Date:
16 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.
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*DRAFT AGENDA*
9:00-10:00AM REGISTERED PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN
Coffee/Tea/Juice Muffins on arrival
10:00AM
- 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
11:00AM Refreshment Break (10minutes)
11:10AM
- 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
12:10 PM LUNCH
A buffet lunch will be provided onsite (included with registration)
1:00 PM
- 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
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Rural Ontario Institute
Walkerton Ontario
Canada