Niagara Region looking to transition to a consolidated transit system by January 2023.
Niagara's public transit system will soon look very different.
All 12 of Niagara's municipalities have voted on a motion to create a consolidated transit system, and triple majority support has been received.
The Niagara Region says a Transit Commission Steering Committee has been established to lead the transition, with the goal of operations beginning in January 2023.
Once a board has been established, a general manager will be hired.
Existing transit systems will remain in place as the transition occurs throughout 2022.
A triple majority was required in order for the motion to pass.
"The historical vote to move forward with a single, consolidated transit provider for the entire region will have a profoundly positive impact on all of Niagara for decades to come," says Regional Chair Jim Bradley. "This move not only illustrates how well Niagara’s communities can work together in strong partnership, but also how we continue to put our passengers, environment and economy at the forefront of our policy decisions. The creation of this commission will be part of the lasting legacy of this term, and I look forward to seeing this new commission operational early next year."
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