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Züm
Züm (, pronounced Zoom) is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto, operated by Brampton Transit. Three routes extend into the Cities of Mississauga, Vaughan, and Toronto, with the first corridor having started service in fall 2010. Phase 1 became fully operational by fall 2012. A key aspect of the Züm plan is increased service on supporting local corridors. Unlike other, similar, services and partly due to Brampton's diagonal geographic position relative to Toronto than other suburbs such as Mississauga or Vaughan, many Züm corridors will overlap significantly with other agencies' services, requiring more complex, co-operative planning between neighbouring cities. During the planning of this bus rapid transit system, Züm was called Acceleride. Buses usually operate in mixed traffic, although Route 501 Queen uses the Highway 7 Rapidway, a busway built for York Region Transit's (YRT) similar Viva network, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit (BT) is a public transport bus operator for the City of Brampton in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario, Canada. Brampton Transit began operations in 1974. In , the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of . Züm, a series of bus rapid transit routes running along various major roads within Brampton, was introduced in 2010. All Züm routes (with the exception of one) continue into neighbouring municipalities, namely Mississauga, Vaughan, and Toronto ( Humber College Bus Terminal). Connections Brampton Transit is connected with Mississauga's MiWay to the south, Milton Transit to the west, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to the southeast and York Region Transit (YRT) to the east. The Züm network directly connects to these neighbouring transit agencies, in some cases overlapping with their routes for considerable distances. This includes the 501 Züm Queen in Vaughan running alongside Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
501 Züm Queen
501 Züm Queen is a bus rapid transit route in Brampton, Ontario that is part of the Züm network. The route first began service on September 20, 2010, and runs between the Downtown Brampton Terminal in the west to the Toronto Transit Commission's Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station in Vaughan in the east. It runs along Queen Street in Brampton and continues along Highway 7 in Vaughan. 501 Züm Queen shares routing with York Region Transit's Viva Orange bus rapid transit route between Martin Grove Road and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and has been fare integrated with it since its creation. Both Brampton Transit and York Region Transit proofs of payment ( Presto-marked transfers for riders paying cash) are accepted for the entire length of both bus routes. Route history Originally, the route continued to York University (which also had a subway connection when the line's extension to Vaughan opened on December 17, 2017). There were also two branch routes: 501A and 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
502 Züm Main
502 Züm Main is a bus rapid transit route in Brampton, Ontario which leads south into Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga is a Canadian city in the province of Ontario. Situated on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Peel, it borders Toronto (Etobicoke) to the east, Brampton to the north, Milton to the northwest, .... The second corridor, which began service on September 6, 2011, runs from Sandalwood Parkway in the city's north end to MiWay's Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal, City Centre Transit Terminal near the Square One Shopping Centre in the south. It travels via the Downtown Brampton Terminal, Downtown Brampton and Brampton Gateway Terminal, Brampton Gateway terminals along Hurontario Street, Main and Hurontario Streets through Brampton and Mississauga. It covers the route of current route 2, which has frequent rush-hour service. Route 502 extends and replace MiWay's route 102 InterCity Express. It runs every 10 minutes during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (also known as Vaughan, Vaughan Metro Centre or VMC) is a rapid transit station in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Opened on December 17, 2017, it is the north terminus of the western section of the Toronto subway's Line 1 Yonge–University. It is operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and is one of two subway stations in the system outside of Toronto's city limits. It provides connections to a York Region Transit (YRT) Viva Rapid Transit, Viva bus rapid transit route along the Highway 7 Rapidway, which is also used by a Brampton Transit Züm route, as well as several local YRT bus routes. Located in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, the suburban city's planned community, planned downtown, the station is designated by Metrolinx as a Metrolinx mobility hubs, mobility hub, one of several Multimodal transport, multimodal transit terminals in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The station has a 900-space park-and-ride lot, which is privately owned and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
505 Züm Bovaird
