Town of Caledon enhancing public transportation in partnership with Brampton Transit

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CALEDON, ON (May 1, 2024) – Today, the Town of Caledon, in partnership with Brampton Transit, announced the enhancement of public transportation in Caledon as Brampton Transit assumes operation of the Bolton Line bus route. This transfer of services will improve the route map and service hours, better serving our community and expanding transportation options for Caledon and Brampton residents.

The Bolton Line, now Brampton Transit Route #41, will operate along Highway 50 between Queen Street/Highway 7 in Brampton to Columbia Way/Bolton Heights in Caledon. The route will also service the employment lands along Coleraine Drive.

Brampton Transit is currently providing local transit services in Mayfield West, Southfields Village, Tullamore and on Dixie Road in Caledon.

Additional route and schedule information is available on bramptontransit.com and caledon.ca/transit.

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“This announcement is a testament to our work on expanding town-wide transit as noted in our 2023 - 2035 Strategic Plan. The Town of Caledon will continue to explore additional public transit for Caledon that is cost-effective and environmentally sustainable for residents. Thank you to Brampton Transit for their continued partnership and I look forward to continuing to achieve our transit goals together.”

- Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon

"Brampton Transit taking over operation of the Bolton Line will enhance public transportation. The transfer of the bus route marks a significant step towards improving accessibility and connectivity for our communities. By expanding transportation options and improving service hours, we are better serving the needs of both Brampton and Caledon residents."

- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

Background

The Bolton route run by Brampton Transit will be partially funded on a cost recovery basis from the Town of Caledon’s Provincial Gas Tax Reserve. Fare revenue for boardings within Caledon will be credited to the Town and deducted from operating cost.

Additional benefits of the service include:

  • Improved connection to regional transit key destinations in the GTHA for students, commuters and residents.
  • Free transfers between all transit agencies across GTHA, making transit more affordable.
  • Convenience using PRESTO electronic fare payment options and integrated trip planning using the Triplinx app.

About Brampton Transit

Brampton Transit is one of the fastest growing transit systems in Canada. Convenient and accessible, Brampton Transit has more than 65 routes connecting the city and neighbouring municipalities. Riders can plan their trip in advance with Triplinx, sign up for the e-newsletter or follow Brampton Transit on X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. For more information, visit www.bramptontransit.com​.

From left to right: Sriram Rajaraman (Economic Development Officer, Town of Caledon), Doug Rieger (Director Transit Development, City of Brampton), Heidi Dempster (General Manager Transit, City of Brampton), Arash Olia (Transportation Engineering Manager, Town of Caledon), Catherine McLean (Commissioner, Community and Human Services, Town of Caledon), Rita Juliao (Acting Commissioner, Engineering and Public Works, Town of Caledon), Ben Roberts (Senior Economic Development Officer, Town of Caledon), Councillor Cosimo Napoli (Town of Caledon), Councillor Doug Maskell (Town of Caledon), Mayor Annette Groves (Town of Caledon), Mayor Patrick Brown (City of Brampton), Nathan Hyde (Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Caledon), Councillor Mario Russo (Town of Caledon).

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