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Transport 2000
http://www.transport2000.ca/http://www.connexions.org/Groups/Subscribers/cxg3523.htm Year Published: 1977 Resource Type: Organization Cx Number: CX367 Transport 2000 is a nationally-based citizens' organization devoted to the preservation and advancement of public transportation throughout Canada. Abstract: Connexions has published multiple abstracts on Transport 2000. - - - This abstract was published in Connexions Digest in 1977: Transport 2000 is a nationally-based citizens' organization devoted to the preservation and advancement of public transportation throughout Canada. Our efforts at this time are centred on the campaign to save what remains of our countries transcontinental rail passenger network. The Government of Canada has taken the position that the only real future for rail lies in the heavily populated corridor connecting Montreal, Toronto and Windsor. Outside central Canada, a single daily service to the west and east coasts is to be retained. In the case of service joining Montreal with the Maritimes, this will mean the reduction of the present four services over three routes to one service over one route and the elimination of branch-line connections. Trains are the only decent means of public transportation accessible to many. Moreover, Transport 2000 believes that the benefits of modern rail technology should be made available to all regions of Canada. Transport Canada stands ready to provide information and assistance in these efforts. Through our active involvement in last year's hearings on Montreal-Vancouver service, our members have learned much that can be of value in the next round now approaching. We can provide dates and details of the hearings nearest you as well as factual "ammunition" to assist you in making your own decision. This organization has changed its name to Transport Action Canada. - - - This abstract was published in Connexions Digest in 1981: With roots in Britain and Eurpoe, Transport 2000 is a volunteer consumer movement which began in the early '70s to foster public transportation and rail transit in particular. Transport 2000 Canada was formed in 1976 by groups in Saskatchewan and Ottawa concerned with the continued depletion of rail service in favour of the automobile and airplane. The organization quickly developed into its current eight regional associations with the stated purpose of "public advocacy, consumer education and research in transportation." Transport 2000 argues its case for expanded public transport in a number of areas: 1) Energy - Rail and bus are the most energy efficient in a situation of diminishing fossil fuel supplies. 2) Environment - over-reliance on the automobile leads to congestion, air pollution, high fatalities and land wasted for roads. 3) Accessibility - the poor, elderly, handicapped and young people cannot afford cars. Transport 2000 promotes a) consumer representation in the planning and monitoring of public transportation services; b) social equity in the application of such and c) cooperation in linking all major modes of transportation in terms of reservations, schedules and terminals. This organization is non-profit, non-partisan, with membership open to all who share its objectives. It publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled "Transaction"; regional associations publish local news bulletins. Box 300, Station A, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8V3 (Ontario and East) or Box 3594, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3L7 (Manitoba and West). Subject Headings |