Help Shape The Future of Brandon Transit

by Staff - January 29, 2025 90
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Residents of Brandon are invited to help shape the future of Brandon Transit and inform the development of the Brandon Transit Route Planning and Long-Term Strategy.

Brandon Transit currently serves as a vital link, connecting residents to economic, social, educational, and recreational opportunities. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, changing demographics, and evolving travel patterns have highlighted the need for a thoughtful re-evaluation and redesign of our transit system.

The City of Brandon has been undertaking a comprehensive review and strategic planning process to propose enhancements to our transit system. These enhancements must align with the community’s needs while remaining cost-effective. Thus, community participation is essential in this endeavor. Our goal is to better serve the diverse and growing needs of our community.

The first round of community engagement took place in Spring 2024, where the project team learned about the mobility patterns and needs of Brandon residents. Consequently, the team developed short-, medium-, and long-term strategies that will enhance the transit system, improve the rider experience, and attract new transit users. Now, in our second round of engagement from Feb. 3 – 23, 2025, we want your feedback on proposed changes to the transit system. 

The Route Planning and Long-Term Strategy is not just about mapping out current transportation patterns; it’s a comprehensive approach to envisioning a future where transit services are both inclusive and innovative. Our goals extend beyond a general assessment; we aim to:

  • Evaluate our existing transit system, encompassing both standard and specialized services.
  • Create a progressive vision for transit enhancements that resonate with the City’s Climate Action Plan and other related municipal policies and plans.
  • Engage the community to ensure that this vision is reflective of their changing needs.
  • Develop a detailed implementation plan that outlines how to achieve this vision.

How To Participate: 

  • Survey: Share your opinions via this online survey: forms.office.com/r/tfF9KVptCp.
    Paper surveys will be available at all open houses, on transit buses, at the Transit Information Centre (21 – 8th St.), and at Brandon City Hall (410 – 9th St.) from Feb. 3 – 23, 2025. The online survey closes Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
  • In Person: Join us at one of our open house events:
Date  Time  Location 
Mon, Feb. 3 6 – 8 p.m. Superstore, 920 Victoria Ave.
Tue, Feb. 4 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

2 – 4 p.m.

6 – 8 p.m.

 Brandon University, 270 18th St.

Superstore, 920 Victoria Ave.

Walmart, 903 18th St. N.
Wed, Feb. 5 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

2 – 4 p.m.

6 – 8 p.m.

 Assiniboine College, 1430 Victoria Ave. E.

Walmart, 903 18th St. N.

Shoppers Mall, 1570 18th St.
Thu, Feb. 6 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Shoppers Mall, 1570 18th St.

 

Following insights gathered from the community, the project team will refine recommendations and future transit service options to create and finalize the Route Planning and Long-term Strategy with key stakeholders.

Stay tuned for more details and additional opportunities to engage with us on this exciting journey toward a transformed transit system in Brandon!

For further information, call 204-729-2279 or visit brandontransit.ca/transit-study.

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