Issue Paper

Tom Galloway on

CONVENTIONAL TRANSIT

The Region has been responsible for Conventional transit including MobilityPlus since the year 2000.  In the past 14 years, service levels have been increased dramatically.  Increased conventional transit use is a major element in the Regional Transportation Master Plan.  Significant new dollars have been and are planned to be invested through the special 7 year levy now 3 years in.  A number of new iXpress routes have been introduced to attract new passengers including choice passengers and improve modal share.  With the advent of Rapid Transit a major transition will need to take place to coordinate effectively and efficiently the two systems that will operate together seamlessly.

• Continue the implementation of the Regional Transportation Master Plan as it relates to Conventional Transit

• We must continually improve the transit experience by on time performance, by enhanced electronic apps or internet interfaces, by increasing frequencies where warranted

• Review eligibility requirements for MobilityPlus to ensure needs are met but at the same time making sure regular transit is as accommodating as it can be