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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 25, 2008 - 5 Getting around an issue for everyone Continued from page 3 tion," said Rusty Baillie, CEO of the CFO. "During the past few months we have been engaged in discussions with people from all different sectors in our town", said Baillie, "and `getting around' constantly comes out as a top issue. For those people with cars there is the issue of increasing congestion and the cost of gasoline. For those without a car, including youth, many of our seniors, people on low incomes -- or simply those who choose to ride public transit -- there are issues of availability, accessibility and cost." So the CFO experiment was born using a scenario believed to be fairly common -- going to the doctor's office, to see what it is like to get around town. The fictional scenario was that an Oakville family had just moved from northeast Oakville to Bronte, but their family doctor is in River Oaks. On Wednesday, all three were to have an appointment with the doctor. Each chooses their own method of transportation. Comella decides to drive and get some shopping in before her appointment. Believing in being green, Miskey decides to use public transit, reading a good book along the way. Lastly, Moten, feeling like he needs some physical activity, chooses to ride The CFO links community­minded citizens to charitable needs by managing permanent endowed funds and distributing income from these funds to local charities. Since 1997 more than $11 million has been granted to the community. Committing to do the report for three consecutive years, the CFO has joined 16 other community foundation charity granting organizations across Canada in compiling a Vital Signs report on their respective communities. It is aimed at discovering areas, which need to be addressed, as well "We have been engaged in discussions with people from all different sectors in our town and `getting around' constantly comes out as a top issue." Rusty Baillie, CEO, Community Foundation of Oakville as things communities are doing well. After compiling statistical data, the CFO is now seeking public input to grade the various topics of study. The areas include: health and wellness; arts and culture; learning; getting started; work; the gap between rich and poor; housing; environment; belonging and leadership; and, safety. Oakville's Vital Signs report will be published and released Oct. 7. An abridged version of the glossy fullscale report will be printed in The Oakville Beaver. The report will also be available online in addition to all the data that stands behind it. For information, or to be a Community Grader, visit www.thecfo.org. of-Town Servi & O u tce ort p Air LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER MAYBE WALKING?: Anne Miskey spent 76 minutes on a bus, and had to transfer, to get from Bronte to River Oaks. his bicycle. The CFO wanted to know how long it took, what it cost and what their trip was like. The findings -- as well as public perceptions, experiences and statistical research on local transportation and 10 other quality of life topics -- will be published in Oakville's Vital Signs report card on the health of the community. OAKVILLE UNITED TAXI Wishing You a Safe & Happy SUMMER! WIN A FREE TRIP * EXPERIENCED DRIVERS YOU CAN DEPEND ON · · · · · Airport Flat Rates Out-of-Town Service Regular In-Town Service 10% Discount On Parcel Service GPS Computerized Dispatch · · · · · Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Corporate Accounts Welcome Airport Customer Wake-Up Service 10% Senior Discount - In Town More Than 60 Taxis In Our Fleet 24 hour · 7 days a week * with purchase of any fireplace for a chance to win * See dealer for details CLOSED JULY 23 - 27 FOR RENOVATIONS. OFFER GOOD UNTIL END OF AUGUST, OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS FOR BEING PATIENT. 905.338.0044 PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS If you are interested in joining our team, please call 905-338-1762 "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066