Improving Public Transit Services in East Hants
January 16, 2025
East Hants, NS – The East Hants Regional Municipality (EHRM) has announced plans to improve public transit services within the region. The announcement was made by Mayor John MacLean at a press conference held at the Elmsdale Transit Terminal on Monday.
The plan, which is expected to be implemented in phases over the next few years, includes a number of key initiatives:
- Increased frequency of service: The municipality will increase the frequency of service on all major transit routes, with a goal of providing service every 30 minutes or less during peak hours.
- New routes: The municipality will add new routes to the transit system, including service to underserved areas such as Lantz and Milford.
- Improved accessibility: The municipality will purchase new buses that are accessible to people with disabilities, and will make upgrades to existing bus stops to make them more accessible.
- Real-time tracking: The municipality will implement a real-time tracking system that will allow passengers to track the location of buses in real time.
- Fare reduction: The municipality will reduce fares for all transit users, with a goal of making public transit more affordable for everyone.
“We are committed to improving public transit services in East Hants,” said Mayor MacLean. “These initiatives will make it easier, more convenient, and more affordable for people to use public transit.”
The total cost of the plan is estimated to be $10 million. The municipality has secured funding from the federal and provincial governments, as well as from private sector partners.
The municipality is currently working on the detailed design of the plan, and construction is expected to begin later this year. The first phase of the plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
“We believe that these improvements will make a significant difference in the lives of our residents,” said Mayor MacLean. “We encourage everyone to use public transit as much as possible, and we look forward to hearing feedback from our passengers as we continue to improve the system.”
Improving public transit services in East Hants
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