Annual Transit Accessibility Public Meeting

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton, Transit Division, will be holding a public consultation regarding the accessibility of conventional transit (HSR) and specialized transit (Accessible Transportation Services, ATS) delivered by our contractor, DARTS, and through the Taxi Scrip program. Transportation service providers are required to hold at least one (1) public meeting on an annual basis to consult with the community in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This year’s meeting will include an in-person and virtual option.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 5 to 7 pm
Location: Hamilton Room, Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library located at 55 York Boulevard
Online: youtube.com/InsideCityofHamilton

The presentation portion of the meeting, which is from 5 to 6 pm will be made available online. Small group discussions will take place with in-person attendees after the presentation portion from 6 to 7 pm, which will be facilitated by City staff and members of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities. The small group discussions will not be recorded or broadcast online.

Beginning October 24, 2022, HSR and ATS customers, and other members of the public are encouraged to submit comments, questions and feedback ahead of the meeting. Following the meeting, HSR will continue to gather feedback until November 30, 2022. Comments, questions and feedback may be submitted using one of these methods:

• Online: engage.hamilton.ca
• In person: fill out a comment card or a survey at the HSR Customer Service Centre at 36 Hunter St. E. (Hamilton GO Centre) or at any Municipal Service Centre
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 905-529-1212
• Fax: 905-679-7305
• Mail: Accessible Transportation Services
          c/o 71 Main Street West
          Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y5

Participants may contact Accessible Transportation Services for:

• questions about the public consultations
• request a copy of the presentation in an alternative format (e.g. print copy or braille)
• request accessibility accommodations to provide feedback or attend the meeting

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.