Burlington's Transit Users' Forum returned Sept. 23 with a focus on the upcoming study of free transit and Burlington Transit's future plans.
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A Burlington-based economist with a worldwide reputation will present a strong economic case for free transit at this year's Transit Users' Forum.
Burlington is one step closer to transitioning its Burlington Transit fleet of 65 conventional (diesel) and 14 specialized (handi-van) buses to fully electric vehicles. The federal government, as part of its $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit infrastructure fund will be contributing $370,000 to the City of Burlington to support planning for the transition.
The annual Burlington Transit Users' Forum will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 1pm in Centennial Hall at the Burlington Central Library
After approving free transit for youth during some hours, Burlington City Council is set to okay free transit all day for seniors. But the big news could be an initiative that would make transit free for everyone in Burlington.
March 15, 2023 On March 18, we’ll be celebrating the Burlington Transit team for everything they do to keep our buses clean, on the road, and taking you where you need to go! We will be joining CUTA, the Canadian Urban Transit Association, and extending the recognition and celebration until […]
Burlington Transit Director Catherine Baldelli assured a group of about 25 concerned riders Feb. 16 that "no changes" were being planned for Route 4, despite the objections of two individuals to buses on their street.
In an opinion piece published by the Hamilton Spectator, Aldershot resident, community activist and BFAST Steering Committee member Jim Young makes a forceful case for not letting NIMBYism limit transit service.
BFAST is supporting Aldershot seniors in their efforts to maintain bus service for hundreds of retirees against the threat of redrawing a popular route. Service to part of Route 4 has been threatened by a small group that wants to eliminate transit in their area.
Jan. 10, 2023 At the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability Committee on Jan. 9, 2023, Staff Report CS-04-23 stated: Public transit plays a critical role in local climate mitigation by providing residents with the opportunity to utilize public transit to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles for single use […]
Dec. 7, 2022 Burlington will get about $1.5 million as part of up to $505 million in federal-provincial to help municipal transit systems, according to the province. The funding is being delivered through Phase 4 of the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement. Phase 4 of the Safe Restart Agreement will help […]