U-LINKS Centre for Community-Based Research has a number of documents on transportation options specific to Haliburton County. Type ‘Transportation’ in the search field at the top of their page. http://www.haliburtoncooperative.on.ca/literature/
Ontario Community Transportation Network is an initiative to bring together communities, stakeholders and service providers to share information, resources and best practices in creating successful community transportation services. http://www.octn.ca/
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition – Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions: Ten Community Case Studies from Ontario. This publication contains ten case studies, with an introduction, summary analysis and conclusions. Information on the “Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions” project, as well as profiles of the individual case studies, can also be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.ohcc-ccso.ca/en/rural-transportation
The Rural Ontario Institute – Towards Coordinated Rural Transportation: A Resource Document
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities hosts Transport Canada‘s document Improving Travel in Small and Rural Communities
Infographics
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2017 CanoeFM Panel Discussions
Employment, Economic Development and Transportation with Richard Wannen (HCDC/Chamber of Commerce), Michael Chilvers (Red Umbrella Inn) & Kim Quigley (Fleming CREW Employment Centre) hosted by Phil McCabe on 100.9 Canoe FM:
Youth, Retention and Transportation with Anabelle Craig (local youth), Mary Sisson (Point in Time) and Autumn Wilson from the Young Professionals Network hosted by Phil McCabe on 100.9 CanoeFM:
Transportation Options for Aging in the County with Bob Stinson (CARP), Janet Wood (HHHS Community Support Services) and Heather May (Aging Well Committee) hosted by Phil McCabe on 100.9 CanoeFM:
Transportation in Haliburton County – Wrap Up Panel Discussion with Michael Andrews, Heather Ross and Tina Jackson from the Transportation Taskforce hosted by Phil McCabe on 100.9 CanoeFM:
Local Media Coverage
Haliburton Echo December 6, 2016 editorial on the issue of Transportation in Haliburton County – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/let-s-get-moving?id=874
Haliburton Echo November 22, 2016 article on Haliburton County Transportation Summit (November 15, 2016) – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/rural-transportation-requires-funding-partnerships-and-support?id=876
Haliburton Echo May 3, 2016 article on launch of Community Transportation Project – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/community-transportation-project-gets-rolling?id=876
Haliburton Highlander March 17, 2017 article on County’s renewed support for Community Transportation Project –
My Haliburton Now July 10, 2017 article on Ontario Environment Commissioner and Transportation’s Impact on Climate Change – https://www.myhaliburtonnow.com/18932/ontarios-environment-commissioner-sites-transportation-biggest-factor-climate-change/
Minden Times November 2, 2017 article on provincial gas tax restrictions – http://www.mindentimes.ca/gas-tax-money-doesn-t-cover-pilot-projects?id=875
The Highlander December 14, 2017 article on two transportation models presented to Council: http://thehighlander.ca/two-transportation-models-pitched-to-council?id=727
Haliburton Echo December 19, 2017 article on County Council’s discussion on Public Transit – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/logistics-of-public-transit-plans-pose-challenges?id=876
Haliburton Echo January 9, 2018 article on County Council’s decision to hire consultant for a transportation plan – http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/county-to-fund-transit-plan?id=876
Haliburton Echo September 4, 2018 article on County Council learning more of the Innisfil-Uber transit model –http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/county-council-hears-about-innisfil-uber-transit-model
Haliburton Echo December 11, 2018 article on consultant’s update on the transit implementation plan http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/county-councillors-get-glimpse-of-transportation-plan
Minden Times January 31, 2019 article on IBI’s final report to County Council http://www.mindentimes.ca/councillors-have-more-questions-on-transit
The Highlander February 1, 2019 article on IBI’s final implementation report to County Council http://thehighlander.ca/secondary_id/3142?id=727
Haliburton Echo February 5, 2019 article on IBI’s final implementation report to County Council http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/councillors-have-more-questions-on-transit
The Highlander March 7, 2019 article on County’s 2019 Budget decision re Transportation http://thehighlander.ca/secondary_id/3186?id=727
Minden Times March 13, 2019 article on RTO’s Transportation Challenge http://www.mindentimes.ca/rto-poses-transportation-challenge
Reports
Business Case – Final Version 2017-11-14 (1) prepared by the Transportation Taskforce
Presentation on Haliburton Transport Preliminary Analysis ULINKS 2018 prepared by Breanna Webber and Viyanka Suthaskaran, Trent University
ULINKS Transportation Needs in Haliburton – Final Report – Mar 2018 completed by Breanna Webber and Viyanka Suthaskaran, Trent University
ULINKS Route Planning for Public Transit FINAL 2018 completed by Griffin Tinevez
Haliburton County’s MTO Pilot Project Evaluation Report – Final completed by Melissa Johnston, M. A.
2018-07 Report on Transportation Taskforce Progress
2018-12 Poverty Reduction Strategy Transportation Action Plan Status Review
Report – Final Report – Haliburton Public Transportation Implementation Plan – Pdf
IBI Final Report Presentation to County Council Jan 23 2019
Transportation Taskforce Analysis and Response to IBI Group
Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes
2017-05-23 Transportation Taskforce Terms of Reference APPROVED
2017-02-13 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-04-25 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-05-30 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-06-27 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-07-25 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-08-29 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-09-26 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – Revised
2017-10-31 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2017-11-28 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-01-29 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-02-27 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-03-27 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-05-29 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-06-26 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-07-31 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED 2018-07-31 Compilation of Sector Impact and Recommendations
2018-09-25 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2018-11-27 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED
2019-02-22 Transportation Taskforce Meeting Minutes – APPROVED