Jun 11, 2015 - Twitter users in Waterloo Region are encouraged to use the #IONbiz hashtag to highlight the fact that bus
ION Update June 2015 LRT construction LRT construction continues in Kitchener and Waterloo. Keep in touch with the latest construction information here: http://bit.ly/1tpNcko and stay updated on all intersection closures here: http://bit.ly/1es9e3u New underground infrastructure ready to be installed along Borden, in Kitchener
Work on Charles and Gaukel, in Kitchener
Work on King, from Union to Victoria
Yes, we’re open!
Waterloo Region businesses are open during ION construction. Continue to support local businesses throughout ION construction.
Promoting ION businesses Twitter users in Waterloo Region are encouraged to use the #IONbiz hashtag to highlight the fact that businesses along the ION corridor are open and accessible during construction. ION will continue to promote Waterloo Region businesses on social media by retweeting all content with the #IONbiz hashtag.
This is a simple way to show your support for all the businesses that make Waterloo Region unique.
New ION giveaways! Tweet your receipt
ION businesses on Twitter
Want to get your hands on a limited edition ION flash drive? Simply visit a business along the ION corridor and tweet your receipt using the #tweetyourreceipt hashtag on Twitter. Each Monday this summer, beginning on June 8, we’ll pick one winner at random. Follow us on Twitter @rideIONrt and more importantly, remember to continue to support #IONbiz
If you know of an ION business that needs some help getting established on Twitter, let us know. ION is glad to help get any business along the ION corridor get set up on Twitter.
ION aBRT construction Construction continues at the ION aBRT stops along Hespeler. The remaining work will require rolling lane closures from time to time.
For Hydro One project inquiries, please contact
[email protected] or 1-877-345-6799.
Stay in touch: construction website
Construction will be complete this summer ahead of service launch in September. ION aBRT is the first step towards bringing LRT to Cambridge. Watch for public information sessions later this year on the transit project assessment process for Stage 2 LRT to Ainslie Street transit terminal.
Hydro One construction Hydro One’s work to relocate and bury a section of the existing overhead transmission infrastructure is continuing to progress along Hydro One’s right-of-way, between the Fairview Park Mall parking lot and Courtland Avenue East. This work will accommodate the future construction of ION. In recent weeks, crews removed the old conductors (wires) from the existing towers along the right-of-way and will be removing these towers in the coming weeks. In addition, construction activities to complete the grading and restoration in both junctions will continue. Hydro One anticipates the project will be completed this summer.
Our website, www.rideION.ca is dedicated to ION construction. The site features an interactive ION route map, information on ION stops as well as an opportunity to sign-up for regular construction updates. A link to Grand River Transit (GRT) is also included in construction updates for areas where construction may affect GRT service. The website contains the most up-to-date information on all aspects of ION construction.
Community and Transit Talk Series
Free workshop for business owners To help businesses gain a better understanding of strategic communications, particularly during construction, ION and the Waterloo Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has launched the Constructive Communications workshop series. The first workshop in the series centres on Constructive Change Management and takes place on Wednesday, June 11, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, 50 Erb Street West in Waterloo.
The ION Community and Transit Talk Series presents a community building event. Join us to learn how to make a difference in your community. 25 Ways to Brighten Your Community: Common Sense Steps for a Stronger, Greener, More Connected and Fun Waterloo Region with Jay Walljasper (pictured above), is a free community event. Participants will gain insight and inspiration to make a difference in their neighborhood. This event will take place on June 18 at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street West in Waterloo. No registration is required for part one of the event series.
The featured speaker is Dorothy Kudla, a certified change management consultant with extensive experience in sales and marketing. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/1R7fHz3
Anchor wall design feedback
were presented through this link: http://bit.ly/1As2kpb
ION LRT stop names approved In May, Regional Council approved the selection of the ION LRT stop names. The ION LRT stop names will be used for stop signage, mapping, vehicle audio announcements and more. Through research of existing naming conventions in other transit systems around the world, as well as Grand River Transit (GRT), it was determined that the best stop names are recognizable, short and descriptive. The ION stop at Research and Technology
In May, ION held two public consultation centres in order to gather public impressions on the recommended anchor wall designs for each light rail transit stop. The anchor wall is an architectural feature that provides area specific design considerations, visual prominence and wayfinding functionality. The intent is that each of the 19 stops will have a unique anchor wall design. ION would like to thank all who attended these public consultation centres and those who took time to provide feedback online. The final date to provide input has passed but you can still view the anchor wall designs that
The approved names are; Conestoga, Northfield, Research and Technology, University of Waterloo, Laurier – Waterloo Park, Willis Way, Waterloo Public Square, Allen, Grand River Hospital, Central Station – Innovation District, Victoria Park, Queen, Kitchener City Hall, Frederick, Kitchener Market, Borden, Mill, Block Line and Fairway. To view the full Council report please visit: http://bit.ly/1Q8Iwsu
Public art and ION On May 26, Regional Council endorsed the approach for incorporating permanent placemaking public art at selected ION stops in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. To read the full report to Council, including information regarding an enhanced community engagement process, please see the following link: http://bit.ly/1KljHry
About ION ION, the Region of Waterloo's rapid transit service, which was approved by Council in June 2011, is a visionary plan that will help shape the community for the future by bringing LRT to the region in two stages. Stage 1 includes a 19-kilometre LRT route from the Conestoga Mall transit terminal in Waterloo to the Fairview Park Mall transit terminal in Kitchener, with stops at 16 destinations including the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier, UpTown Waterloo, Grand River Hospital, King/Victoria transit hub and Downtown Kitchener. Stage 1 also features a 17-kilometre route of aBRT from the Ainslie Street transit terminal in Cambridge to the Fairview Park Mall transit terminal in Kitchener. Stage 2 ION will see the Region convert the aBRT line to LRT, creating a seamless 37kilometre ION route with 23 stops between Cambridge and Waterloo.
