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Financing Urban Transit: An Analysis Of Ontario Urban Transit Trends, John Cicuttin
Financing Urban Transit: An Analysis Of Ontario Urban Transit Trends, John Cicuttin
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the public policy issue of transportation funding by analyzing the urban transit trends in Ontario regarding operating subsidies, ridership, service levels, cost and efficiency, revenue and fare, and productivity. The findings reveal that the elimination of provincial funding for urban transit in Ontario contradicts the integrated policy approach that is required for balanced urban transportation systems.
The Role Of Government In Economic Development: A Case Study Of The Tourism Industry In Bruce County, Malcolm Mcintosh
The Role Of Government In Economic Development: A Case Study Of The Tourism Industry In Bruce County, Malcolm Mcintosh
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the role of government in economic development based on a case study of the tourism industry in Bruce County involving questionnaires and interviews with key stakeholders. The findings reveal that there can be a proper role for government in economic development and this role is determined by the severity of the economic and social circumstances affecting the community.