FCI Member Jeff Casello on the Future of GO Expansion

In a recent CTV News feature, Future Cities Institute member Dr. Jeff Casello shared his perspective on Metrolinx’s plan to expand GO Train service to Kitchener, emphasizing the need for timely action and clear government commitment. 

“I would hope that would be less than a two-year project. I think that’s really reasonable,” he told CTV News. “The construction companies that know how to do that work, we have that. What it really is about is a government priority to moving this forward and dedicating the resources in a meaningful way.” 

While Metrolinx has announced new weekend service beginning this November, Casello noted that true progress will be measured by how quickly larger infrastructure projects move from planning into delivery. For a region growing rapidly toward one million residents, he argues, expanding rail service is not only a transportation issue but also a cornerstone of sustainable growth, economic competitiveness, and quality of life. 

At the Future Cities Institute, Casello’s insights reflect a broader mission: linking research with action to support resilient, thriving communities. By bringing academic expertise into public conversations on infrastructure, FCI helps ensure that decisions about growth and mobility are grounded in evidence, urgency, and long-term vision. 

Read the full story here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/metrolinx-extending-weekend-go-trains-to-kitchener/