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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 8, 2016 | 4 Oakville Transit bus routes and schedules change The Town of Oakville said, as of Sunday (Sept. 4), Oakville Transit buses would be running on improved routes with more frequent schedules, shorter wait times and better connections to GO trains and Burlington and Mississauga bus routes. The changes are part of the first phase of a five-year service plan intended to significantly improve the bus-riding experience for existing customers while attracting new riders. Town staff said the service plan is based on a comprehensive review of transit services and programs as well as significant public consultation. "Bus service is expanding and wait times are decreasing, demonstrating the Town's commitment to providing a quality, cost-efficient transit service," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton in a press release. "Oakville's new routes and real-time bus tracking technology will make commuting by bus more convenient than ever." Oakville Transit Director Barry Cole said research and public feedback helped the bus service determine the routes, destinations, and services that matter most to riders and the community. "We're very excited to offer an improved transit experience that will get people where they need to go, faster and with less waiting," said Cole in a press release. Town staff said taking the bus to key destinations in Oakville would be easier. Twice as many routes will serve Sheridan College's Trafalgar Road Campus while the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital will receive an additional route that will take transit customers directly to the hospital site. New routes and changes will create new connections with Burlington Transit at Appleby GO Station and the GO Transit 407 Park and Ride facility on Dundas west of Walkers Line. Town staff said there would also be better connections to Mississauga at the Clarkson GO Station and the bus stop at Laird Road and Vega Boulevard. The service review also resulted in Oakville Transit removing six routes with low ridership including routes 2, 5A, 21, 22, 25, and 32. Beat cash emergencies Beat cash emergencies with a Cash Advance. with a Cash Advance. Available in-store, online, and wherever in-store you're reading ad. Available , onlinethis , and wherever you're reading this ad. 2460 Neyagawa Blvd 905-257-1917 198 Speers Rd 905-338-6000 www.moneymart.ca "Although some routes will no longer exist, customers will still be able to get to their destination using alternate routes," said Cole. "And by reallocating funding and resources to higher-demand routes, we're ensuring transit service remains affordable for riders and taxpayers." Cole said the Home-to-Hub Service is another example of cost-effective transit service for the town. Home-to-Hub uses existing, smaller-capacity buses to provide early access to transit in the newly developed neighbourhoods north of Dundas Street. Customers who book their trip in advance get picked up at the end of their driveway and taken to the nearest transit hub to complete their trip. A complete list of service changes along with bus routes and schedules is available at www. oakvilletransit.ca. Restaurant evacuated after electrical fire Customers and staff of the Downtown Oakville restaurant Maria Bonita were evacuated from the Lakeshore Road East business after fire broke out in a back room last Friday (Sept. 2). The Oakville Fire Department was called to the establishment at around 6 p.m. "When our crews showed up they found light smoke on the second floor," said Deputy Fire Chief George Birtig. Fire crews were told a small fire had started in the building's furnace room, but was extinguished by an employee using a bucket of water. 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