Mississauga Transitway
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The Mississauga Transitway is a bus-only roadway under construction in Mississauga, Ontario
, Canada
, spanning most of the city from Winston Churchill Boulevard to the junction of Highways 401 and 427 in the city of Toronto
. Proposed in the 1970s, the plan has evolved over time. In the 1990s, a serious proposal intended to build a transitway from Ridgeway Road at the very western edge of the city, to the westernmost station of Toronto's proposed Eglinton West subway
. After this line was cancelled, the proposal was revised to its current state. Construction started in November 2010 with completion scheduled for late fall 2012.
to Erin Mills Parkway, where the buses would then use dedicated shoulder lanes on Highway 403 to reach the City Centre terminal
. From there, a dedicated transitway would parallel Highway 403 to Cawthra Road, and then follow Eastgate Parkway to Eglinton Avenue
East, and Eglinton to just west of Renforth Drive.
The transitway would likely be served in a manner similar to Ottawa
's Transitway, using a mix of express routes and local routes. Because the transitway is not planned to run near any of Mississauga Transit
's secondary terminals(terminals other than Square One
), it is likely that branch routes would also travel in mixed traffic to reach their destinations, like current routes 109 and 110.
with the Airport Corporate Centre, Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and the community of Malton via the Westwood Mall terminal. It is planned to be extended to Humber College
's North Campus. It used to run along Highway 403 but was diverted to Rathburn Road due to the anticipated delays brought by the construction of the transitway. Using Eastgate Parkway, part of the eventual transitway, and stopping outside of the physical airport at one of its "People Mover" stations (the Viscount LINK Station), it completes the route in just 43 minutes; therefore, it provides a much faster trip than the existing routes 7 Airport or 18 Explorer, which achieve it in 70 minutes. Route 107 currently operates every 16 minutes, on average, in both directions during rush hours only.
in western Mississauga serving the growing Erin Mills community, the City Centre Transit Terminal
, the Airport Corporate Centre, and the Islington Subway Station
, a major terminal in Toronto.
The route used to bypass the City Centre Transit Terminal, completing the route in just 58 minutes. As of July 2011, by serving the City Centre Transit Terminal, it increased to 64-67 minutes, but it still provides a much faster trip than 89 Meadowvale-Subway, which currently does it in 75 minutes by traveling along local streets such as Creditview Road and Eglinton Avenue
. However, with the additional stop at the City Centre Terminal, it also provides a quicker option to Meadowvale Town Centre with a 30-minute travel time, 15-20 minutes quicker than routes 9 Meadowvale and 10 Bristol. The route operates both ways during rush hours only, every 17.5 minutes towards the subway in the morning and from the subway in the afternoon, and every 35-38 minutes in the reverse peak direction.
, the South Common Mall terminal in the west end, Sheridan Centre and Clarkson GO station, both located in the southwest part of the city. It provides a faster trip to UTM than former route 24, and a faster trip to South Common than former express route 206 by using Highway 403, part of the eventual transitway route. Route 110 provides full service 7 days a week, with buses running every 15 minutes during rush hours, every 34 minutes during mid-days, and every 28 minutes during late evenings and weekends. However, a short turn route between the City Centre and the university had been implemented in January 2010 due to overcrowding. Hence, the additional trips during peak times increased the frequency to every 7.5 minutes during rush hours and 17 minutes during mid-days.
, Yorkdale and York Mills
bus terminals. This route also connects to four TTC
subway stations, all of which are in Yonge-University-Spadina line: Yorkdale
, York Mills
, Sheppard-Yonge
and Finch
. This route provides service during weekdays only (excluding holidays), but with all branches combined (19, 19A, 19B, 19C), it has a frequency as high as 10 minutes at Square One during peak hours. All of Route 19's branches will run through the transitway.
and Cooksville GO Station. It also stops at Aberfoyle Park and Ride in Puslinch and Square One Bus Terminal. This route is also planned to be extended further inbound to Kipling Station
. Route 29 provides service during weekdays ans Sundays. It runs hourly during peak hours, every two hours during midday and evening, and every three hours during Sundays. Route 29 also provides extra service during Fridays.
