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.

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*DRAFT AGENDA*

• Welcome & Agenda Setting
  Norman Ragetlie, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Rural Ontario Institute (5 min)
• Opening Remarks Speaker TBC (5-10 min)
• Speed Networking (10 min) 
• Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions: Case Studies       Report (45min)
  Lorna McCue and Lisa Tolentino with Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition report their case studies on effective rural regional transportation approaches in Ontario

• Table Group Discussions (60 min):
  Facilitated, small group discussions where participants will be able to share their observations and experiences regarding rural transportation initiatives with their peers

• Financial Feasibility Assessment for Cost-Shared Models  – 3 Study Regions (45min)
  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
  Panelists take questions and discuss barriers and opportunities for innovative rural transportation solutions
• Closing Remarks (10min) 
  Norm Ragetlie, Rural Ontario Institute