Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 23 Mar 2012, p. 13

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Oakville Transit Trip Planner now online Oakville Transit announced Wednesday, it has officially launched a new online transit trip planner in collaboration with Google. The Oakville Transit Trip Planner, which can be found at www.oakvilletransit.ca, uses Oakville Transit's scheduling data to help riders plan their trips. Participants simply need to enter their starting point, final destination, date of travel, when they want to start their trip, and click `Get Directions'. Google will display route options, walking times and even connections across municipal borders. "We're very excited to bring this service to Oakville. This will certainly help our residents and visitors find their way around town on Oakville Transit," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "Council is committed to improving transit in every way possible and by working with Google, we can now offer a tool that makes taking the bus that much easier. This is yet another step in the evolution of Oakville Transit." The new planner can be accessed on mobile devices, such as iPhones, Blackberrys, and Windows Mobiles. "For our regular transit customers, this service will give them our transit schedules at their fingertips," said Oakville Transit Director Barry Cole. "For anyone who has not yet tried Oakville Transit, this is the time to try it. It's easy to use and takes the guessing game out of which route to take." To encourage the public to try out the new online trip planner, Oakville Transit is hosting a virtual scavenger hunt with a chance to win prizes. From March 26-April 20, residents who correctly answer all the scavenger hunt questions will have their name entered into a draw to win an iPad, a PRESTO travel pack, or a bicycle. For extra chances to win one-of-10 $25 PRESTO cards, residents can upload their photo, on or near a bus at any one of the scavenger hunt locations to www.facebook. com/townofoakville or Tweet it to @ townofoakville. The winners' names will be posted online the week of April 23. For contest details visit www.oakvilletransit.ca. 13 · Friday, March 23, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com 5314 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON www.lakeshoreplace.ca ``Enjoy Lakeside Living!" (905) 333-0009 Open House and Spring Bazaar! Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Welcoming Spring with an Open house and a variety of vendors geared to Seniors. Vendors selling purses, gift baskets (Easters/Mother Day ideas) jewelry and clothing for Seniors. We offer permanent residential, assisted living care, convalescent, respite and trial stays Tours will be offered so you can see what we're all about! J.M.C 905-878-8595 Ask for John Concrete Interlocking · STAMPED CONCRETE · INTERLOCKING · EXPOSED AGGREGATE · FLAGSTONE · FRENCH CURBS · RETAINING WALLS · GARAGE FLOORS · FREE ESTIMATES www.jmcconcrete.ca ® Post-Game Interview Every year, over 70,000 boys and girls play Timbits Hockey, where they learn the skills of the game, and share moments with family and friends. Tim Hortons is proud to support the over 800 boys and girls in the Oakville community who play Timbits Hockey, where the first goal is having fun. Custom Inground Swimming Pools One Company. One Responsibility. 416-410-2066 · 905-319-7502 Serving the Halton-Peel Region © Tim Hortons, 2008

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