, stopping at Square One Bus Terminal. Meanwhile, route 45A provides extra service between Square One and York University during the academic year. During weekdays, routes 45 and 45A have a frequency of as high as 5 minutes at the peak direction and 30-35 minutes in the reverse peak direction. Both branches will run through the transitway.
's Trafalgar Campus during the academic year. Both branches will run through the transitway.
via Square One. Meanwhile, Route 47B provides extra express service between Square One and McMaster University. Route 47G provides hourly weekend service between McMaster University and Yorkdale via Square One. Route 47 provides service year-round, while its branches only run during the academic year. This route is also proposed to have a branch that serves Kipling Station.
via Highway 403 or Highway 407, as well as heading to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in the east. It may also be extended to reach the proposed multimodal transit terminal at Kipling station
on the TTC's
Bloor-Danforth subway line via Highway 427 and Dundas Street West
.
However, there have since been new route proposals that could alter the original service plan.
and Living Arts Drive will be shared with the Hurontario-Main Street LRT
. The BRT will use the inner side of the platforms, while the LRT will use the outer side because the LRT vehicles will have doors on the left side, while the BRT buses won't. Also, a Centre View Drive station has been protected for future use since it will connect to a possible branch of the proposed Hurontario light rail.
.
The following is a list of proposed stations in Phase 1, from west to east :
The Renforth station, to be located one block west at Commerce Blvd, is currently planned to feature an indirect multimodal interchange with the TTC
's proposed Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown line. The interchange will feature a full-service below grade BRT station, but only at-grade median surface stop for the LRT
, requiring transferring passengers to cross Commerce Blvd and descend a set of stairs to access the BRT.
There will be local and express services, with some buses stopping at all stations, and others stopping only at selected major stations.
plan, with both the federal and provincial governments contributing up to a total of $
173 million.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, spanning most of the city from Winston Churchill Boulevard to the junction of Highways 401 and 427 in the city of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. Proposed in the 1970s, the plan has evolved over time. In the 1990s, a serious proposal intended to build a transitway from Ridgeway Road at the very western edge of the city, to the westernmost station of Toronto's proposed Eglinton West subway
Eglinton West subway
The Eglinton West subway was a proposed east-west subway line in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was to start from the existing Eglinton West station on the Toronto Transit Commission's Yonge-University-Spadina line. Work began in 1994, but was halted in 1995 when the newly-elected Government of...
. After this line was cancelled, the proposal was revised to its current state. Construction started in November 2010 with completion scheduled for late fall 2012.
Route
The plan now calls for a dedicated transitway from Winston Churchill BoulevardWinston Churchill Boulevard
Winston Churchill Boulevard is a long north-south roadway along the western edge of Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. The road begins at Lakeshore Road in the south in Mississauga, and ends in Caledon at Caledon/Garafraxa Town Line...
to Erin Mills Parkway, where the buses would then use dedicated shoulder lanes on Highway 403 to reach the City Centre terminal
Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal
The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for Miway, the city's public transit system. The station is situated on the northwest corner of Square One Shopping Centre....
. From there, a dedicated transitway would parallel Highway 403 to Cawthra Road, and then follow Eastgate Parkway to Eglinton Avenue
Eglinton Avenue
Eglinton Avenue, originally known as the Richview Sideroad within Etobicoke, is an east-west arterial thoroughfare in Toronto and Mississauga, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Within Toronto, Eglinton Avenue is the only road which crosses through all six former boroughs...
East, and Eglinton to just west of Renforth Drive.
The transitway would likely be served in a manner similar to Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
's Transitway, using a mix of express routes and local routes. Because the transitway is not planned to run near any of Mississauga Transit
Mississauga Transit
MiWay , is a public transport agency serving Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The city's Transportation and Works department is in charge of its operation....
's secondary terminals(terminals other than Square One
Square One Shopping Centre
Square One Shopping Centre is a shopping mall located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the largest shopping malls in Canada, with over 1.6 million square feet of retail space and more than 360 stores and services...
), it is likely that branch routes would also travel in mixed traffic to reach their destinations, like current routes 109 and 110.
