Description
ION light rail is an efficient and zero-emission way of providing "higher order" transit service, where transit vehicles operate in their own dedicated lanes, making service faster and more reliable. ION efficiently moves people where transit ridership is highest, and plays a crucial role in building a reliable and frequent transit system. The second phase of ION will bring light rail transit service to Cambridge, and work on Phase 2 is currently underway.
Beyond Phase 2 ION, we must advance planning for future higher-order transit service for other key corridors in the region.
REGION OF WATERLOO
Work on the Initial Business Case for Stage 2 ION has started. Public meetings will be held to introduce the public to the scope of the Business Case and the alternatives being considered. More information on this is available here.
The Region of Waterloo outlined additional future higher-order transit corridors as part of the 2018 Transportation Master Plan and the Regional Official Plan. These corridors will be further reviewed as part of the Integrated Mobility Plan (See Action 1.1.1)
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To better meet the needs of the community and grow a better bus network to encourage future ridership, Grand River Transit is making transit service adjustments in 2023. The plan, approved during the budget process, includes restoring bus service to pre-pandemic levels as well as several service improvements. Please see the link here for more information.