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L'abonne BUS
quebec city, que.

Initiative that encourages public servants to use public transportation

Bus Routes For The Elderly
toronto; montreal; gatineau; laval; sherbrooke; london, ontario; windsor

This issue paper profiles several Canadian transit authorities that have implemented bus routes intended to meet the increasing demand for a more accessible public transit network for the elderly, who are often characterized by mobility restrictions.

Charlottetown Transit
charlottetown, p.e.i.

Smaller sized Canadian city uses innovative private-public partnership to provide residents with sustainable transportation.

Early Transit Phase-In Policy: Promoting Transit in Growing Communities
brampton, ont.

Proactive effort by several municipal departments to enable the earliest possible introduction of high-quality transit service in new subdivisions

GO Shuttle Service
mississauga, ont.

Transit service taking passengers between their homes and a commuter rail station, involving 21-seat shuttle buses and a low fare

Intelligent Transportation Systems in 98 B-Line Rapid Bus Service: Advanced Technology at Work
geater vancouver,b.c.

Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) within a bus rapid transit service, including automatic vehicle location, computerized schedule adherence monitoring, traffic signal priority and real-time "next bus" arrival information

Métrobus
quebec city, que.

Initiative launched by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) to increase transit ridership in Quebec City.

O-Train Light Rail Project
ottawa, ont.

Diesel-powered light rail service with 8 km of track and five stations along an existing rail line within a large urban area

The Quebec City Écolobus System
quebec city, quebec

This case study examines the implementation of a 100% electric minibus service in Old Quebec City. Lessons are provided on the technological and programming challenges in implementing this new bus service in an area that presents heritage and geographical issues.

Recent Innovations in Accessibility in Canada
canada

Canada's public transit agencies are working to reduce or eliminate obstacles that limit the accessibility to transit for users with limited mobility. By providing best practice examples, transit agencies can replicate actions that will increase customer comfort and transit ridership.

Taxibus: Public Transportation for Smaller Cities
rimouski, que.

Demand-responsive taxi-based transit service in urban and rural areas, operated by a non-profit corporation and a cooperative of local taxi drivers

Transit Priority Program: Putting Buses First
ottawa, ont.

Measures to reduce bus delay through dedicated lanes, queue jumps, traffic signal priority, freeway interchange features and traffic management strategies

Transit Priority System: Planning and Pilot Project Deployment
york region, ont.

Planning of a transit priority pilot project along 6 km of arterial road, using infrared emitter/detector technology on 30 buses and at 11 signalized intersections

TDM strategies during transportation disruptions and episodic events

This issue paper reviews various transportation demand management strategies that can be implemented by a municipality in order to alleviate traffic congestion caused by an episodic event such as a transit strike, a major storm, or major infrastructure work.

TransLink’s Transportation Demand Management Measures at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver
VANCOUVER

A case study examining the results and lessons learned of the tools TransLink used to manage transportation demand for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, and how they can be applied to smaller events throughout other Canadian municipalities.

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2011-12-01

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