MiWay
MiWay currently operates three routes along the corridor:| Route | Year | Terminus | No. of Stops |
Running Time (mins) |
Connecting Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Malton |
2010 | City Centre Transit Terminal Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for Miway, the city's public transit system. The station is situated on the northwest corner of Square One Shopping Centre.... |
Westwood Mall Bus Terminal Westwood Mall Bus Terminal The Westwood Mall Bus Terminal is the main hub for the community of Malton located in northeastern Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the northern end of Westwood Mall.The terminal is composed of three islands containing 4 to 6 bus bays each... |
17 | 43 | BT Brampton Transit Brampton Transit is public transport bus operator for the City of Brampton in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and within the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. Brampton Transit began operations in 1974.... , GO GO Transit GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe... , MiWay, TTC Toronto Transit Commission -Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:... , Züm Züm Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network... |
| 109 Meadowvale | 2008 | Meadowvale Town Centre Bus Terminal Meadowvale Town Centre Bus Terminal The Meadowvale Town Centre Bus Terminal is the main, inter-regional transit hub for the community of Meadowvale located in northwestern Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is the third-largest terminal served by MiWay, the second-largest in Mississauga after City Centre Transit Terminal... |
Islington Subway Station Islington (TTC) Islington is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 3286 Bloor Street West at Islington Avenue. A central platform serves trains running in both directions.... |
17 | 64 - 67 | GO GO Transit GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe... , MiWay, TTC Toronto Transit Commission -Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:... , Züm Züm Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network... |
| 110 University |
2007 | City Centre Transit Terminal Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for Miway, the city's public transit system. The station is situated on the northwest corner of Square One Shopping Centre.... |
Clarkson GO Station | 9 | 35 - 40 | GO GO Transit GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe... , MiWay, OT Oakville Transit Oakville Transit is the public transportation provider in Oakville, Ontario, Canada since 1972. It is a department of the town, and a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association. It offers the typical conventional bus service, and a para-transit service, called care-A-van, for those unable to... , Züm Züm Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network... |
| 2010 | University of Toronto Mississauga University of Toronto Mississauga The University of Toronto Mississauga is a satellite campus of the University of Toronto, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The university is set upon a park-like campus on the valley of the Credit River, approximately 33 kilometres west of Downtown Toronto... (short turn Short turn In public transport, a short turn or turn-back is an earlier terminus on a bus or rail line that is used on some scheduled trips that do not operate along the full length of the route.... ) |
4 | 23 | |||
107 Malton
Route 107 connects the City Centre Transit TerminalMississauga City Centre Transit Terminal
The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for Miway, the city's public transit system. The station is situated on the northwest corner of Square One Shopping Centre....
with the Airport Corporate Centre, Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and the community of Malton via the Westwood Mall terminal. It is planned to be extended to Humber College
Humber College
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is a polytechnic college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Humber offers more than 150 programs including: bachelor’s degree, diploma, certificate, post-graduate certificate and apprenticeship programs, across 40 fields of study. Humber serves...
's North Campus. It used to run along Highway 403 but was diverted to Rathburn Road due to the anticipated delays brought by the construction of the transitway. Using Eastgate Parkway, part of the eventual transitway, and stopping outside of the physical airport at one of its "People Mover" stations (the Viscount LINK Station), it completes the route in just 43 minutes; therefore, it provides a much faster trip than the existing routes 7 Airport or 18 Explorer, which achieve it in 70 minutes. Route 107 currently operates every 16 minutes, on average, in both directions during rush hours only.
109 Meadowvale
Route 109 runs between the Meadowvale Town Centre terminal in northwest Mississauga, the Erin Mills Town Centre Bus TerminalErin Mills Town Centre Bus Terminal
The Erin Mills Town Centre Bus Terminal is located in western Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the northeast end of Erin Mills Town Centre....
in western Mississauga serving the growing Erin Mills community, the City Centre Transit Terminal
Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal
The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for Miway, the city's public transit system. The station is situated on the northwest corner of Square One Shopping Centre....
