Carla Stout, General Manager, Niagara Transit Commission
“Transit is the connective tissue that drives our economy, reduces gridlock, supports affordability, enables health and social well-being, and moves us towards our climate sustainability goals. We all have a stake in transit and I’m looking forward to working together to making this plan a reality in the coming years.” – Carla Stout, General Manager, Niagara Transit Commission
News from the Niagara Region Transit Commission
Posted June 19th, 2025 on Niagara At Large
Niagara Region, Ontario –– The Niagara Transit Commission Board has approved the Niagara Transit Master Plan 10-Year Investment and Growth Strategy (2026-2035) in principle. This plan provides a comprehensive playbook for the future of public transit in Niagara.
Grounded in community feedback, data analysis and best practices, the Transit Master Plan identifies priority investments in service enhancement and infrastructure.
The plan is broken into three distinct stages, reflecting a responsible investment approach. Each stage is carefully designed to be financially viable, with affordability guiding the pace of the plan’s improvements.
The goal is to create a more responsive, efficient and inclusive transit system that supports growth, fosters connectivity and promotes independence for all users.
Key features of the Transit Master Plan include:
- Harmonization of service hours across the network
- Ensuring equitable access to Specialized Transit to align with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements
- Expanded and more frequent service across local and regional routes
- Infrastructure investments to improve reliability and accessibility
- A phased implementation approach to align with growth and funding opportunities
The Board approval of the Transit Master Plan in principle marks a significant milestone in improving connectivity across Niagara.
The implementation of the Master Plan will take into account Niagara Transit and the Region’s objectives and strategic priorities. Community engagement is set to begin later this summer.
To learn more about the plan, please visit: /nrtransit.ca/about-niagara transit/roadmap/master-plan-project/
About Niagara Region Transit: Niagara Region Transit provides public transportation services across the Niagara Region, connecting communities and facilitating access to employment, education, healthcare, and leisure. For more information, please visit niagaratransit.ca
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