County Transit is making it easier for residents to access grocers as well as commercial and recreation establishments located in the west end of Picton.
Service in this area was previously offered on demand only. The bus will now pick up and drop off passengers as part of the fixed route at signed stops near the corner of the Loyalist Parkway and George Wright Boulevard. These stops are serviced by the fixed route Monday to Friday, five times westbound (toward Belleville) and five times eastbound (toward Picton).
Both bus stops are located on the Loyalist Parkway, approximately about 50 metres away from the intersection with George Wright Boulevard. Transit users waiting at these stops must stand on the sidewalk beside the sign so that the bus driver knows to stop for the pickup.
The first westbound bus going toward Belleville comes just past 6:45 am, with the last Picton-bound bus passing at around 6:30 pm. For the full schedule, go to www.Countytransit.ca.
Additionally, through September 8, the westbound stop will be serviced on weekends by the Picton Summer Loop. Buses leave Metro on the half hour on Friday night from 5 pm – 12 midnight, Saturdays from 11 am – 12 midnight, and Sundays from 3 pm – 9 pm.
As always, County residents who do not live within walking distance of the fixed route may contact County Transit to be connected to the fixed route. If your pickup spot is within 1km of the route, the bus may veer off the route to pick you up. If your pickup spot is further away, you can request an on-demand bus to bring you to the nearest fixed route bus stop. To make either of these arrangements, please call one day prior to your trip: 613.392.9640 or 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca.
The addition of this bus stop is part of recent efforts to improve the current transit system. Over the next year, longer term planning will look at the future of public transit to come up with a five-to-10-year plan that meets the needs of the growing and evolving community. Learn more about the Transit Program Refresh initiative.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vincent de Tourdonnet, Transit Coordinator, County of Prince Edward, at vdetourdonnet@pecounty.on.ca.