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Set nee _hedulee®? Adjustments

The following schedules will be changing effective Sunday March 26. Please note that these minor adjustments were made to ensure better connections or schedule adherence. | - King 51 - University 55- Stoney Creek Central 58 - Stoney Creek Local

March Route Change

The westbound 4-Bayfront bus (heading to downtown Hamilton) will no longer operate on Brampton St. and Dunn Ave. Instead, the bus will continue north on Woodward Ave. and then travel west on Glow Ave. This change will provide better connections between the

4-Bayfront and | |-Parkdale buses.

Senior Annual =; Pass Program ay, >

‘The current Senior Annual Pass Validation Sticker expires on April 30, 2000. Existing pass holders will get notification in the mail on how to renew their pass. Seniors wishing to enrol in this program can call 528-4200 and ask for our Ticket Office.

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Here are some interesting facts about cars anc public transit and their relationship with the Economy, Equality and Environment we live in!

Economy - “She impact to your wallet

- The estimated cost of the car to the Ontaric taxpayer is over $8 billion per year. Some of these costs include Highway/Road constructior and maintenance, Government pollutior control and clean-up, Road safety, Health care (primarily car accident-related), Policing, Cour costs and subsidies to auto/petroleugt idustties.

- The CAA estimates that to own ang typical car travelling 24,000 km a yéar costs more than $7,/00 annually...not including parking costs! Vehicle costs usually rank seconc behind household expenditures.

Equality - The impact ou our cCommuntly - For non-drivers, public transportation is ofter the only means to access the job market Reducing public transportation can directly affect the welfare levels in your community.

- Public transportation offers recreational anc social activities and access to a wider variety of services for an important and varied segment of the population.

- For many people with disabilities, public transi is thé only transportation option.

upon acbhe transportation than they realize, both from a buyer and from a hiring perspective.

s of Public Transit i | Euucroument- “The impact ou our future - Transportation is Canada's single leading source of air pollution.

- Ontario 1s responsible for 32% of Canada's oe)

emissions.

- Tolerable ozone limits are typically exceeded 1000 times a year in southern Ontario.

- Commuters use as much energy driving in 4 years as a public transportation rider uses in 40 years of working life.

- Two buses occupy just over 80 feet of a single lane. Cars carrying the same number of people require about 1/3 of a mile or over 1500 extra feet.. a

What CauYou De?

As an individual, you can look at how yétrtravel. Can you make use of the local public transit system, at least for some of your travel? Is it possible to car pool on some occasions or to make some trips on bicycle or by walking?

Hou CanYou Learn More?

Contact your local community or municipality for information about transit, community transportation and land use planning. Directly or indirectly, public transportation affects your health, your pocketbook and your community.

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Do your part BE a ie Farth Day is celebrated all over the world - every April 22nd. Why not take public transit that day, learn to recycle or start a composting project?

Why not visit the Eco-Festival at Copps > Coliseum on Thursday April 27th? Starting , at 9:00 am, students and the general public } can spend a free, fun-filled day of | environmental learning. Entertainers, artists, | local businesses, non-profit organizations, environmental groups and government | representatives will be there to share their knowledge, concerns and expertise.

Info? - Earth Day Hamilton at 545-5577.

Don't forget.... 9-Rock Gardens service starts on Sunday May 14th, and operates Sundays/Holidays during the summer. 56-Confederation Park service starts on Saturday June 3rd, and operates Saturdays, Sundays/Holidays during the summer. Timetables are available at our Ticket Office located in the Hamilton FOR GO Centre, on our cae “i 1% website ortheycan ™© 3 => 1 Zz be mailed to you by , calling our Info Line.

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Summer

Schedules

The following schedules will be changing effective Sunday June 25th. Please note that these weekday schedules are only in effect for the summer months, and most will return to their previous schedule in September.

2 - Barton 23 - Upper Gage 3-Cannon 24 - Upper Sherman 4 - Bayfront 2/ - Upper James

6 - Aberdeen 33 - Sanatorium

7 - Locke 34 - Upper Paradise 8 - York 35 - College

21-Upper Kenilworth 41 - Mohawk 22 - Upper Ottawa

Timetables are available at our Ticket Office located in the Hamilton GO Centre, on our website at www.hsr.hamilton-went.on.ca or they can be mailed to you by calling our

Information Line at 527-444 1.

