Sudesh Paul
Transit Program Manager, Public Works
June 3, 2026
Current Service Adopted Service
Services • 2 Fixed Route
• Dial-A-Ride
• 3 Fixed Routes
• Dial-A-Ride
• 2 Microtransit Zones
Frequency 60 minutes 60 minutes
Span Weekday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Comparison
• Less coverage
• Similar frequency and service
hours
• More coverage
• Similar frequency and service hours
• Improved reliability and productivity
• Estimated 15% increase in operating
costs
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A.Planning and routing for fixed
route and microtransit
A.Bus stop need and
implementation A.Fleet Procurement
A.Procurement and
implementation of an Intelligent
Transportation System
A.Public Engagement Zero Emission Bus Technology
45%
Fleet Procurement
• Cut-away vehicle
procurement.
• Battery Electric
Microtransit van
procurement.
• Fixed Route Vehicle
Procurement.
60%
Service Changes
• Finalizing service
revisions.
• Develop Microtransit
policy.
• Develop rollout
Implementation plan
for new service.
• Title VI analysis.
20%
Infrastructure to
Support Program
• Develop Bus Stop
Amenities Policy &
Guidelines.
• Develop Bus Stops
Design &
Implementation Plan.
• Procurement
activities for ITS
Technology
• Zero-Emission Bus
Infrastructure
• Finalizing service revisions to capture current conditions; performing dry runs of the routes.
• Microtransit policies are being finalized.
• Rollout plan for the new service is being commenced.
• Completed Title VI analysis for the service changes.
• Dial-A-Ride vehicle procurement approved by Council on April 15th; expected delivery January 2027.
• Conducting research and scheduling an internal workshop for the Battery Electric Microtransit van procurement process.
• Started procurement activities for the replacement of the Fixed Route Vehicles.
• Bus Stop Amenities Policy & Guidelines: Under development • Bus Stops Design/ Implementation: list refinement underway • Started activities for ITS Technology & Zero-Emission Bus Infrastructure.
2025 2026 2027 2028+
“The Project” Awarded to
Michael Baker International on
August 6, 2025
New Service Implementation
Council Action on
Various Project
Tasks
Continued Service
Improvements and
Analysis • Service Changes
• Fleet procurement
• Infrastructure to
support program
• Fixed Route
• Microtransit
• Public Outreach