November 2008 – GIRO’s HASTINFO web-based trip planner, launched by Brampton Transit in 2007 under the name eRide, was recognized at the GTEC 2008 Distinction Awards Gala in Ottawa as an innovative tool designed to enhance transit services for Brampton residents.
The eRide initiative was awarded a Silver Medal Distinction Award in the Municipal Category for Service Delivery to Citizens and Businesses. According to Director of Brampton Transit, Suzanne Connor, eRide is a key component in keeping pace with rapid growth and providing reliable and efficient service to customers. The Distinction 2008 Awards Program and Gala are designed to formally recognize and celebrate leadership, innovation and excellence in enabling and managing service delivery within the public sector. Nominations in each group were subject to a rigorous screening and judging process by distinguished representatives from the particular jurisdictions involved.
“GIRO extends its congratulations to Brampton Transit on winning this noteworthy award recognizing their efforts in innovation and enhanced service,” said Marc Dupont, VP Marketing at GIRO. “We feel a sense of pride that our technology has helped broaden their service offering to include our efficient web-based trip planner, and we look forward to continued collaboration with Brampton Transit in their efforts to provide clients and staff with high-quality services and innovative technology.”
Brampton Transit has been a GIRO client since their first implementation of HASTUS software in 2004. The HASTINFO web-planning tool is part of the customer information modules composing the HASTUS software suite.
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About Brampton
Brampton is the first city in the GTA and one of 10 in North America to be designated an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization in 2007. Home to more than 8,000 businesses, the City enjoys a Triple 'A' credit rating by Standard & Poor, reflecting its debt-free position, exceptional liquidity levels and excellent economy. The City of Brampton's 2008 operating budget is $389.4 million and approved funding for its overall capital program stands at $585.7 million. The City celebrates its diverse population that represents people from more than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds who speak over 70 different languages. Offering nearly 6,000 acres of parkland, Brampton takes pride in being the Flower City of Canada. For more information visit www.brampton.ca.
About GTEC
GTEC is recognized as Canada's most significant forum on the use of technology to improve government services and operations. The event features an annual Distinction Awards Program and Gala, a comprehensive Professional Development Forum, and the GTEC Exhibition. The conference program and extensive trade show are attended annually by an estimated 7,000 professionals.
