01-12-2017, 04:42 PM
It's nice to see increased frequency on the 201/202.
I don't think that a delay of implementation of the 205 means that ION will begin service in the fall. Ideally, according to the plan, the 205 was to begin service this year to build ridership in anticipation of ION. There just wasn't enough money to do that. From the report:
By the way, has the UW transit plaza plan been finalized?
I don't think that a delay of implementation of the 205 means that ION will begin service in the fall. Ideally, according to the plan, the 205 was to begin service this year to build ridership in anticipation of ION. There just wasn't enough money to do that. From the report:
Quote:The Route 205 does not exist yet so its implementation could be delayed to 2018. However, without implementing the Route 205 along Ottawa Street in 2017, the route will not be able to develop ridership in anticipation of the ION implementation. The route will then need to be implemented in 2018 to integrate with ION, adding resource needs in 2018. Other route improvements in south-west Kitchener are contingent upon the 205 iXpress being operational and would be impacted if this is delayed. "
By the way, has the UW transit plaza plan been finalized?