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So, it is official, the panel does not see its' mandate as limited in scope to funding mechanisms:
http://argylecommunications.com/TISAP/DiscussionPaperTwo-TheTransitWeNeed.pdf said:As a result of both changing conditions and emerging priorities, the Panel does not view The Big Move as written in stone. To be clear, we do not envisage re-mapping The Big Move. Rather, we are exploring strategic modifications to more
accurately serve current and anticipated growth.
We propose to establish a clear set of criteria for project selection and prioritization which may lead to a ranking of the original list. Using these criteria to prioritize upcoming projects, we can make progress on fulfilling the vision of The Big Move
and ensure we have the best possible plan for current and emerging circumstances. These criteria will be front and centre in our upcoming consultations with the public.
The Panel is convinced that a plan to pay for new transit cannot be separated from how we select the projects themselves. In particular, given the current financial pressures on the provincial government, prudence dictates that recommendations for new dedicated funding will result in a network of high-performing rapid transit lines.
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