This question was asked at the June 16 town hall.

Answer: The Route 20 undergoes these incremental changes to allow for a more gradual modification to the service. However, if it is desirable and feasible, skipping ahead to having Route 20, 21, and 22 implemented earlier is something that would be considered.

This question was asked at the June 16 town hall.

Answer: 250m is the average distance along a route - it could be more or less than 250m depending on the road layout. This is the standard number used in the MTO’s Transit Supportive Guidelines. New stops are prioritized in safe locations that connect to destinations in the city.

Door hangers were placed on every door of every house along Teal Drive, as well as other possible route locations along Milson Crescent in consultation in 2019. The route that received the most positive feedback is the routing presented as part of the Route Review. The majority of respondents indicated that a route along Teal Drive would greatly benefit them. However, we continue to monitor feedback and evaluate alternatives.

While the proposal of Industrial Express Routes has not been discussed with employers, Guelph Transit engaged with major employers late last year/early this year on how transit can best serve them. Industrial Express Routes take the idea behind corporate initiatives like discounted bus passes a step further to provide a customized or premium service for employees. Major employers indicated that they are very supportive of improving transit, and many stated that as they are part of the community, they want to help in any way they can. Industrial Express Routes will be explored with employers further once the route review has gone through Council approval.

Yes. The preliminary designs of the network had Routes 4 and 10 shown as one route. 

These 2 routes are shown separately in this plan to allow for flexibility, should we decide we want to connect different routes or alter service levels, dependent on public feedback and available budget.

Yes. There are much more crosstown connections, more routes intersect at major intersections, and run at higher frequencies. While we haven’t scheduled the routes yet, we would do what we can to make on-street connections as convenient as possible.

We would not be removing any traffic calming in this area. Buses are able to straddle the existing speed bumps, and our buses travel at the speed limit. We have some routes that currently operate in neighbourhoods with similar conditions.

All plans are guided by the City’s Strategic Plan. The TMP, Route Review, and Guelph Transit Master Plan all fall under the pillar of Navigating Our Future, with the goal of improving connectivity for the entire transportation network. The TMP is the highest level document, providing guidance for all modes of transportation, and supports the idea of higher quality transit. The Route Review adheres to the principles within the TMP, and the Route Review will be one piece of the ultimate Guelph Transit Master Plan. The Guelph Transit Master Plan will encompass all of Guelph Transit’s long-term business strategies. 

The order and timing of changes will not affect the ultimate cost of the system, but it will impact the yearly impact on taxes - we need to decide if we want to spend the money today, or a few years down the line. It will need to be evaluated how a faster or slower timeline will impact both the transit experience, and the yearly increase in taxes.

There are some limitations of how these routes can be combined or connected due to the nature of the road network, but any feedback we receive will be considered.