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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Metrobus riders prepare for new route changes, names starting Sunday
The live conference has ended. Stay tuned for full conference. WASHINGTON () — Big changes are on the way for Metrobus riders. Starting Sunday, June 29, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will launch its long-anticipated Better Bus Network, which brings entirely new routes, names, and more frequent service across the D.C. region. The overhaul is part of Metro's effort to simplify the system and improve reliability for riders. On Thursday, Metro employees passed out pamphlets at the Anacostia Metro Station informing riders of the change. There were also several signs around the metro station. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | WMATA prepares to launch Better Bus Network, eliminate 500 underutilized bus routes Starting Sunday, routes will begin with letters to help identify their regional coverage: A for Arlington/Alexandria C (Crosstown) and D (Downtown) for Washington, D.C. F for Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church M for Montgomery County P for Prince George's County Limited-stop routes will end with an 'X' While some riders appreciate the effort to improve service, others are wary of the change. 'I don't like it and they need to keep it the same way,' one rider said. Another, Thelma Sweetney, who rides the bus daily, shared mixed feelings. 'I don't really like it, but change is good and I have to learn to deal with it,' said Sweetney. 'I'll be ready for Monday I'll work with it.' To find your updated bus names and route, click here. Montgomery County's Ride On and Prince George's County's TheBus systems will also undergo adjustments starting Sunday and Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
5 days ago
- CBC
More O-Train closures, changes in July for construction
OC Transpo says work to extend Line 1 east and monitor Line 2's wheels means more evening and weekend changes in the coming weeks. Maintenance and expansion work took the east-west Line 1 partially or fully out of service for a few days earlier this month. The transit service announced another batch of changes Friday. Line 1 won't run the morning of Sunday June 29, as previously announced, along with the morning of Sunday July 6 and all day July 26 and 27. R1 replacement buses will run during the closures. Those closures will allow for work to connect the existing Line 1 between Tunney's Pasture and Blair stations with the eastern extension between Blair and Trim Road, which is expected to open at some point later this year. OC Transpo says to expect more changes later in summer as the east extension gets closer to opening. Axle monitoring on Line 2 Changes to the north-south Line 2 will let OC Transpo install equipment to monitor the axle bearings on its trains. Problems with those bearings, part of what hold the wheels to the train, have plagued Line 1. Line 2 has different trains, but OC Transpo says Transport Canada requires this kind of monitoring. The system is being set up near South Keys station. "[It] allows for proactive monitoring of the condition of the trains' axle bearings and detects any potential wear that may require further investigation," the memo says. Installation means Line 2 service will be cut by half, with trains coming every 24 minutes instead of every 12, after 8 p.m. on July 7 to 9, 14 and 15, 21 to 25 and 28 until Aug. 2. OC Transpo says the changes work around Canada Day and Bluesfest.
