols, Communications Branch, (416) 327-1158
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