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For many years now, customers have been taking their bike on the GO.
Every Sunday this summer, starting on June 1, the GO-by-Bike to Ajax program will help you connect with the Waterfront and the Trans Canada trails westward.
To read more about this new program, check out the Get ready to GO-by-Bike to Ajax story (page 6) in spring 2008 edition of the GO News.
For more information, please visit www.go-by-bike.ca
GO improves bus
announcement policy to provide more information to customers
We have reviewed our policy on announcements by bus drivers to determine whether
we are doing everything we can to make sure all our customers have the
information they need to make their trips.
Starting May 22, 2008, drivers will begin announcing the location of every bus
stop as the bus approaches the stop.
This is in addition to existing announcements prior to the
departure of bus trips, at all major terminals, and at trip end-point locations.
This change to our announcement policy will ensure that all passengers have the
information they need to get to their destination on the GO.
GO answers the 20-Minute Toronto Makeover call
GO Transit’s senior management team and staff were at the rendez-vous for Mayor David Miller’s 20-Minute Toronto Makeover on April 18 at 2 p.m.
After cleaning up outside Union Station, we distributed biodegradable cards embedded with wildflower seeds to our customers to thank them for making the environmentally friendly choice of taking public transit.
Past train on-time performance statistics
Our goal is to provide reliable and safe service to meet the needs of our customers. However, some train trips are more reliable than others, depending on scheduling and operational factors. Many things can impact the reliability of our train service, including freight and VIA trains, equipment problems, severe weather, and medical emergencies. The performance of a trip on a rail corridor can vary considerably from day to day and is unpredictable. We're working diligently to improve our on-time performance.
Visit our past train on-time performance pages that list historical performance of individual weekday train trips. The information on these pages may be helpful in planning which train you choose to take.
GO Transit partners with City of Mississauga, Province of Ontario, and federal government for Bus Rapid Transit
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Soon, GO Transit riders will be able to enjoy a smoother and faster commute through Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. A new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) running along Hwy. 403, Eastgate Parkway, and Eglinton Avenue will provide a two-lane busway dedicated to GO and Mississauga buses. There will be no other traffic, no signals, and no stop signs. The BRT will have 12 major stations in Mississauga and provide connections to key destinations such as Pearson International Airport, Kipling Station, York University, the Town of Oakville, and the Mississauga City Centre. |
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Source: Mississauga's BRT Project Office
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Phase one construction is expected to be completed by 2012, making it the first tangible segment of GO’s overall inter-regional BRT plan. Part of GO’s current BRT-type service will then move to this new dedicated busway. GO originally launched its BRT-type service, also known as the Hwy. 407 Express Bus service, in 2000 as its first step towards its inter-regional BRT plan from Oakville to Pickering. Learn more about this project at Public Information Centres held by Mississauga’s BRT Project Office on April 8-9, 2008, or visit Mississauga’s BRT website. |
Premier Dalton McGuinty unveils new GO double decker bus
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GO Transit is growing bigger – and taller – with 12 new Enviro 500 double decker buses. Manufactured by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), they will be on the road here by the end of April 2008. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was joined by Minister of Transportation Jim Bradley on March 20, 2008 at the ceremonial unveiling of the first double decker bus to arrive at GO’s main bus facility. For more information, please see our event page with video. |
Union Station trip departure info available online
A real-time, online version of Union Station’s trip departure monitors is
available here, on our website, in the Train and Bus Status section. The
monitors, located throughout the Union Station GO concourse and bus terminal,
display the latest information about upcoming departures.
Check the departure monitor online
before leaving for Union Station to make sure you have the most up-to-date
information. Then, remember to check the monitors again once you arrive at
Union.
Dalton McGuinty unveils new GO locomotive
On January 15, 2008, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty unveiled GO's new locomotive at Union Station. It can pull longer trains carrying an additional 300 passengers each.
See more information and photos of the unveiling on our event page.
GO Transit celebrates 50 million riders
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In December 2007, GO Transit marked a special milestone with the selection of our symbolic 50 millionth rider, Hazel Myrseth. This historical event was a cause for celebration, as GO has never before carried this many people in a single calendar year. To honour Hazel for being our 50 millionth rider and a loyal customer for over 30 years, she has been awarded a special one year GO pass that will allow her unlimited travel between Toronto and Whitby. Congratulations Hazel! |
GO and Barrie community officially open Barrie South GO Station
On December 16th, 2007, a snowy Sunday, City of Barrie residents, GO and City of Barrie staff, and representatives from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments joined together to celebrate the opening of the new Barrie South GO Station. GO Train service to and from Barrie South started on Monday, December 17. Please see some more photos on our event page.
GO Transit Managing Director and CEO Gary McNeil welcomed
everyone to the new station.
For more information about Barrie South and the other new stations in the GO Transit network, please see our New stations page.
