Bus bypass shoulder

GRT buses and MobilityPLUS vehicles can use the paved right shoulder of Highway 8 and Highway 401 in areas identified by signs as a bypass lane when traffic on the highway is congested or moving 60 km/h or slower.

Buses can travel along the shoulders at 20 km/h faster than the speed of  stopped or slowed traffic. Special signs posted on the right shoulder of the highway indicate where the bus bypass begins and ends.

The paved bypass shoulders can only be used by emergency services and authorized transit vehicles.

The bus bypass shoulder allows GRT buses to bypass traffic congestion and remain on schedule, ensuring fast and reliable service, particularly on the 302 ION bus.