2007 DRT Survey

DRT is now surveying riders on a variety of matters.  These surveys are available in print form on buses, and can also be accessed online.  I urge riders to make their voices known, both to help out DRT staff in planning and also to let our regional politicians know where improvements are needed.

DRT Map Review

Well, I’ve now managed to get a copy of the new DRT system maps I mentioned in my last post. These are the first true system map produced by DRT, as previous maps have all been specific to municipalities. The mere existence of these maps is a big step forward for Durham transit [...]

DRT System Map

According to Andy Grant, The Bus Driver of Durham, DRT has finally released its system-wide route map.  This is something that I’ve been waiting for since DRT was created in 2006, so it’s terrific to see it finally available.
From the sample posted on Andy’s blog, it seems that DRT has put a lot of effort [...]

Is Anything Ahead?

YRT has posted their 2008 service plan at http://www.yrt.ca/whats-ahead/index.asp .  This page is directly linked from their web site’s main menu, and provides complete details on what they are planning for next year, including a review of each current route.  This is a textbook example of how a transit agency should present planning information to [...]

Suburbs versus Toronto

John O’Toole, Conservative transit critic and Durham resident, is the subject of a detailed article at Spacing.ca.  O’Toole suggests that the TTC has received too much attention from government, and that regional systems (including Durham) should be given the same weight in transit planning.  Durham is mentioned as a specific case by the writer, saying:
If [...]

Ontario Political Party Transit Positions

The Canadian Urban Transit Association has asked the Ontario Liberals, PCs, and NDP on their transit positions. The party responses are at available
http://www.cutaactu.ca/en/node/1639
In summary:

The Liberals talk about MoveOntario 2020, the creation of the GTTA, the Ontario Bus Replacement Program for capital cost funding, and the provision of two cents of the gas tax to [...]