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Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) invites customers to be part of its new Transit Customer Panel. The panel is an opportunity for GRT customers to make their voice heard and help shape the future of GRT.
“In order to meet the needs of our customers and plan for the future, we need to hear from the people who use the services,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Region of Waterloo. “This panel will give customers a chance to share their thoughts...
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With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting. 
Moving ahead on Duke Street underpass The Region of Waterloo is preparing to build a Duke Street pedestrian and cycling underpass that will help people reach the future Kitchener Central Transit Hub. To do so,...
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Approval of additional housing and support resources and a site-specific by-law will allow residents to move to alternative housing and prepare the site for construction.
Waterloo Region – Regional Council has approved a site-specific by-law for 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener, allowing staff to move forward with plans to prepare the site for construction, and offer increased supports to residents as they transition to alternative housing options. 
In development...
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University Avenue to Central Street About the project The Region of Waterloo is repairing King Street between University Avenue West and Central Street. We are completing concrete repairs, underground infrastructure repairs, surface asphalt paving and re-painting the crosswalks.
Timing — starts April 28 Construction will begin on Monday, April 28 and be completed in a series of stages until early June 2025.
Lane reductions and closures Two-way traffic will...
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Manitou Drive to Wilson Avenue Project update The Region of Waterloo is continuing to construct the Bleams Road extension from Manitou Drive to Wilson Avenue in Kitchener. This year’s work includes adding concrete curb and final asphalt to the new road and bridge, multi-use paths on both sides of the road, new lighting and underground infrastructure upgrades.
Last year’s work included the construction of a new bridge over Schneider Creek and a new roundabout...
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