, the Airport Corporate Centre, and the Islington Subway Station
Islington (TTC)
Islington is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 3286 Bloor Street West at Islington Avenue. A central platform serves trains running in both directions....
, a major terminal in Toronto.
The route used to bypass the City Centre Transit Terminal, completing the route in just 58 minutes. As of July 2011, by serving the City Centre Transit Terminal, it increased to 64-67 minutes, but it still provides a much faster trip than 89 Meadowvale-Subway, which currently does it in 75 minutes by traveling along local streets such as Creditview Road and Eglinton Avenue
Eglinton Avenue
Eglinton Avenue, originally known as the Richview Sideroad within Etobicoke, is an east-west arterial thoroughfare in Toronto and Mississauga, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Within Toronto, Eglinton Avenue is the only road which crosses through all six former boroughs...
. However, with the additional stop at the City Centre Terminal, it also provides a quicker option to Meadowvale Town Centre with a 30-minute travel time, 15-20 minutes quicker than routes 9 Meadowvale and 10 Bristol. The route operates both ways during rush hours only, every 17.5 minutes towards the subway in the morning and from the subway in the afternoon, and every 35-38 minutes in the reverse peak direction.
110 University
Route 110 was the first of the 100-series routes to be created. It connects the City Centre Transit Terminal to U of T's Mississauga campusUniversity of Toronto Mississauga
The University of Toronto Mississauga is a satellite campus of the University of Toronto, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The university is set upon a park-like campus on the valley of the Credit River, approximately 33 kilometres west of Downtown Toronto...
, the South Common Mall terminal in the west end, Sheridan Centre and Clarkson GO station, both located in the southwest part of the city. It provides a faster trip to UTM than former route 24, and a faster trip to South Common than former express route 206 by using Highway 403, part of the eventual transitway route. Route 110 provides full service 7 days a week, with buses running every 15 minutes during rush hours, every 34 minutes during mid-days, and every 28 minutes during late evenings and weekends. However, a short turn route between the City Centre and the university had been implemented in January 2010 due to overcrowding. Hence, the additional trips during peak times increased the frequency to every 7.5 minutes during rush hours and 17 minutes during mid-days.
19 Oakville - Highway 403
Route 19 runs between Oakville GO Station and Finch GO Bus Terminal. Along the way, it serves Square OneSquare One Bus Terminal
Square One Bus Terminal is located on Station Gate Road, between Chapters and Playdium, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This regional GO Transit facility is conveniently situated directly across from the Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal at 200 Rathburn Road West, the main hub for local...
, Yorkdale and York Mills
York Mills Bus Terminal
York Mills GO Bus Terminal is located at 4023 Yonge Street, near the northeast corner of York Mills Road, in the North York area of Toronto, Canada...
bus terminals. This route also connects to four TTC
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
subway stations, all of which are in Yonge-University-Spadina line: Yorkdale
Yorkdale (TTC)
Yorkdale is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on William R. Allen Road just south of Highway 401. It opened in 1978 in what was then the Borough of North York, and was named for the nearby Yorkdale Shopping Centre, to...
, York Mills
York Mills (TTC)
York Mills is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 4015 Yonge Street at Wilson Avenue/York Mills Road...
, Sheppard-Yonge
Sheppard-Yonge (TTC)
Sheppard-Yonge is a station on the Yonge-University-Spadina and Sheppard lines of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the third busiest subway station in the system, after Bloor-Yonge, and St...
and Finch
Finch (TTC)
Finch is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 5714 Yonge Street between Finch Avenue East and West...
. This route provides service during weekdays only (excluding holidays), but with all branches combined (19, 19A, 19B, 19C), it has a frequency as high as 10 minutes at Square One during peak hours. All of Route 19's branches will run through the transitway.
29 Guelph - Highway 403
Route 29 runs between University of GuelphUniversity of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
and Cooksville GO Station. It also stops at Aberfoyle Park and Ride in Puslinch and Square One Bus Terminal. This route is also planned to be extended further inbound to Kipling Station
Kipling (TTC)
Kipling is the western terminus station of the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the westernmost station in the system. It is located on St...
