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The downtown transit terminal was constructed in 1974, and was initially designed for smaller buses serving fewer transit routes and trips than the system carries today. The terminal in its current configuration is not suited to today’s operating environment.
The design of the terminal results in various challenges:
- The design causes delays entering and exiting the terminal and can affect transfers;
- Buses can only safely exit the terminal four at a time; and
- The terminal is over capacity so no new downtown routes can be introduced.
The Downtown Transit Hub Plan will:
- Evaluate the need for changes at the current terminal
- Identify potential alternative sites for a new terminal
- Recommend the most suitable location and prepare a concept plan
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The Peterborough 2012 Comprehensive Transportation Plan identified a vision and long term goals for the city’s transportation system. One major goal for the transit system was to increase the share of trips being made by transit from 4.3% to 6% by 2031.
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan identified a vision for transit in Peterborough provide "an efficient, reliable, convenient and affordable form of mobility throughout the city for all users that offers an attractive alternative to the automobile."
The long-term transit growth strategy will identify key actions that the City can take to achieve its goals for transit. It will include:
- Long-term route network recommendations
- Investment requirements
- A recommended phasing plan
To identify the capital investments and operating improvements needed, the long-term transit growth strategy will test a variety of route network scenarios to identify the best options for meeting the City’s long term transit goals.
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The transit route review will assess how transit services and the route network should change in the near term.
The redesign of the transit network will aim to reduce travel times by transit, improve service frequency, increase ridership, and improve the utilization of existing vehicles and resources.
As the 2016 Handi-Van study recommendations remain valid, this Transit Route Review will primarily focus on updates and improvements for the conventional bus system.
The route review will:
- Compare the performance of Peterborough Transit to peer communities;
- Analyze the travel patterns and needs of the community to re-structure the route network;
- Critically analyze the transit system and each route in detail to identify service gaps, unmet needs and opportunities for improvement;
- Develop and evaluate route network alternatives designed to improve transit service; and
- Recommend a new transit route service.