NewsHaliburton County looking to come up with public transit plan SHARE ON: Kenny Trenton, contributor, Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2018 Photo: Supplied by Kenny TrentonHaliburton County is looking to improve public transit for the region.County council agreed to fund a $50,000 consultation for a community transportation plan, which will be in the 2018 budget.Community Transportation Project Coordinator Tina Jackson and her colleague Sue Shikaze made a presentation to council.Jackson says when it comes to transportation problems, there isn’t a blanket solution. //www.myhaliburtonnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TJ-1.mp3According to the presentation, there are services that help take patients to doctors’ appointments.Jackson adds the real shortage in transportation is helping employees get to work, or specific job training. //www.myhaliburtonnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TJ-2.mp3Jackson told council she expects a plan would cost $192,000 once implemented and says ride fares and sponsorship opportunities could help offset the cost.Click here to see the presentation.
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