Information on WEGO transportation system (People Mover replacement)

As a frequent visitor to Niagara Falls, I was lucky enough to take advantage with the People Movers Bus Line operated by the Niagara Parks Commission. On 8-13-12 The WEGO Bus line took over for the People Movers bringing transportation in Niagara Falls to a more current and highly functioning operation not to mention a…

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Away WEGO. New bus system now running

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s the end of an era for the Niagara Parks Commission. The green, black and white People Mover buses that have carried tourists along the Niagara Parkway since 1985 have now been retired. The red, white and blue WEGO buses quietly started rolling along the parkway and across Niagara Falls…

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“The ultimate Niagara Falls experience” from DoubleTree Fallsview and Niagara Parks

Last week I received the latest information from the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls: Referenced as “the ultimate Niagara Falls experience” – DoubleTree Fallsview and Niagara Parks offering a two night package with great attractions this summer. Package includes two nights accommodations in selected room type, full breakfast, $50 dinner voucher…

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New on the new Visitor Transportation System

The big news today is that the proposed replacement system for the People Mover system has been approved. The new Visitor Transportation System will shuttle guests to a lot of places around the tourist area and downtown. Here are some links to stories with the details: Bullet News Niagara – Niagara Falls council approves $50-million…

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Believe it or not: There really does seem to be a deal on $50-million people mover for Niagara Falls

From Bullet News Niagara: Niagara Falls council went behind closed doors late Tuesday afternoon for a special meeting to receive an update on the status of the people-mover project – the $50-million transit system for tourists that is being developed in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission. Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said Tuesday night…

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Ontario tourism minister didn’t force people-mover deal on Parks Commission: Niagara Falls MPP

From Bullet News Niagara: A pending deal between the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parks Commission to create a new people-mover bus system to service the millions of visitors to the Honeymoon Capital each year was no shotgun wedding. While Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor acknowledges he and Ontario Tourism Minister Michael Chan…

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Tourism sector takes stock at season start

From the Niagara Falls Review: With new tourism-related services, and the potential for more in the coming years, officials see a bright future for the No. 1 industry in Niagara Falls. As the traditional tourism season gets underway in the city, many of those involved in the sector are looking forward to seeing if, or…

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‘It feels more like a park than a Parkway’

From the Niagara Falls Review: The inaugural Car-Free Day on the Niagara Parkway wasn’t free of suggestions from both tourists and locals who want to see the event evolve from its humble beginnings Sunday. “This is awesome,” said Mike Sherman, a cyclist from Montreal who was riding down the empty Parkway toward the Horseshoe Falls…

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Reconsider trolleys, former city worker urges

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls should put the brakes on the purchase of buses for shuttling tourists around town and reconsider an electric trolley system before plans for the new people mover system leave the station, says former city employee Derek Costello. But council members say their current people mover plan is affordable,…

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People mover base garage to be on Stanley Ave

From the Niagara Falls Review: A $16 million maintenance garage for the future people mover system will be built on Stanley Ave. as the result of a city council vote Monday, though some politicians question why they wouldn’t put it downtown where it might help revitalization efforts. “Not enough was done to see if we…

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