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Transit Executive Committee: Bus Rapid Transit, On Demand milestone, upcoming service enhancements and notes of gratitude

Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 07:30 AM

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually yesterday (June 2), to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

  • Bus Rapid Transit: TEC received an update on the phasing and planned schedule for Bus Rapid Transit projects approved through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), including an additional 7.3 kilometres of the Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) corridor....

Transit Executive Committee: Safe Driver Awards and the Inclusive Community Grant

Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 06:00 AM

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, May 5, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

  • Safe Driver Awards: On May 26, 2021, DRT Operators will be recognized virtually at Regional Council for their dedication to safety and efforts to ensure that the roads in Durham Region remain safe for residents and visitors. For 2020, a total of 31 Operators are celebrating safe driving...

Transit Executive Committee: Fare incentives, On Demand ridership, Transit Assistance Program, and paper transfers

Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 06:30 AM

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, April 7, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

  • Fare incentives: To encourage and increase ridership among youth in Durham Region, TEC approved that the popular Y10 monthly pass be discounted to $53.50, from the current discounted price of $73.50. TEC also approved a bulk pass purchase pilot, which would be available to school boards in...

Transit Executive Committee: Whitby Autonomous Vehicle, mobile paramedic clinic, Public Information Centres

Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 07:15 AM

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, February 3, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included the Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot, mobile paramedic clinic, Public Information Centres (PICs) and the 2021 Business Plan and Budget. Details and highlights include:

  • Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot: The Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot is a partnership with DRT, the Town of Whitby and other various...

Transit Executive Committee: Paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO

Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2021 07:45 AM

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually at Regional Headquarters on Wednesday, January 6, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO. Details and highlights include:

  • Paper transfers: To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 transmission and protect the health and safety of employees and customers, paper transfers were suspended at the onset of COVID-19. TEC approved the...