Transit Implementation Plan

The Transit Implementation Plan will set out the execution and operations for transit services in Halton Hills, including on-demand transit, conventional transit, and specialized transit services, over the next 10 years. The Transit Implementation Plan will incorporate recommendations made in the Transit Service Strategy (2019) and the Specialized Transit Plan (2021) and will provide a forward-thinking, phased-in, innovative approach to transit operations in Halton Hills.

Objectives

The Town of Halton Hills Transit Implementation Plan will carry out duties and responsibilities that support the achievement of the following objectives:

• Incorporate and build on recommendations made in the Town’s Transit Service Strategy (2019) and Specialized Transit Plan (2021).
• Recognize and incorporate transit implementation recommendations based on planned growth within Halton Hills to 2051.
• Provide operational recommendations for a public transit system in Halton Hills, that includes conventional fixed-route and on-demand transit services and incorporates the Town’s existing specialized transit services.
• Encompasses the Town’s Strategic Priorities and Objectives for the delivery of transit services and operations while focusing on the overall quality, performance, and efficiency of transit services.
• Develop phased-in operational recommendations for a transit system that is fiscally prudent with due regard for the taxpayers of Halton Hills.
• Recommendations of transit operations will be broken down into the following:
  1. Quick wins and service recommendations, along with operational and infrastructure requirements for the first year of service.
  2. Phased-in long-term operational and service recommendations for transit services over the next 10 years.

Process and Engagement

The Town will facilitate a wide range of public consultation and engagement activities to inform the recommendations of future transit operations. Public consultation and engagement activities include, but are not limited to:

• Public Meetings
  Public meetings will be held to inform attendees of the project's purpose and progress, as well as allow the opportunity to provide feedback that will be used to inform the final plan recommendations for transit operations in Halton Hills.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Stakeholder engagement will be held to collect input that will advise on transit service operations.
• Accessibility Advisory Committee
  Ongoing communication with the Town's Accessibility Advisory Committee will be facilitated throughout the project.
• Online Survey
  An online survey to gather input to inform on future transit service operations.