Our Executive Director recently penned a compelling letter to the editor entitled “LRT Expansion Vital for Accessibility and Inclusion in Cambridge” published in Cambridge Today

In it, we highlight how the next phase of the ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension into Cambridge isn’t just about faster transit — it’s about creating a city where everyone can get around easily, safely and with dignity. The letter argues that true inclusion means designing our communities so people with disabilities, seniors, low-income residents and anyone without reliable access to a car are not left behind.

Key points

• The extension leverages the region’s investment in public transit to bring the same level of accessible design that already benefits people across Kitchener-Waterloo.
• From level boarding, wider platforms, smoother paths to stations, and better connections to job, services and housing nodes — the LRT has the potential to unlock more equitable mobility.
• Without these infrastructure advances, the risk is that transit-dependent and mobility-challenged residents will remain isolated and unable to fully participate in our community’s opportunities.
• The letter calls on regional decision-makers, the City of Cambridge and the broader community to recognize that access to transit is a social justice issue as much as it is a transportation one.

You can read the full article HERE!!

What you can do

The region’s transit authority, Grand River Transit (GRT) is currently inviting public input via a feedback survey on its transit plans for Cambridge and the surrounding area. Please consider taking the short survey — it’s open now and closes on November 19. Your voice will help shape how accessible and inclusive our transit future will be.

Why this matters for us at SHOW (Supportive Housing of Waterloo)
As an organization committed to residents facing housing instability and complex barriers, we recognize that reliable, inclusive transit is a foundation for independent living — accessing jobs, health care, social supports and community life. The letter underscores how transit equity aligns with our mission of enabling dignity and belonging for our residents.