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activatetransitwe.bsky.social
Advocating for the use and advancement of an interconnected transit system in Windsor-Essex 🇨🇦🚌
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We’re featured in this article about strong towns and how Windsor can become a safer, better designed city that ensures citizens don’t have to go out of their way to access basic necessities! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #windsorontario #yqg @strongtowns.org

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Our first community social was a success with 30+ ATWE Members in attendance on Friday! A big thank you to Loose Goose Walkerville for hosting us and to all who came out to chat about transit including councillor Kieran McKenzie & councillor Fabio Costante! đź“Ł Stay tuned for upcoming events

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Read our full press release on the cancellation of the Windsor Detroit Tunnel Bus ⬇️ #windsorontario #yqg #ontariotransit

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

This morning the attempt to overturn Drew Dilkens’ veto of the tunnel bus failed. Councillors Morrison, Mark McKenzie, Sleiman and Gignac voted to end the tunnel bus service. The short-sighted nature of this decision cannot be overstated. +

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

🚨CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR🚨 The Tunnel Bus vote is happening on Friday February 21st so this is our last chance to make sure our voices are heard. +

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

The City of Windsor will hire a transportation consultant to find both short & long-term solutions to enhance access to the Twin Oaks Industrial Park & will change the route of the Lauzon 10 bus to better service the park until a new route goes into effect. + www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

For those following the Tunnel Bus situation: Windsor City Council will convene a special meeting this Friday 2/21 at 9:00am for the potential override vote. It appears to be virtual. cc @activatetransitwe.bsky.social

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

All we want for Valentine’s Day is for Windsor’s transit system to get the love it deserves 🖤 #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Learn more about the veto process and what we can expect in the coming days/weeks in regards to the Tunnel Bus vote ⬇️ #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

🚨Residents in wards 4, 5 & 6 contact your councillor to pressure them to vote against the Mayor’s veto. If we can change just 1 vote, the veto won’t pass🚨 We condemn the Mayor’s use of veto power to end the tunnel bus service. + activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-... #windsorontario #yqg

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

🚨UWINDSOR STUDENTS🚨 The city of Windsor is treating student riders with disrespect & blaming students for transit problems. Let’s remind them that your voice matters! Please consider coming out or emailing the UWSA about your transit experiences in the lead up the UWSA meeting this Saturday Jan 25

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

“We hope very much that this critical service can be preserved for the sake of both Windsorites and Detroiters…” www.freep.com/story/news/l... @detroitfreepress.bsky.social

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

In light of the recent city budget deliberations and threats to cut the tunnel bus service to Detroit, we want to hear from YOU 🫵🏼 Why is the tunnel bus important to you? Why is it a service our community needs? #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg #ontariotransit

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

If you're in the Windsor area please help support @activatetransitwe.bsky.social in their campaign for better bus service in Windsor!

submitted 52 days ago • 1 comment

Ridership is up but Windsor wants to cut funding for public transit? Email the mayor and your councillor in ten seconds flat via @activatetransitwe.bsky.social activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-...

submitted 53 days ago • 1 comment

🚨Contact Your Councillor🚨 The newly tabled budget for the 2025 year sees over $1.4M in cuts to transit, threatening the sustainability of the service, reliable service delivery and more. + activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025-...

submitted 53 days ago • 1 comment

Here's a starter pack of all the transit rider groups that have popped up so far on BlueSky. Reply if I've missed a group! go.bsky.app/6Pw2jpk

submitted 113 days ago • 15 comments

🚨2025 Budget Guide🚨 Drew Dilkens has tabled the 2025 City of Windsor - Municipal Government Budget. With over $4 Million in increased revenue expected, what improvements should Transit Riders expect in 2025? None. activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/budget-2025/ #windsorontario #windsoron #yqg

submitted 53 days ago • 2 comments