Rural Transit Service
Consultation has concluded.
In partnership with its neighbouring municipalities, the City is conducting a business case study to extend public transportation to rural Kingston, the Town of Gananoque, the Township of South Frontenac, and Loyalist Township. By extension, this rural transit service would contribute to the development of an integrated, affordable and sustainable transportation system.
This study will explore the feasibility and costs of bringing and operating a rural public transportation network, for commuters traveling primarily for work purposes but residing in rural Kingston and the neighbouring municipalities. In consultation with the community, business and other municipal partners, the study will assess the feasibility of various approaches to a rural commuter transit model. Potential approaches include but are not limited to operating a fixed-route bus service, the creation of rural commuter parking lots and ride-sharing options.
This project requires the City of Kingston and its partners to work closely together to identify transit nodes and commuter parking locations, and to effectively market an innovate pilot project to encourage commuters to use a brand-new transit service to bring them to and from new or existing workplaces. The objectives and outcomes of this project include:
- reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- less wear and tear on regional roads
- stronger relationships between municipal partners, the community, and local employers
- addressing workforce challenges and housing affordability issues by enabling more nearby residents to easily travel to and from Kingston
- generating economic and social benefits.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.