All-day bus service on Scott Blvd
All day transit service on Scott Blvd (through Harrison and Scott neighbourhoods) is very close to being a done-deal. Expected service start date: September 2011. That’s a two-year fight coming to conclusion. I would’ve loved to see it started in summer, but there are some issues to be worked out to make sure the service change gives us an all-day service while saving taxpayer money (it’s what I call a win-win). More details will follow when it goes to the council for approval with other transit items, likely in August.
Read MoreQ1 2011 Transit Results
Jan Feb March2010 12,214 9,427 10,4722011 18,094 18,288 21,976% increase 48% 94% 110% Basically ridership increased by 82% in Q1 of 2011 (compared to Q1 of 2010). That’s with the same transit net budget as we had in 2010. Since ridership is up higher than expected, net cost in 2011 may actually be less then the net cost in 2010. So we may spend less money and transport substantially more people. Win. Also, only a third took transit for GO (so that gets rid of the “people only take transit for GO”). A full third of the...
Read MoreTransit and Budget FAQs
There have been some letters in the Champion about transit. I figured I’d clarify some misconceptions. You can read it here. One point I want to mention here is that some people have claimed that 2011 cost of transit rose by 30%. That’s incorrect. Budget increase for net cost is actually 3%, and that’s mainly because a new route in 2010 started in March whereas in 2011 it’ll run for all 12 months. So far we’re noticing a higher ridership than expected (probably because of gas prices), so the net cost may actually be lower. In addition, I...
Read MoreMilton Transit Passenger Appreciation Day
Transit is free tomorrow! Passenger Appreciation Day! Friday, September 10, 2010 Time: 6:15 AM – 8:00 AM Location: Milton GO Station (at Route 2 bus bay) PLEASE NOTE: For those interested in the Mayor and Council ride-along, bus trips depart the GO Station promptly at the following times: All Routes 6:15 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:15 AM Scott Route Only 6:38 AM, 7:03 AM, 7:30 AM
Read MoreHow I Got to the Transit Open House
This really belongs in Why My Hair Dont Grow No More. Want to see why kids alone aren’t responsible for my hair loss? Well, read on. Some days Murphy strikes hard and everything that can go wrong, goes wrong (and then some). I am about to leave for the Transit Open House today when I notice that my mother-in-law has parked her car behind mine, blocking my car in the garage. I try to call my wife but she doesn’t answer. Sadly, there’s no all-day transit on Scott Blvd so for a few minutes I think I can’t go. “No wait”, I tell myself, “I can...
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