. Route 29 provides service during weekdays ans Sundays. It runs hourly during peak hours, every two hours during midday and evening, and every three hours during Sundays. Route 29 also provides extra service during Fridays.
45 Streetsville - Highway 407
Route 45 runs between Streetsville GO Station and York UniversityYork University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
, stopping at Square One Bus Terminal. Meanwhile, route 45A provides extra service between Square One and York University during the academic year. During weekdays, routes 45 and 45A have a frequency of as high as 5 minutes at the peak direction and 30-35 minutes in the reverse peak direction. Both branches will run through the transitway.
46 Oakville - Highway 407
Route 46 runs between Oakville GO Station and York University, stopping at Square One Bus Terminal and Bramalea GO Station. This route runs every 25-35 minutes during rush hours, 30 minutes during midday, and hourly during evenings. Route 46A provides extra service between Square One and Sheridan CollegeSheridan College
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is a diploma and degree granting Canadian polytechnic institute with approximately 15,000 full time students and 35,000 continuing education students...
's Trafalgar Campus during the academic year. Both branches will run through the transitway.
47 Hamilton - Highway 407
Route 47 runs between Hamilton GO Centre and York University, stopping at Square One Bus Terminal and Bramalea GO Station. This route branch runs every 30-35 minutes during rush hours and 30 minutes during midday and evenings. Among all of the variants of route 47, only routes 47, 47A, 47B, and 47G will serve the transitway. Route 47A provides extra local service between Bramalea GO Station and McMaster UniversityMcMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land in the residential neighbourhood of Westdale, adjacent to Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens...
via Square One. Meanwhile, Route 47B provides extra express service between Square One and McMaster University. Route 47G provides hourly weekend service between McMaster University and Yorkdale via Square One. Route 47 provides service year-round, while its branches only run during the academic year. This route is also proposed to have a branch that serves Kipling Station.
Expansion
The current plan cites possible expansion opportunities such as heading west into OakvilleOakville, Ontario
Oakville is a town in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. As of the 2006 census the population was 165,613.-History:In 1793, Dundas Street was surveyed for a military road...
via Highway 403 or Highway 407, as well as heading to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in the east. It may also be extended to reach the proposed multimodal transit terminal at Kipling station
Kipling (TTC)
Kipling is the western terminus station of the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the westernmost station in the system. It is located on St...
on the TTC's
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
Bloor-Danforth subway line via Highway 427 and Dundas Street West
Dundas Street (Toronto)
Dundas Street, also known as Highway 5 west of Toronto, is a major arterial road connecting the centre of that city with its western suburbs and southwestern Ontario beyond...
.
Proposed Routes
By the opening day, several possible routes are being planned to run along it:- The BRT spine route, from Winston Churchill to Kipling Station (to be numbered as Route 100),
- Along the Lisgar and Churchill Meadows communities, from Meadowvale Town Centre to Kipling Station via Winston Churchill Station,
- Along Britannia, Creditview, and Rathburn Roads, from Meadowvale Town Centre to Kipling Station via City Centre, which currently form a part of Route 89,
- Along Mavis Road and Highway 401 from Financial Drive to Kipling Station via City Centre, which currently form a part of Route 82,
- Along Dixie Road from Drew Road to Kipling Station, via Dixie Station, and
- Along Hurontario Street from Shoppers World to Kipling Station via City Centre.
However, there have since been new route proposals that could alter the original service plan.
- Brampton TransitBrampton TransitBrampton Transit is public transport bus operator for the City of Brampton in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and within the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. Brampton Transit began operations in 1974....
's Route 502 ZümZümZüm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network...
Main is proposed to go all the way to Square One in preparation for LRTHurontario-Main Street LRTThe Hurontario-Main Street LRT is a planned light rail line in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. This line will run along Hurontario Street, also called Main Street north of Steeles Avenue, within the cities of Mississauga and Brampton...