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GO's Year in Review 2006-07 is now
available online GO's 2006-07 Year in Review outlines major accomplishments from the last fiscal year. Please see the Year in Review (pdf). |
| Lisgar
GO Station opens in Mississauga September 4 marked the opening of Lisgar GO Station in Mississauga. Lisgar is located on the Milton line, between Meadowvale and Milton GO Stations, serving the communities of Lisgar, Churchill Meadows, and surrounding areas. For more information about Lisgar and the other new stations in the GO Transit network, please see our New stations page.
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David Suzuki thanks public transportation riders
What can I do to create a more sustainable planet? Is it too late to make a difference? These were some of the questions answered by renowned Canadian environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki at the general luncheon for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2007 Rail Conference. This year the conference was held in Toronto and Suzuki was invited by APTA to share his views on the connection between energy, environment, and sustainability.
To read more about this, please see our summary of David Suzuki’s address. You can also find a story about this event in the most recent edition of GO News, located throughout GO stations, trains, buses, and our website’s Publications page.
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GO Safely:
Staying alert -- a guide to passenger security Check out our updated GO Safely brochure, containing tips for train and bus riders about how to be safe on vehicles, and at stations, terminals, and bus stops. The brochure also outlines who to speak to if you have a safety concern or if there’s an emergency. Pick up a copy on your GO Train, GO Bus, or at your station. You can also download the brochure from our Publications page. |
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The Presto fare card: Tap onto transit
The Government of Ontario is developing a new fare system, Presto, with GO Transit and eight GTA transit agencies. Presto uses smart card technology and is easy to use, secure, and free. Launch 1 of the new system is currently in progress, and involves select GO Transit, Mississauga Transit, and TTC services. Launch 1 will help us gain valuable insight before Presto is expanded to other locations.
For more information, visit prestocard.ca
New GO Bus Terminal now open on McMaster University campus
A new and improved GO Bus Terminal is now open on McMaster University campus, between Mary E. Keyes Residence and H.G. Thode Library, to the west of E.T. Clarke Centre. The terminal is wheelchair-accessible and will have heated shelters for passengers.
All bus trip times will stay the same, and customers can still purchase GO tickets and passes at the Compass Information Centre in MUSC. Remember: multiple-ride tickets and monthly passes offer significant savings over individual cash fares!
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MSU President John Popham, Minister of Transportation Donna Cansfield, Hamilton West MPP Judy Marsales, Associate Vice-President Student Affairs Phil Wood and Director of Customer Services for GO Transit Bill Jenkins cut the ribbon to officially open the new GO Bus Terminal at McMaster. Two McMaster students helped out with the ceremony by holding each end of the ribbon. |
Yes! We’ve done it: a billion served since 1967
On Wednesday, October 11, 2006, we celebrated our billionth rider milestone in a GO Transit and Ministry of Transportation media event. For information and photos, please see the event page.
GO Transit is expanding fast, with many construction projects already underway. We’ve also expanded our website with info about Union Station’s renewal, the GO Transit Rail Improvement Program (GO TRIP), and the environmental assessment being done for an airport transportation link and our Georgetown line expansion. Please see our GO Grows page to find out more.
We've launched On-Train TV (OTTV)
We are one of the first public transit systems in North America to have monitors on board trains broadcasting news, weather, sports, entertainment, advertising and more. OTTV is being installed on our train fleet in phases.
Passengers wishing to hear the audio can tune their personal radios to FM 88.1 or 88.5. Until the installation is complete, sound may be unavailable at some times, and visual content may be limited as the system continues to be fine-tuned.
OTTV is owned and operated by United Mobile Broadcasting Corporation, in partnership with Exclusive Advertising Inc., the company that sells advertising space inside our trains. OTTV will generate revenue for GO and help offset our overall operating costs.
Tax credit for transit customers
The 2006 federal budget included an important new tax credit for Canadians who buy monthly transit passes. Please see our customer bulletin for more information.
With the Smoke-Free Ontario Act becoming law, we would like to remind passengers of our rules about smoking on the GO Transit system. Please see our customer notice for more information.
AutoShare cars available now at Port Credit GO Station
AutoShare is Toronto’s first car-sharing network. For about $6 an hour,
AutoShare members get 24-hour, self-serve access to clean, modern cars – at over
50 locations across the city – without the hassles, costs, and headaches of
ownership.
GO Transit and AutoShare are pleased to announce that AutoShare cars are available to members in a designated parking spots at Port
Credit GO Station.
If you live in the area, this is a convenient location to pick up a car for
running errands.
If you’re a regular GO Transit customer who works downtown, but you have mid-day
meetings in the west end, there’s no need to change your usual commute! Just
take a Lakeshore West GO Train from Union Station to Port Credit, pick up an AutoShare car, and drive to and from your meeting. Corporate and non-profit
memberships are available.
For more information about AutoShare, please visit
autoshare.com.
Safety tips for Union Station customers
Customer safety is very important to us. Union Station is a historic facility, and was not designed for the growing number of people who use it each day. Managing the flow of customers who move through the station during the morning and afternoon rush periods is a challenge. Please see our list of Union Station safety tips for more information.
For information about the many new stations recently opened in the GO Transit network, please see our New stations page.
