Niagara Transit Governance Study
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About the Project

The Niagara Transit Governance Study is the next step in the plan to combine existing transit services in Niagara. The Inter-municipal Transit Working Group established a set of principles to guide this work, summarized as:

• Customer driven: improve the rider experience and provide seamless connections
• Unconventional solutions: investigate leading-edge technologies and delivery systems
• Integrated: be seamless with other types of transportation and neighbouring transit systems
• Economically responsible: balance costs with benefits while recognizing transit is a public service
• Fair: respect existing investments made by communities and provide a basic level of service for all Niagara residents

The study determined that by consolidating transit services, a Commission governance model would best reflect these principles. This study considered governance, finance, stakeholder input and implementation perspectives. The study also developed a preliminary transition plan.

Parallel to the study, Regional staff have developed a preliminary funding strategy. If approved, existing municipal transit funding would be transferred to the Region.

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