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Candidates are responding to BFAST's questionnaire on municipal transit. Check here to see their answers and ideas.

Candidates respond to BFAST transit survey

Burlington for Accessible Sustainable Transit (BFAST) has emailed a seven-question survey on transit to every candidate for Mayor and Council who has supplied their email address for publication on the city's election website.

BFAST seeks transit answers from Burlington municipal candidates

The future of transit in Burlington depends on the choices voters make in the coming municipal election.

Summer of transit uncertainty leads up to important city election

A new report by the Toronto and Area Board of Trade adds to the growing body of evidence: investment in transit pays!

Traffic congestion costs $45 billion every year in GTHA, Board …

If they want to use a crosswalk, transit passengers will soon have to walk almost a block to make some connections at the former downtown terminal.

City makes downtown transfers more difficult

A research report co-sponsored by Environmental Defence and Transport Action Ontario says the province's current response to the congestion crisis is worsening traffic

New highway spending will only make traffic worse, says new …

Burlington Transit's new director, Raewyn Jackson, has extensive transit experience.

Raewyn Jackson appointed as new Burlington Transit director

Free transit in one American city has resulted in a big jump in ridership, cleaner air, more downtown business and millions fewer miles of car traffic on its streets.

Free transit clears the air in Iowa City

Transit riders will have a chance to help set Burlington Transit's priorities for the next five years in a survey and a series of public engagement events.

Burlington Transit sets dates for public meetings, survey, pop-up events …

Catherine Baldelli has announced that she will retire Dec. 19. We wish her the best!

Baldelli stepping down as Burlington Transit director

It was a festive atmosphere at the Burlington GO station as bus riders, elected reps and current and retired transit staff celebrated the 50th anniversary of Burlington Transit.

Burlington Transit celebrates 50 years and looks to the future

"We are doing the work to help our residents get on the bus," says Mayor Meed Ward

Mayor reaffirms strong support for transit

Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna expresses his support for Burlington Transit

Councillor Bentivegna adds his voice to support for transit

Update: Join BFAST at the Community Environmental Forum on April 15.

Join BFAST at the Community Environmental Forum (date change: Apr. …

April 12 will be the last day of operations for Burlington's downtown transit terminal.

Downtown terminal to shut for good on April 12

City Council's decision to close Burlington Transit's Downtown Terminal has downtown seniors feeling anxious.

Terminal move causes problems for downtown seniors

Burlington City Council approved a plan to make continuing improvements to transit over the next five years instead of offering free fares for all.

Council’s holiday gift: a commitment to continuing transit improvements

Oct. 4, 2024: The latest episode of the monthly Transit Talk podcast is now available for download. Co-hosts Doug Brown and Don Mclean discuss transit issues in Burlington and Hamilton.

October Transit Talk podcast now available

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