CTV News
19-06-2025
- CTV News
‘This is not legitimate,' City of Barrie warns of scam circulating online
The old saying, 'If it seems too good to be true, it probably is,' definitely applies to a fraudulent social media post advertising six months of free rides on Barrie Transit. 'This offer is not legitimate and did not originate from the City of Barrie or Barrie Transit,' the City stated in a post aimed at warning residents of the fraudulent offer on social media Thursday. The Facebook post was created by an account called Public transit in Barrie, an account that appears to have been created Wednesday. In April, a similar post was created by an account called Public Transport in Barrie, which had no other posts and one follower. The most recent fraudulent post states Barrie Transit is offering 500 cards worth six months of unlimited rides for $4. It also contains a link to click to purchase the tickets. The City wants residents to know Barrie Transit doesn't offer a six-month pass. According to the City, a Barrie Transit day pass runs $8.50 per day, with monthly passes for adults costing $92 per month. Passes are available for purchase at any Barrie recreational centre, Service Barrie at City Hall or at the Barrie Transit Terminal on Maple Avenue, or on the HotSpot app. Residents are warned to never click unknown links, which could expose you to malware, phishing scams and data breaches.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
OC Transpo studying driver-facing cameras on buses in response to coroner's inquest
OC Transpo is exploring the idea of installing driver-facing cameras on the existing bus fleet, but staff warn installing the cameras will have 'significant budgetary pressures.' The jury at the coroner's inquest into the fatal 2019 OC Transpo bus crash at Westboro Station made 60 recommendations aimed at improving safety and bus operator training, including installing operator-facing cameras on all buses 'to be used for safety purposes.' In a report for the Transit Committee meeting on Thursday, staff said OC Transpo agrees with the recommendation to install cameras on buses and is now evaluating how to roll out the program. 'A robust policy/program will be developed and will ensure appropriate protections for employees' privacy,' says the report. 'Currently, all buses purchased since 2016 are equipped with CCTV cameras which staff may be able to adjust to adopt a wide -angle view that would include the operator. Older buses do not currently have cameras; however, staff will explore the feasibility of retrofitting the existing fleet.' A policy for cameras will be similar to the one that exists for voice and video recorder use on the O-Train. Staff say OC Transpo will conduct research into the recommendations for driver-facing cameras on buses, consult with all stakeholders and unions, and conduct a 'technical analysis on how to retrofit the existing fleet.' A report on the possible rollout of cameras on buses and the potential costs will be presented to the Transit Committee in the third quarter. OC Transpo also agrees with the recommendation from the coroner's inquest to investigate operator-facing cameras or other technological options that would allow for real-time feedback to transport operators 'regarding potential distraction, fatigue and unsafe driving behaviour.' Of the 60 recommendations from the coroner's inquest, 41 are directed at the City of Ottawa. The report says that based upon the initial review of the recommendations, four have already been implemented, 14 are in the process of being implemented and 23 recommendations require further analysis. One of the recommendations from the inquest was for the City of Ottawa to have a 'dedicated fleet of training buses,' saying it would 'ensure there is equal opportunity to train on all types of buses in service and during all hours where service may be offered.' The report says that 'given the current shortage of buses in the OC Transpo fleet, this recommendation cannot be implemented at this time.' OC Transpo says a reliable fleet will not be available until the final three months of 2027 as new buses enter the fleet. Staff are also working on the recommendation to lower the speed limits on approaches to the Transitway stations. 'An analysis of the cost and impacts on customers' travel experience and on operations of installing physical countermeasures and the removal of station canopies is conducted,' staff said. 'The Transitway stations identified in the inquiry are specific to the Southeast Transitway from Hurdman to South Keys stations and the Southwest Transitway from Baseline to Barrhaven Centre stations.' The recommendations that have already been implemented included the city ensuring appropriate snow removal on the approach to transit stations along the Transitway and the city including comprehensive training focused on the risks associated with distraction, fatigue and other human factors in the New Bus Operator Training Program. The coroner's inquest examined the deaths of Judy Booth, Bruce Thomlinson and Anja Van Beek when their double-decker bus crashed into a bus shelter overhang at Westboro Station on Jan. 11, 2019. None of the 60 recommendations to the City of Ottawa and the Ontario government are binding. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Ted Raymond
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Escambia County Area Transit's Beach Jumper service resumes this weekend
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County, Florida, has announced that Route 64 Seasonal Beach Jumper service will resume on Saturday. Massive bull shark caught outside mouth of Mobile Bay According to a news release, the Escambia County Area Transit will once again offer its beach service, which goes from the Ellyson and West avenues area, near Pensacola NAS, through Downtown Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, to Pensacola Beach. The bus route will run from 1:50 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and 10:20 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning May 24 and continuing until Sunday, Aug. 31, the release said. Additionally, the fare for Route 64 will be waived during that time, 'providing residents and visitors with additional access to Pensacola Beach,' the release said. Truck and dump truck crash head-on in Mobile; man critically injured To see the route or schedule for Route 64 or for more information on ECAT, visit the ECAT website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
