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Transit up 50 per cent Transit Co-ordinator Bud Newton is justifiably proud of the new, improved Richmond Hill transit system. Here he stands with one of the new town urban "1-er years ago we didn’t own our own buses," explains Transit Co-Ordinator Bud Newton. “Travelways owned and operated big diesels . . . there were complaints about the size . . . and the buses were empty most of the time." “We had to completely change our image." “What we did is get into the transit business.” And the venture has proved highly successful. For the first three months of this year, ridership is up approximately 50 per cent and revenues have almost doubled, over what they were 12 months ago. “Twice as good, twice as often" A year after a major overhaul, Richmond Hill’s transit system has liveq‘gp to its slogan. The system is now paying for 45 per cent of its operating deficit; up almost 20 per cent from last year, and approaching the provincial ideal of 50-50 cost sharing. As well, a new Saturday service will be offered to residents of Oak Ridges and Richvale. Buses in these areas will now run every hour between 10 am. and 5 p.m.; doubling past frequency. “Hopefully another bus will relieve the transfer problem,” he Vsaidl - Anyone who hasn’t received a new Transit Guide is asked to call 884-8101. I Some still coâ€"niplain at he arnount of time spent on buses, but Newton explains this is unavoidable when two buses serve three routes. Well. he handicapped and the elderly realize this, and it looks as if something is finally happening to change things in York Region. Some people can’t use public transit Did you realize that many of the public are unable to use ‘public’ transit? _ P.R.0.D. (to Promote the Realization of Opp ortunities for the Disabled) was last week awarded a grant of $8,064 â€" the total amount requested â€" to study the need for transit changes in this area. The money came from the Young Canada Works program. It will be used to employ four students for 14 weeks. In that time they will produce figures on the exact number of disabled people presently unable to ride ‘public‘ transit. As well, they will research such things as the type of vehicles necessary, the frequency, and the routes, in an attempt to formulate a general picture for York Region. “We‘ll be getting hard facts together, so P.R.O.D. can apply for further funding," reported Allison Adair, community development worker for the March of Dimes, which applied on behalf of P.R.O.D. and which will manage the accounts for the project. A federal-provincial bursary program being offered by York University‘s centre for continuing education will allow students to attend a six-week course in learning a second language â€" French or English â€" July 4 to Aug. 12. The bursaries, which provide payment of tuition and room and board. will be awarded only to those who were full-time students the previous year, or to teachers who qualify for ieachers who qualify financial assistance, Language bursary New Hill mini-buses populéi’i‘w THE LIBERAL. Wedngsday. May 18. 1977 Hwy.11, Newmarket 895-2366 “Wham-7917 In Toronto, students will live in the almost bilingual environment at Glendon's College Campus. Foi‘ more information, call 667-2504. is also available flSfl/flaflmn Always! A) ‘ , . ~ xv transport development corporation buses which made the venture possible. Rich- mond Hill mini-buses are leased from the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority. Firms now can use better business ads Starting this year, firms belonging to the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Toronto, which includes York Region and environs. will be able to identify themselves beyond their company doors. the bureau has announced. According to the BBB, firms may now mention their membership in advertisements, after clearing each ad with the bureau. Company salesmen, going door to door. may carry the bureau‘s new business identification card. The card bears the photograph of the seller. his signature, his company name, a code number and the BBB insignia. Member companies are listed in the bureau‘s classified directory, which is mailed annually to them, and which is available to the public for a “small handling charge.” Although the bureau lists Metro Toronto in its title, it admits the title is “a bit of a misnomer," as its nearly 6,000 members are located throughout the area between Oakville and Kingston. The Toronto bureau has files on more than 50,000 companies and organizations, and can contact other bureaus across the continent for facts on $2 million more. Members also receive a subscription to Trufax, a monthly magazine giving information on business trends, unethical soliciting practices and exclusive interviews with federal cabinet ministers. An independent, non-profit organization, the bureau is open for new members. or for those just wishing to make use of its free services. For more information, call 961-0088. ONLY BY COMPLETING AN APPLICATION CAN YOU HELP TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS A DEMAND FOR RENT-GEAREDâ€" TO-INCOME ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES. Your Council has asked the Ontario Ministry of Housing to determine the need for new rent»geared-to-income h0using for families in your community. If there is a need, rent-geared-to-income accommodation will be developed by the Ontario Housing Corporation at the request of your Municipal Council. Applications are being distributed to tenant families as part of a survey to determine the interest in this type of housing. For families interested in renting an Ontario Housing unit, additional information and applications may be obtained from: 0 IF YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE CHILDREN 0 IF YOUR PRESENT ACCOMMODATION IS INADEOUATE 0 IF YOUR INCOME IS MOOEST FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING THIS IS OF INTEREST TO YOU! Clerk's Department, Municipal Offices, Town of Markham, 891 1 Woodbine Avenue MARKHAM, Ontario, L3H 1A1