The HSR is on the . Biiteeendvae June ihe. HSRewilbemouine

their Administration offices, Maintenance, Operations and fleet to the Mountain Regional Transit Centre (MRTC) on Highway #6, south of Twenty Road. The Ticket Office and Lost & Found Dept. will stay at the Hamilton GO Centre. HSR telephone numbers will remain the same. Accessible Transportation Services (ATS) will continue operating from their offices

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Why not save the parking hassl se , A special "free" ia * Park, Copps Coliseum, Gage Pz Saturday July Ist. Call .

Stacey Creek Flag Day Festival& Parade + June 10th on King Street All day entertainment and fun. Craft sales and |

more! Parade starts at 7 p.m. Special events at the Legion Hall June 6th - 10th. Formore information contact 662-4171.

Hamilton International Air Show

June 17th to June 18th

'Dare to Soar" on Father's Day Weekend 2000. For ticket info call 528-4425 or visit their

website at www.hamiltonairshow.on.ca. HSR’

shuttle is available for a fee. be A Taste of Hamilton at Bayfront Park /7 : June 22nd to June 25th

Sample specialty foods from over 30 local - restaurants while enjoying live musical acts ane entertainment! For ticket prices visit their website at www.ataste.com.

It's Your Festival 2000 at Gage Park June 30th to July 3rd

Hamilton's original cultural Canada Day Celebration. For more info call 525-2297. Free HSR shuttle on July Ist.

International Children's Games (ICG) Parade, Opening Ceremony & Games

July Ist to July 7th

2,100 young athletes from 30 countries are competing in the Games. For info on the events and ticket prices, call 546-2000 or visit www.hamilton2000.hamilton.on.ca.

Military Tattoo

Dundurn Park on July Ist at 7 p.m. WUE Thrill to the sounds of the pipes & drums and Regimental Bands. Call 546-2872 for info.

Canada Day Events &

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nd take the bus to some of these _ ; Z | be operating between Buse f City. and City Hall on Canada Day, * i Nt

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Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail Bayfront Park on July Ist at 3 p.m.

The Opening Ceremony aims to bring residents together and connect this important link of our Trail network to other renowned trails such as the Bruce Trail. Call 546-2750

for more information. Free HSR shuttle.

Canada Day Celebrations and

Fireworks at Bayfront Park on July Ist After the Waterfront ceremony, stay at the Park for live entertainment, buskers, food,

beverages and fireworks! Call 546-4646 for more info. Free HSR shuttle. ~ G47) Downtown Block Party ~ King William St. on July 7th & July 8th

Live musical entertainment complemented by great food served by downtown restaurants. See 'Big Sugar’ on the /th and 'Kim Mitchell’ on the 8th! For more info contact the Downtown BIA at 523-1646.

Free HSR service after [1 p.m.

Royal Bank Aquafest at Bayfront Park $ July [3th to July 16th

Fun for the entire family! Concerts, live theatre, midway, a marketplace and more. For ticket information call 546-4222. HSR shuttle

available for a fee.

Festival of Friends 25th Anniversary

Gage Park - August | [th to August [3th

It's Canada's largest free ‘all Canadian’

contemporary arts & music festival. Exhibits,

concerts, workshops and more. For further

info seatiees ee 6644 or visit their website at eativearts.on.ca.

‘huitle. ‘Wafon 546-2666 —

-"The Best Way to Everything in Town"- This great new pass offers unlimited travel all day on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday for a group of up to six (6) people.

The group can consist of: I'WO adults and not more | f than FOUR youths/children

19 years of age or under

ONE adult and not more

OR Rats than FIVE youths/children

19 years of age or under.

The pass can be purchased for only $6.50 per day. You can purchase your pass at our Ticket Office at 36 Hunter St. E. or

at a select group of HSR Ticket/Pass

Vendors throughout the region. The pass can be bought at anytime and is validated

by an HSR Operator on the day you use it.

Once it is validated you can use the pass all

day without transfers.

‘To find out more about the HSR and the services

we provide, call our Info

Line at 527-4441.