Notice of proposed amendment to the 2026 Niagara Transit operating budget

​At its meeting on Thursday, July 30, Niagara Regional Council will consider a budget amendment that will transfer $1,700,000 from the Transit Stabilization Reserve to fund the estimated fuel-related pressures on Niagara Transit’s operating budget. The report outlining the proposed budget amendment was presented and approved by the Niagara Transit Commission Board on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

 

Approval of this amendment will not affect the Niagara Transit special levy requisition for 2026. As such, the cities / towns will not see a change with the Niagara Transit special levy requisition charged in 2026.

 

 

To provide written input, mail comments to the Office of the Regional Clerk, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 or by email to clerk@niagararegion.ca.

 

 

To speak at the Council meeting, pre-register with the Regional Clerk by emailing clerk@niagararegion.ca before 9 a.m. on Friday, July 24. If you would like to participate electronically, registrants will be provided with instructions.

 

 

Any questions or comments about the proposed budget amendment may be directed to Carla Stout, General Manager, Niagara Transit, 905-685-4228 ext. 4531 or carla.stout@niagaratransit.ca.

 

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

 

If you need accommodations for a disability to attend and participate in meetings or events, let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.