curious_look Wrote:To get this thread going I'd like to say that i'm happy to see that the 92 University loop is getting far more use this term. I ride an 8 that runs gets to UW just in time for the 8:30AM class and so is often delayed because so many people are trying to pack in (and get turned away!). There is now a 92 that usually is just before us now and takes the pressure off. Great Idea! I hope the uptake keeps increasing!

Spokes Wrote:What's the frequency of that route? By the looks of it, it should be fairly often as it's a short loop.

(10-11-2014, 09:51 PM)Waterlooer Wrote: GRT is working on a Smart Card system which will be installed on all buses and ION. All fares, transfers, etc. will be electronic. More information can be found here:

http://www.grt.ca/en/aboutus/grtredesign.asp?hdnContent=

Quote:It is expected that acceptance testing would begin in early 2015, followed by installation of servers and supporting computer hardware, and new fareboxes on GRT buses in summer 2015.

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During 2015, acceptance testing would also begin for fare payment equipment for ION platforms in time to allow manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning to take place before LRT enters service. This process would ensure that the central system, point of sale devices and web interface are operating as expected before ION equipment enters service.

Quote:GRT is seeking public feedback on the following plans:

• New limited-stop iXpress route between the Boardwalk and Ottawa Street & Lackner Boulevard intersection.  
  
• Addition of a Sunday service to Route 22 Laurentian West. 
  
• Changes to Routes: 1 Stanley Park, 2 Forest Hill, 15 Frederick, 17 Heritage Park, 19 Victoria S, 20 Victoria Hills, 23 Idlewood, 24 Highland, and 25 Queen S.
  
• The alignment of route 7 and the introduction of new 200 iXpress stops at future ION stations. 
  
• Route 8 Franklin modifications.