2012-06-14 - Column
2012-06-14 - Column
2012-06-14 - Column
Problems with the Presto Card that have been experienced by those using the card during the trial period have resulted in a postponement of the distribution of the Presto Cards and the full implementation of the system. On June 7, Presto and Transit Chair Deans announced that the distribution of the 200 000 free Presto cards is delayed until the issues have been addressed and resolved. Presto is to cover costs resulting from the delay. In the meantime, the Friends & Family Pilot Project is being extended with 1,000 additional participants added. This will provide more input and testing to ensure that the system will work consistently. The Chair of the Transit Commission, Diane Deans, indicated that for July, users should continue to use their same fare system. I am looking into the ECOPASS situation since many had cancelled that pass effective July 1 due to previously provided information. Watch the OC Transpo website for status reports and further information.
INFORMATION ITEMS
The design of the Mural for each entrance of the March Road underpass is underway and the students who will paint it have been chosen. There is a consensus to have the entrance from Kanata with a focus on natural features to tie into moving into the Greenbelt, while the east entrance will be an introduction to the urban area. Once the design is completed, Ill have it on my website. Painting is to start June 26, at which time, for safety reasons, cyclists will need to walk their bikes through the underpass. The City has received a proposal for a building up to 15 storeys at 1131 Teron Road. This has not been approved by staff or me. I will be working with the community association to have meetings to let you know what has been proposed and to discuss a response to it.