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GRT bus on Main Street bridge in Galt

Cambridge is the focus of our 2019 service improvements.

In our plans for 2019, a new iXpress route would be introduced. The 206 Coronation iXpress would connect West Galt with downtown Galt, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Preston, Sportsworld and Fairway ION station. Local routes in Preston and West Galt would be revised to be more direct and connect to the new 206 iXpress. Other routes in the Region would see more frequent service and longer hours of operation.

Thank you for your feedback

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit feedback on our 2019 plans. We'll review all the feedback received and make adjustments where needed.

2019 transit network map

The map below shows GRT's proposed 2019 service improvements. Click on a route or the marker to see a description of how it will be changing.

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View a PDF version of the 2019 service improvements map: 2019 planned transit network (PDF)

Route changes and maps

The routes listed below have service improvements proposed for 2019. Click on each route to see a map, description of how it's changing, where it will take you and how often it will run. All routes are included in the Google map above.

 206 iXpress Coronation

The 206 iXpress Coronation would provide a frequent, direct link between West Galt, Downtown Galt, Preston, and Fairway Station.

  • Service every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 30 minutes during evenings and weekends.
  • Direct one-seat connection to key destinations such as Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Ainslie Terminal, west Galt, Preston, Sportsworld Station, and Fairway Station.
  • Direct connection to ION light rail at Fairway Station.
  • Enhanced service to the Shantz Hill/Preston Parkway area.
  • New iXpress stops with benches, shelters and customer information displays.

We are considering two routing options between Delta Station and Ainslie Terminal.

  • Option 1 : Buses would travel via Dundas Street and Beverly Street. There would be a stop at Dundas Street and Beverly Street.
  • Option 2 : Buses would travel via Water Street and Ainslie Terminal. There would be a stop at Ainslie Street and Park Hill Road.

Map of the proposed 206 iXpress Coronation routing

When will it run? 

Time period Weekday Saturday Sunday/holiday
Peak

Every 15 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes
Midday

Every 15 minutes

Evening Every 30 minutes
 Route 52 Dundas

Route 52 would be revised to travel between Greengate Village and Cambridge Centre Station via Dundas Street and Coronation Boulevard.

  • New transit service for residents in Greengate Village.
  • Direct service to Coronation Boulevard and Dundas Street.
  • New direct connection to South Cambridge Shopping Centre.
  • Direct service between Cambridge Centre Station and Cambridge Memorial Hospital. 

Stops in Preston, south Kitchener and Fairway Station will be served by the 206 iXpress. Service would no longer be provided along Fountain Street.

Map showing the proposed routing of the new 52 Coronation

When will it run? 

Time period Weekday Saturday Sunday/holiday
All day

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes
 Route 55 Grand Ridge

Route 55 would be combined with Route 62 to become a two-way loop providing direct service from Ainslie Street Terminal to neighbourhoods throughout West Galt. Renamed 55 Grand Ridge.

  • New two-way local service
  • Service every 30 minutes all day, 7 days a week
  • Departures every 15 minutes from Ainslie Terminal

Map of the proposed revised Route 55 St. Andrews

When will it run?

Time period Weekday Saturday Sunday/holiday
All day

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes
Route 57 Blair

Route 57 Blair provide all-day, direct service between Ainslie Street Terminal and Conestoga College Cambridge and Doon campuses.

  • The revised 57 would replace the 111 College Express.
  • Improved service to Conestoga College, with service every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 60 minutes on Saturdays. No Sunday service.
  • Connects Ainslie Terminal to west Galt and Conestoga College along Blair Road.
  • Offers a more direct connection from west Galt to south Kitchener.

Map of the revised Route 57 Blair

When will it run? 

Time period Weekday Saturday
All day

Every 30 minutes

Every 60 minutes

 Route 61 Fountain

Route 61 Fountain would be revised to travel on Preston Parkway. The would replace service currently provided by Route 52.

  • Service every 30 minutes all day, 7 days a week.
  • Provides direct access from Preston Heights to Conestoga College.
  • New weekend service along Bishop Street.
  • New weekend service to Conestoga College's Cambridge campus.
  • Additional service would be added during peak periods.

Map of the revised Route 61 Fountain

When will it run?

Time period Weekday* Saturday Sunday/holiday
All day

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Every 30 minutes

*Additional trips will operate during peak periods.

 Route 62 Woodside

Route 62 Woodside would be combined with Route 55 to become a two-way loop providing direct service from Ainslie Street Terminal to neighbourhoods throughout West Galt. Renamed 55 Grand Ridge.

Map of proposed Route 55 routing

 Route 72 Cherry Blossom

Route 72 Cherry Blossom would be a two-way loop route connecting Cambridge Business Park and Sportsworld Station.

  • Service would be provided by conventional buses.
  • Service every 30 minutes during weekday rush hour, and additional late night trips.
  • Departures from Sportsworld Station every 15 minutes.
  • Extended to Héroux Devtek and Speedsville Road area.

Map of the revised Route 72 Cherry Blossom

When would it run?

Time period Weekday
Peak

Every 30 minutes

Late evenings

Every 30 minutes

Route 111 College Express

Route 111 would be discontinued and combined with Route 57 Blair.

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