Let's IONize Waterloo Region!
TriTAG's latest campaign, IONize Waterloo Region, envisions a complete, reliable rapid transit network that connects Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo – guiding growth, improving access, and strengthening our region. It’s time to build ION Stage 2, the full LRT extension to Cambridge, and then to keep building.
Read more about IONizeWR!Latest news roundups
09
Aug
2026
News roundup: August 9, 2026
Township transit expansion, bus priority measures, and e-scooter scrutiny
3 min read
02
Aug
2026
News roundup: August 2, 2026
Swiss trains in Canada, safe streets for horses, and biking Route 1
2 min read
Latest posts
21
Jul
2026
Why GRT needs a Frequent Transit Network
The role of frequency in making transit more useful and competitive
5 min read
18
Jul
2026
Kitchener to Stratford by Transit
A review of current bus and train options
9 min read
22
Apr
2026
Why ION cost estimates went up (and what to do about it)
The cost estimates for the ION light rail extension have had many scratching their heads. Transit construction costs have ballooned
20 min read
22
Feb
2026
On The Fast Track: How to Make ION Even Faster
A detailed look at ways to further speed up ION light rail without a big budget.
12 min read
30
Nov
2025
How to do better in a tough GRT budget year
It’s municipal budget season, and transit is always a hot topic. In this post we’ll touch on the
4 min read
27
Nov
2025
Waiting for the train: Why Kitchener still lacks all-day GO service
It’s a question every Waterloo Region commuter has asked while stuck on a packed GO bus or waiting in
8 min read
20
Nov
2025
Onwards to Cambridge!
Last night, Regional Council formally adopted its decision to extend ION to Cambridge! At the November 4 committee meeting, councillors
4 min read
02
Nov
2025
Decision time for how to extend ION to Cambridge
Ahead of Tuesday’s Regional committee meeting, the staff report on the ION initial business case is out, and it
2 min read
24
Oct
2025
Actions to support ION Stage 2
A few notes on how to show your support.
* Learn
* Learn more about the project and the options under consideration
1 min read
24
Oct
2025
Planning for growth around ION in Cambridge
First, what’s happening with ION approvals. More letters to the editor have been pouring in recently to support the
4 min read