Greater Sudbury Transit

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name = Greater Sudbury Transit

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founded = 2000
headquarters = 200 Brady Street
locale = City of Greater Sudbury
service_area = Azilda, Blezard Valley, Capreol, Chelmsford, Coniston, Copper Cliff, Downtown Sudbury, Elmview, Falconbridge, Garson, Hanmer, Laurentian University, Lively, Minnow Lake, New Sudbury, Val Caron, Val Thérèse.

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stations = Transit Centre, 9 Elm Street
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operator = Growth & Development Dept. [ [http://www.greatersudbury.ca/content/dept_gd/documents/G&D%20Business%20Plan%2007-06-04.pdf Growth & Development Department, Business Plans 2007-2008] ]
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website = [http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_transit&lang=en Transportation Services]

Greater Sudbury Transit is a public transport authority that operates buses in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Overview

Greater Sudbury Transit features over 53 buses covering 23 routes servicing the city centre and outlying neighbourhoods such as Capreol, Chelmsford, Copper Cliff and Falconbridge. The average yearly ridership is approximately 3.7 million passengers. [ [http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_transit&lang=en City of Greater Sudbury, ridership note] ] Greater Sudbury Transit also provides door-to-door services for persons with physical disabilities known as Handi-Transit.

The bus fleet consists of MCI Classic, Orion I and V, NovaBus LFS and New Flyer D40LF buses.

Greater Sudbury Transit has also introduced two coach-style buses into its fleet. These buses will service the City's longest routes, such as routes 701 - Lively, 702 - Azilda /Chelmsford, and 703 - Val Caron/ Hanmer,/Capreol, providing increased comfort for those riders travelling long distances. These buses, which are described as having a 'suburban-style interior”, contain a radio system, luggage racks, LED reading lights above each seat, and comfortable seats with added cushioning.

Most routes meet at the Transit Centre in downtown Sudbury (the 303-Garson Falconbridge leaves from the New Sudbury Centre), and service is provided seven days a week from 6:30 am to 12:15 am on most routes, with a reduced schedule for late evenings, Sundays and Holidays. Private charters can also be arranged.

Greater Sudbury Transit also operates a Trans-Cab service for any outlying area which does not receive bus service (including Long Lake, Richard Lake, Skead, Wahnapitae, and Whitefish), which provides a taxi from the individual's home to a transit bus stop. Originally a $2.00 charge applied for this service, but there is no charge effective April 1, 2007. [ [http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=1792&lang=en Elimination of Trans Cab Fees to take effect April 1, 2007] ]

History

Transit services in Sudbury began with the Sudbury & Copper Cliff Suburban Electric Railway (11 November 1915 - Fall 1951). The SCCSER acquired a secondary system, City Bus Lines (1947-1950), in 1950. In the fall of 1951, the company reorganized as Sudbury Bus Lines Limited (1951-1966). This later became an umbrella corporation, Laurentian Transit (Sudbury) Limited (1966-1972), for the joint operation of transit in Sudbury by "Nickel Belt Coach Lines, Local Lines Limited, and DeLongchamp Cartage Company". In 1972 the system was operated by the "City of Sudbury Community Services Department" under the name of Sudbury Transit (1972-2000). Sudbury Transit served an area population of 90,000 (1991) with a vehicle fleet of 42 buses (2000) and employed 103 workers (1991).

The transit system in and around Sudbury today was formed in 2000 during the amalgamation of the cities and towns of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury by combining the existing Sudbury bus service with the surrounding commuter bus lines of Rayside-Balfour, Valley East, and Walden. Thus, Greater Sudbury Transit has an enormous service area for its fleet.

Past names

* Sudbury & Copper Cliff Suburban Electric Railway - 1915-1951
* Sudbury Bus Lines, Ltd. 1951-1966
* Laurentian Transit (Sudbury) Ltd. - 1966-1972
* Sudbury Transit (Sudbury) Ltd. - 1972-2000

Fares

As of March 5, 2007, the adult cash fare on Greater Sudbury Transit is $2.35. Children, older adults, and disabled persons pay a reduced fare of $1.85. Tickets can also be purchased (in denominations of five or ten) at an adult rate of $1.85 per ticket and $1.35 for children, seniors, and disabled persons. Children 4 years of age or younger ride free.

The current rates for monthly passes are $66.00 for adults, $60.00 for students, and $41.00 for seniors. Full-time students at Laurentian University qualify for the U-Pass which offers unlimited bus service on Greater Sudbury Transit during the months of September through April. [ [http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=2053&SR=1&DisplayYear=2008&DisplayCategory=&lang=en&criteria= Greater Sudbury Transit Fares Increase Effective March 1, 2008] ]

Current Routes

Regular Routes

* 002 - Second Avenue / Shopping Centre
* 006 - West End
* 007 - North End
* 012 - McKim
* 014 - Kathleen / Collège Boréal
* 017 - Donovan
* 101 - Howey / Moonlight
* 102 - Howey / Third Avenue
* 103 - Coniston
* 141 - Westmount
* 142 - Grandview
* 181 - Paris / Lo-Ellen
* 182 - Ramsey View / Algonquin
* 301 - Lasalle / Madison
* 302 - Lasalle / Cambrian
* 303 - Garson / Falconbridge
* 401 - Barrydowne / Cambrian
* 500 - University via Paris
* 501 - Regent / University
* 701 - Lively
* 702 - Azilda / Chelmsford
* 703 - Val Caron / Hanmer / Capreol
* 704 - Blezard / Elmview
* 705 - Intra-Valley
* 819 - Copper / Four Corners
* 940 - Gatchell / Copper Cliff

After 10pm Service

* 147 - Donovan / North End / Kathleen
* 189 - Lo-Ellen / Copper / Four Corners
* 241 - Moonlight / Shopping Centre
* 300 - Lasalle / Madison / Cambrian
* 502 - Regent / University / Four Corners
* 640 - West End / Gatchell / Copper Cliff

Sunday and Holiday Service

* 103 - Coniston
* 147 - Donovan/ North End / Kathleen
* 189 - LoEllen / Copper / Four Courners
* 241 - Moonlight / Shopping Centre
* 300 - Lasalle / Madison / Cambrian
* 303 - Garson / Falconbridge
* 502 - Regent / University / Four Corners
* 640 - West End / Gatchell / Copper Cliff
* 701 - Lively
* 702 - Azilda / Chelmsford
* 703 - Val Caron / Hanmer / Capreol

References

External links

* [http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_transit&lang=en City Website for Sudbury Transit - With Schedules and Maps]
* [http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/alltime/sudbury-on.html Transit History of Sudbury, Ontario]
* [http://www.tomsbuspage.ca/GST.htm Greater Sudbury Transit at Tomsbuspage]
* [http://www.busdrawings.com/Transit/ontario/sudbury/index.htm Drawings and photos of Greater Sudbury Transit buses]