York South Weston NDP MPP Paul Ferreira after just three short months at Queen’s Park, scored an important victory for commuters and communities along the GO Transit Georgetown Rail Corridor.

Today his resolution calling on the McGuinty government to start showing real support for public transit along the Corridor was carried with all party support in the Legislature.

“I am pleased that my efforts on behalf of my constituents have paid off. The ball is now squarely in the government’s court. The Legislature has heard my message loudly and clearly. I urge the Government to move swiftly and demonstrate real commitment to public transit”, said Ferreira.

His resolution called upon the government to increase access to GO Transit for all communities along the Georgetown Corridor by reviving the 1994 GO Transit Expansion Environmental Assessment. It also called upon the government to separate all GO Transit aspects of the current Georgetown Corridor Environmental Assessment from the private, high-speed Blue 22 Air-Rail Link.

“Today is a great success for residents and businesses in my community and along the entire Georgetown Corridor. Investment in quality public transit that can meet our needs is an important first step in building a strong and sustainable economy,” said Ferreira.