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Michael Druker

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The @RegionWaterloo Rapid Transit project was what first got me interested in and involved in local government and advocacy, way back in 2005 when I first moved here for university. And it's part of why I stayed here. #IONday

It's been a long road to ION light rail opening day, but the staff, the councillors, and community advocates persevered to get it going and get it done. 💪 #IONday

Two ION trains at Fairview Park station at the opening ceremony

I think some folks are excited for these trains to start running. #IONday

Scene at ION opening ceremony with people seated and standing

Maybe not the right sentiment for today, but I can't help but think we need to figure out a way to have projects like ION take less than a generation from idea to reality. #IONday

.@tomjgalloway14 reports $3 billion in development already along the line, 13K residential units, and 4 million new commercial square feet. #IONday

.@redman4region notes this is the first new rail system launched in Canada since the 1980s. #IONday

.@tomjgalloway14 and Mike Murray are very aware of the spring deadline to launch ION, i.e. before solstice. Time for ribbon cutting. #IONday

Dignitaries and project team behind a ceremonial ribbon in front of an ION train

I like this better than the ceremonial shovels in the ground. #IONday

Dignitaries with ceremonial scissors behind a ribbon in front of a train

It's happening! #IONday

Selfie with train

Posting this from the ION wifi. #IONday

The lineups aren't too big; ION service is real enough to ride! #IONday

ION light rail vehicle full of riders

This train thing is pretty nice. #IONday

Busy ION light rail vehicle

I'm old enough to remember how Jay Fencing was going to be put out of business by the LRT. #IONday

Jay Fencing business, view from the ION tracks

The entrance from the ION station to Fairview Park Mall isn't a good gateway. Do better, @CFFairviewPark. #IONday

Outside of mall entrance

Inside of mall entrance, with The Bay clothing racks

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