Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Transit is in the final stages of designing its new route network, and members of the public are invited to learn more about the proposed network.
Winnipeggers have waited a long time for better bus service. The project team at Winnipeg Transit is excited to share plans for the proposed Primary Transit Network and its feeder routes.
The routes we have now grew over time with the city. They’re long, with plenty of twists and turns. Most wind their way back and forth between outer neighbourhoods and Downtown, where traffic is heaviest. This makes staying on schedule more challenging, and that makes service less reliable.
The network being proposed is more like a grid. The Primary Transit Network is the spine, while feeder routes connect riders to the spine, or in other words, helps riders travel shorter distances within communities.
This system will help keep buses moving more reliably. It will also free up capacity so we can increase frequency where demand is highest.
“We’ve heard from Winnipeggers that they want a transit network that is more frequent, reliable, efficient, and accessible,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “Launching the Primary Transit Network is the first big step we’re taking under the Master Plan. It’s going to help us transform and improve bus service in Winnipeg.”
During engagement for the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan, three quarters of survey respondents supported the concept of the Primary Transit Network. Since then, the route network has been refined based on feedback and technical analysis. The project team is now sharing the proposed Primary Transit Network and its feeder routes, before plans are finalized.
Members of the public can get to know the proposed route network by:
- Watching our video for an introduction
- Attending an in-person public information event
- Visiting the project page at winnipeg.ca/primarytransitnetwork
The project team will finalize the design and present the recommended network to Council in June.