When I think of public transit, I think of delivery of service that is affordable, comfortable, frequent, safe and so on and so forth. I think of GO Transit as public transit. Our GO rail system is actually delivered by a private contractor on our behalf.
There are a number of different models that we have used and that we need to continue to look at to find the right mix. I would not say that an alternate delivery model is the best way in all circumstances--that's nowhere near what I would suggest---nor would I say that a straight, traditional public sector delivery model is the best alternative in all situations. I think each situation needs to be evaluated to determine what makes the most sense and delivers the most effective service to the public.
I see an opportunity for a suite of delivery models. That's what Metrolinx has been looking at since the beginning of the organization. With GO Transit, we've been using alternative delivery models for many years. I don't think the public thinks that the people running that service are any different from the other people employed by Metrolinx.