CANADA isn ’ t a lot of green space here for new roads , and it can be expensive and disruptive to widen existing ones . [ This project ] also allows us to focus those infrastructure dollars on more transportation improvements — not just light rail or adapted bus rapid transit , but also the improvement and streamlining of existing dimensional networks , like providing more express routes that don ’ t necessary fall within the catchment area of light rail or bus rapid transit .”
According to Bhatti , benefits of rapid transit development even reach the Region of Waterloo ’ s rural residents . “ Finally , by having all of this investment within the urban cores and protecting the suburbs , we also by default protect the farmlands that are at the periphery of the region ,” he added . “ Our region has some of the most productive farmlands in the Golden Horseshoe , and we also rely on groundwater reserves — this region is one of the very few midsized communities that rely on groundwater . We need to make sure we protect those sensitive areas that provide a very viable water solution for us . If we allow urban sprawl to continue without having management tools , then those will be impacted .” By intensification of chosen city corridors , supported by strong utilities like rapid transit , sprawl is contained — ultimately supporting a better future for every resident of Waterloo .
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Construction
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FOUNDED
2006
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