Brampton Transit/Zum

[DKsan]

New planning submission for the Bramalea Transit Terminal. File SPA-2022-0212.
No documents yet but:
The work consists of rehabilitation of Bramalea Transit Terminal for full depth reconstruction at the terminal for failed pavement for safe operation of transit buses and pedestrian access. The work to be completed includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Supply, installation, maintenance and removal of all traffic control components (signs, barricades, fences, barriers, delineators, flagmen, etc.) and modifications to accommodate safe detouring of vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the construction site; • Environmental protection including laying of mud mat and sweeping the work area for silt, sedimentation; • Full depth removal of existing concrete pavement and reinstatement; • Drainage improvements, removal of existing storm sewer and appurtenances, as specified in the contract drawings, including removal, excavation, geotextile, granular base/subbase and hot mix asphalt; • Line painting as specified in the contract drawings; • Clean up and restoration of site after conclusion of the work.

 

[ShonTron]

The terminal is just over 12 years old now, and I bet the roadways are taking a beating from all the bus traffic.

 

[Allandale25]

Apparently as part of the Brampton Transportation Master Plan Review this site went live recently:

On the Move

Brampton Mobility Plan

storymaps.arcgis.com

 

[ssiguy2]

Brampton ZUM is an excellent example of how people are far more concerned about frequency of service than they are about flashy new infrastructure.

York has spent a small fortune on its BRT with little resulting increase in ridership because the service levels aren't there as opposed to Brampton which spent relatively little on its infrastructure but rather put its funding towards service levels.

 

[Allandale25]

Overview of schedule changes. Will add link to the official City site later.

Changes to Brampton Transit service effective January 9 - The Voice of Canada

Changes to Brampton Transit service effective January 9 The Voice of Canada News: Effective Monday, January 9, 2023 Brampton Transit will implement service changes to ensure its transit system continues to move people around the city safely and effectively. Service Changes: 4/4A Chinguacousy•...

thevoiceofcanada.online

 

[ShonTron]

Overview of schedule changes. Will add link to the official City site later.

Changes to Brampton Transit service effective January 9 - The Voice of Canada

Changes to Brampton Transit service effective January 9 The Voice of Canada News: Effective Monday, January 9, 2023 Brampton Transit will implement service changes to ensure its transit system continues to move people around the city safely and effectively. Service Changes: 4/4A Chinguacousy•...

thevoiceofcanada.online

There’s nothing really to note, which is unfortunate, as Brampton Transit hit an all-time monthly ridership record in October, and November 2022 is well above November 2019.

The only real improvement is that construction at Bramalea GO is nearly complete, and the new Steeles Avenue entrance is open, with a dedicated bus driveway. This allows the Brampton Transit buses on Steeles (11/511) to enter the station easily for the first time, making transfers so much easier.

 

[FullMetalEngineer]

Upcoming MTSA session this month

 

[ShonTron]

Century Gardens is a terrible location for a southern Bramalea-focused study area.

 

[DKsan]

Century Gardens is a terrible location for a southern Bramalea-focused study area.

Yes, odd they didn't go with the Bramalea Library. Lots of space and easy access....

 

[Allandale25]

Challenges on the 14 and 18 today.

 

[stevensontransit]

Brampton Transit's December 2022 ridership is once again above 2019 levels: https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/transit/About-Us/Pages/Ridership.aspx

 

[FullMetalEngineer]

Challenges on the 14 and 18 today.

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Brampton Councillor Gurpartap Toor was the only person on council who responded to the Torbram overcapacity issues and acted quickly to a solution.

 

[Tristen]

September 5 Service Changes

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www.brampton.ca

 

[anb]

Good news for both Airport and Torbram buses. At a 8 min AM frequency, they stand alongside Kennedy, Steeles, and Chinguacousy as among the most frequent local corridors in the city, even if its only at that time. Also great to see 58 Financial make a return after so long. This is nowhere near fixing close to half the issues of the current state that BT is in right now. For example, who still thinks its a good idea to not run 501A/C buses at least mid day to fill in the gaps, and to still run 501 on Sundays at a… *30 min frequency* on the entire route.

 

[ShonTron]

Annoying that some of the routes will go from 30 to 35 minute service at certain times, though I suspect that's a problem of keeping to schedule and not true cut in service. The good news is that the city budget, once approved, will allow for major service improvements this year -- provided they have enough drivers trained and ready, of course.

Until the budget is approved and the drivers are ready, I suspect BT will continue to make changes like this -- address the crowding first -- before it makes proactive service improvements and expansions.