Nov 13, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardCommunity Transportation Steering Committee Agenda and Minutes
The committee reviewed the PC Connect Rural Route Program, focusing on its operational update, community impact, and financial sustainability beyond the conclusion of provincial pilot funding in March 2025. Key topics included ridership trends, provincial gas tax funding allocations, the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) guidelines, and options for the program's future, such as discontinuation, a nine-month extension, or a three-year commitment. Staff also reported on public engagement efforts, community partnerships, and advocacy initiatives led by the Southwest Community Transit association to secure ongoing transit support.