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Highlights from the June 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On June 7, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• DRT recognized at accessibility conference: On June 3, the Accessible Durham Conference recognized DRT for helping to improve accessibility throughout Durham Region. This acknowledges our programs and services, such as technology and equipment to make transit vehicles and infrastructure accessible; or...

Durham Region Transit partnering with Canadian Blood Services for National Blood Donor Day

Whitby, Ontario – June 14 is National Blood Donor Day and Durham Region Transit (DRT) is teaming up with Canadian Blood Services to help make a meaningful impact.  

DRT representatives will be donating blood on June 14 as part of National Public Service Week (June 12 – 17).

Anyone can participate with DRT by visiting blood.ca/account and signing in/creating an account, joining the DRT Team and booking an appointment to donate blood on June 14.

When: June 14 is National Blood Donor Day and DRT staff, and...

DRT 2-for-1 Summer Youth Pass

Durham Region Transit (DRT) is again offering the 2-for-1 Summer Youth Pass via PRESTO. Customers who are 13 to 19 years of age can purchase the 2-for-1 Summer Youth Pass for $93.50—that’s two monthly passes for the cost of one monthly pass.

Once purchased, the August pass will automatically renew on the customer’s PRESTO card prior to the beginning of August.

When: Summer Youth Passes are available for purchase beginning June 21. These 2-for-1 passes will provide unlimited travel from July 1 to...

Stop Closure - Stop #1934 – Glenanna Road eastbound @ Bowler Drive

Route: 103

When: Monday, June 12, 2023, to Friday, July 14, 2023

The following stop will be closed or moved on Glenanna Road  in Pickering, due to ongoing construction.

• Stop #1934 – Glenanna Road eastbound @ Bowler  will be closed.

Please use the following stops:

• Stop #1933 - Glenanna Road eastbound @ Listowell Court located on Glenanna Road, west of Listowell              Court.
• Stop #1935 - Glenanna Road eastbound @ Glendale Drive located on Glenanna Road, east of List Storrington Street.

Stop Closure - Stop #1760 – Bayly Eastbound @ Sandy Beach

Routes: Route101, Route 917

When: Friday, June 10, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023

The following stop will be closed or moved on Bayly Street in Pickering, due to ongoing construction.

• stop #1760 – Bayly Eastbound @ Sandy Beach will be closed.

 Please use temporary stop located on Bayly Street, east of Sandy Beach Road intersection.