Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tax credit for monthly/semester pass users
Monthly and semester pass users can claim back a portion of their transit costs on their tax returns. Registered m-Card holders will be able to print their 2008 receipts by logging into there accounts in early to mid February. Those without Internet access will receive their receipts by mail in mid-February. Visit the CRA website for more information.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Metrobus Transit going a little more green
To mark its fiftieth anniversary, Metrobus Transit is going a little retro, and a little more green.
The transit agency has painted one of its older buses with the familiar lime-green striping from the mid seventies that is sure to turn a few heads in the weeks to come.
“We wanted to make an impression and get people thinking about the history of transit service within the city,” said General Manager, Judy Powell. “One look at this bus and you’re transported back thirty years.”
The bus was painted with environmentally-friendly DelFleet® Evolution paint donated by PPG Canada Inc. Delfleet® Evolution is PPG's premium paint system for meeting the demanding needs and exacting specifications of OEM commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet maintenance operations. The product used on the retro Metrobus meets the federal government’s VOC (volatile organic compounds) requirements for refinish systems.
The commemorative bus started in service on May 3rd. Click here to view photos.
The transit agency has painted one of its older buses with the familiar lime-green striping from the mid seventies that is sure to turn a few heads in the weeks to come.
“We wanted to make an impression and get people thinking about the history of transit service within the city,” said General Manager, Judy Powell. “One look at this bus and you’re transported back thirty years.”
The bus was painted with environmentally-friendly DelFleet® Evolution paint donated by PPG Canada Inc. Delfleet® Evolution is PPG's premium paint system for meeting the demanding needs and exacting specifications of OEM commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet maintenance operations. The product used on the retro Metrobus meets the federal government’s VOC (volatile organic compounds) requirements for refinish systems.
The commemorative bus started in service on May 3rd. Click here to view photos.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Metrobus gets a new home
St. John’s City Council has approved the purchase of land in the Kelsey Drive area to be used for a new public transit facility at a cost of $3,876,000, funded in part by the sale of the current facility located on Freshwater Road. Later this year, Kelsey Drive will be extended to Goldstone Street; the new Metrobus property will be in this newly-developed area.
Metrobus General Manager, Judy Powell, says the design of the new building will be finalized by the end of this year and expects construction to begin in the spring of 2009. “The decision of Council to purchase this land is indicative of the commitment it has to public transit in our city and its belief that public transit is an important part of the city’s infrastructure,” said Powell.
The new Metrobus facility will be funded by the Public Transit Capital Trust Fund established by the federal government. Metrobus has received $25.5 million from this fund in the past two years. “We commend the federal government for its progressive approach to public transit and for recognizing the important role of transit within Canada’s cities. Our new facility will be a significant step as we prepare for the future growth of transit in the St. John’s region,” said Powell.
Metrobus General Manager, Judy Powell, says the design of the new building will be finalized by the end of this year and expects construction to begin in the spring of 2009. “The decision of Council to purchase this land is indicative of the commitment it has to public transit in our city and its belief that public transit is an important part of the city’s infrastructure,” said Powell.
The new Metrobus facility will be funded by the Public Transit Capital Trust Fund established by the federal government. Metrobus has received $25.5 million from this fund in the past two years. “We commend the federal government for its progressive approach to public transit and for recognizing the important role of transit within Canada’s cities. Our new facility will be a significant step as we prepare for the future growth of transit in the St. John’s region,” said Powell.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
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