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Since the amalgamation of transit services in 2001 exciting things have been happening. Good public transit supports economic vitality, helps sustain the environment and contributes to the health of the community. The Transit Committee provides policy direction and guidance and strategic direction for the continued growth of York Region’s transit system.

Goal: Promote the use of transit to help reduce the effect of an increasing population and private vehicle use on roads.
Action:
  • York Region experienced a 10% increase in conventional transit ridership in 2002 to 8.3 million passengers and a similar increase for specialized transit.
Goal: Form a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) for a new rapid transit network.
Action:
  • York Consortium 2002 was selected as a private sector partner for implementation of a rapid transit system in York Region. Entered into a Stage 1 – Project Finalization agreement with York Consortium 2002.
  • Significantly advanced the environmental assessments for all four rapid transit corridors.
  • Developed a “Quick Start” plan to begin implementation of rapid transit in all four corridors in 2003.
Goal: Facilitate Regional Transit for a wide variety of customers.
Action:
  • Approved the YRT five-year Service Plans for both conventional and specialized transit.
  • Implemented $5.1 million in new conventional transit services.
  • Introduced Region-wide cross-boundary specialized transit service.
  • Acquired 23 new 35-foot buses and refurbished 18 buses.

(from left to right)
Mayor James Young, Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, General Manager of Transit Donald Gordon, Mayor Tim Jones, Regional Councillor David Barrow, Regional Councillor Diane Humeniuk, Regional Councillor Frank Scarpitti

Absent: Regional Chair and CEO Bill Fisch
 
Increase in number of passengers from 2001-2002: 10.9%   Total YRT bus routes: 50
RT Transit routes servicing GO Transit stations: 17   Total number of new and/or routes improved in 2002: 35
 
 
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