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In May 2003, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and
the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) signed a ( three-year)
memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build common approaches
to the prevention and resolution of issues that arise
when people live and work in close proximity to railway
operations. In January 2007, the FCM and the RAC signed
a new (two-year) MOU to continue to build upon the successes
achieved in 2003-2006.
Photo: Tim
Hudson GO Transit |
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enable better communication and understanding, the FCM
and RAC have developed a Community-Rail Proximity Initiative
and Steering Committee. Under the MOU, the parties will
jointly work through the Committee to develop and implement
a strategy to reduce misunderstanding and avoid unnecessary
conflict arising from railway-community proximity. Areas
for action include: developing commonly understood proximity
guidelines; improving awareness among all stakeholders
regarding the need for effective planning and management;
and developing a dispute resolution protocol to guide
concerned parties when issues emerge.
The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators
(CAMA) has also joined the Committee, and may provide
ongoing professional advice in an advisory capacity.
Others may become party to the MOU with the consent
of the RAC and FCM.
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