Date:
20 June, 2014
The Rural Ontario Institute, in partnership with Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition, is hosting a half day forum to foster the sharing of knowledge of effective models and emerging innovation in rural regional transportation.[ register here ]
The organizers wish to thank Headwaters Communities in Action for co-sponsoring this event and bringing the ticket price down to $15!
* Please note that to reduce registration fees, lunch will not be provided at this forum as originally posted.
*DRAFT AGENDA*
8:30 – 9:00AM REGISTERED PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN
Coffee/Tea/Juice Muffins on arrival
9:00AM
- Welcome & Agenda Setting – Norman Ragetlie, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Rural Ontario Institute (5 min)
- Opening Remarks – Speaker TBC (5-10 min)
- Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions Project: Case Studies Report by OHCC (30min)
Lorna McCue and Lisa Tolentino with Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition report the case studies on effective rural regional transportation approaches in Ontario - Questions/Discussion (10-15min)
10:00 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK (10min)
10:10 AM
- Financial Feasibility Assessment for Cost-Shared Models – Three Study Regions (35min)
- Dennis Kar, Dillon Consulting Limited, presents an in-depth study of current business models and financing sources for cost-shared rural transportation systems from Ontario
- Panel Discussion – TBD (25min)
11:10 AM
- Table Group Discussions (50min)
- Facilitated, small group discussions where participants will be able to share their observations and experiences regarding rural transportation initiatives with their peers
- Closing remarks (10min) – Norm Ragetlie, ROI
12:10 PM FORUM ENDS
Please note that to reduce registration fees, lunch will not be provided at this forum.
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Rural Ontario Institute
Orangeville Ontario
Canada