. - In its most recent budgets, Mississauga Transit proposes Route 105 Dixie-Bramalea Express to run between Dixie Outlet MallDixie Outlet MallDixie Outlet Mall, also referred to as Dixie Value Mall, is a shopping mall in Mississauga, Canada, located on the south side of the Queen Elizabeth Way highway. It is Canada's largest enclosed outlet mall....
and Bramalea City CentreBramalea City CentreThe Bramalea City Centre is an indoor shopping mall located in the city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. With over a million square feet of retail space and more than 280 outlets, it is one of Canada's largest shopping malls...
, pending senior government funding. - Oakville TransitOakville TransitOakville Transit is the public transportation provider in Oakville, Ontario, Canada since 1972. It is a department of the town, and a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association. It offers the typical conventional bus service, and a para-transit service, called care-A-van, for those unable to...
could serve Mississauga City Centre by one of the branches of the proposed Dundas BRT, using Trafalgar Road and Highway 407.
Future Phases
In future phases, the transitway is expected to be extended westward to Ridgeway Drive, where a station will be constructed. Also, the western section of the transitway, from Confederation to Erin Mills is expected to have a separated right-of-way, therefore gaining a Creditview Station. However, it is not known how the station would connect to the nearby Erindale GO Station. In the City Centre, the platforms along Rathburn Road between Hurontario StreetHurontario Street
Hurontario Street is a roadway running in Ontario, Canada between Lake Ontario at Mississauga and Lake Huron's Georgian Bay at Collingwood.Within the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, it is a major urban thoroughfare. Between Caledon and Orangeville, it is part of busy Highway 10, which leaves...
and Living Arts Drive will be shared with the Hurontario-Main Street LRT
Hurontario-Main Street LRT
The Hurontario-Main Street LRT is a planned light rail line in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. This line will run along Hurontario Street, also called Main Street north of Steeles Avenue, within the cities of Mississauga and Brampton...
. The BRT will use the inner side of the platforms, while the LRT will use the outer side because the LRT vehicles will have doors on the left side, while the BRT buses won't. Also, a Centre View Drive station has been protected for future use since it will connect to a possible branch of the proposed Hurontario light rail.
Stations
The BRT stations would consist of platforms, pedestrian walkways, Kiss & Ride areas and Park & Ride lots. All stations will be wheelchair-accessible and will have heated waiting areas, similar to ZümZüm
Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network...
.
The following is a list of proposed stations in Phase 1, from west to east :
| Station | GO Transit Stop | Park and Ride | Kiss and Ride | Bus Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill | X | 335 spaces | X | X | |
| Erin Mills | X | 335 spaces | X | X |
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| City Centre | X | 210 spaces | X |
Züm Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network... Main Hurontario-Main Street LRT The Hurontario-Main Street LRT is a planned light rail line in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. This line will run along Hurontario Street, also called Main Street north of Steeles Avenue, within the cities of Mississauga and Brampton... |
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| Central Parkway | X | ||||
| Cawthra | 60 spaces | X | |||
| Tomken | X | ||||
| Dixie | X | 170 spaces | X | X | |
| Tahoe |
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| Etobicoke Creek |
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| Spectrum | |||||
| Orbitor | |||||
| Renforth | X | X |
Kipling (TTC) Kipling is the western terminus station of the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the westernmost station in the system. It is located on St... via Hwy 427 |
The Renforth station, to be located one block west at Commerce Blvd, is currently planned to feature an indirect multimodal interchange with the TTC
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
's proposed Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown line. The interchange will feature a full-service below grade BRT station, but only at-grade median surface stop for the LRT
LRT
LRT may stand for:*IATA airport code for Lorient South Brittany Airport, France*Lewis Roberts-Thomson*Lithuanian National Radio and Television *Light rail, a form of urban rail public transportation...
, requiring transferring passengers to cross Commerce Blvd and descend a set of stairs to access the BRT.
There will be local and express services, with some buses stopping at all stations, and others stopping only at selected major stations.
Buses
The transitway would use a mix of standard and articulated buses travelling at 80 km/h. The transit corridor will be shared by GO Transit and MiExpress buses for inter-regional and inter-city travel, respectively.Funding
The project will be funded as part of the Government of Ontario's MoveOntario 2020MoveOntario 2020
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plan, with both the federal and provincial governments contributing up to a total of $
Canadian dollar
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173 million.