505 Züm Bovaird is an express bus route in Brampton, Ontario. This route began service on September 2, 2014. The headways are 15-17 minutes during peak periods, 16 minutes during weekends, and 20 minutes during weekday off peak. This route does not operate during early mornings on Sundays and late evenings on all days. This route duplicates service with 5 Bovaird and 5A Bovaird (between Mount Pleasant GO and Airport Road) before turning south and duplicating with the 30 Airport Road, and 5A Bovaird. After terminating at the Airport Loop (Queen Street & Goreway Drive) during the route's initial run, a southern extension along Airport Road was added on September 4, 2018. The route now terminates at Malton GO, just south of Derry Road in Mississauga. Also on the same day, the route no longer interlined with Route 561 Züm Queen West. A new branch, 505A was added on October 31, 2022. This route runs from Trinity Common Terminal to Toronto Pearson Viscount station, Viscount Station on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
511 Züm Steeles
511 Zum Steeles is a bus rapid transit route in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The final corridor outlined in Phase 1 started service on November 26, 2012. The route runs from the Brampton Gateway Terminal at Steeles Avenue and Hurontario Street to Humber College North Campus at Finch Avenue West and Highway 27 in Toronto with connections to the planned Line 6 Finch West line and various express bus services, via Bramalea GO Train Station. Though largely industrial through Brampton, Steeles Avenue sees bus service every six minutes on current route 11. This is the only planned corridor to operate almost entirely within Brampton city limits. In September 2015, limited service on 511 Zum Steeles was extended to Lisgar GO Station operating only on weekdays. Eventually, full service on the entire route were implemented. The route was suspended past Chinguacousy Road in March 2021, after nine drivers tested positive for COVID-19. It was noted that the route led to a "large logistic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississauga Transit
MiWay (; stylized MiWay), also known as Mississauga Transit and originally as Mississauga Transit Systems, is the municipal public transport agency serving Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and is responsible to the city's Transportation and Works Department. MiWay services consist of two types of bus routes: MiLocal, local buses that make frequent stops, and MiExpress, express bus service, express buses between major destinations. MiWay is the primary operator along the Mississauga Transitway, a dedicated east–west bus-only roadway. MiWay's routes connect with GO Transit along with Brampton Transit to the north, Oakville Transit to the southwest, Milton Transit to the northwest, Toronto Transit Commission to the east and York Region Transit to the northeast. MiWay is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association. In 2022, MiWay's annual ridership was 35.7million passengers. History Public transit in Mississauga was first operated by Charterways Transportation Limited, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtown Brampton Terminal
The Downtown Terminal is a Brampton Transit bus station serving the central area of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It is located a block north of the intersection of Main Street and Queen Street, the two main streets in downtown. There is direct access to Via Rail and GO Transit trains at the adjoining Brampton GO Station. Municipal and private-sector partnerships funded this facility and built a six-storey office building above the transit terminal.Brampton Transit, Terminals & Facilities A portion of the ground level of the building accommodates ticket sales and a heated waiting room. Bus routes ;Brampton Transit: * 1/1A Queen * 2 Main (Board at Main Street) * 24 Van Kirk (Board at Main Street) * 25 Edenbrook (Board at Main Street) * 52 McMurch ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Orange
Viva Orange is a line on the Viva bus rapid transit system in York Region, Ontario, Canada. The route primarily runs in an east–west direction along the Highway 7 Rapidway in Vaughan. It is operated by Tok Transit under contract from York Region. Route description Viva Orange runs mostly along Highway 7, between Martin Grove Road and Richmond Hill Centre Terminal on Yonge Street. A section of the route also runs on Centre Street and Bathurst Street to service the Promenade Terminal. The route connects with the Toronto subway's Line 1 Yonge–University at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station. There are 17 stations currently in operation. Transit system integration Brampton Transit Viva Orange shares routing with Brampton Transit's 501 Züm Queen express bus route between Martin Grove and (VMC), and has been fare integrated with it since its creation in September 2010. Both Brampton Transit and York Region Transit proofs of payment are accepted for the entire le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is the city centre of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Measuring , the district is located at the intersection of Highway 7 and Jane Street (Toronto), Jane Street, northeast of the Ontario Highway 400, Highway 400 and Ontario Highway 407, Highway 407 interchange, at the site of the historic farming community of Edgeley, Ontario, Edgeley within the larger district of Concord, Vaughan, Concord. The district is served by the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station, TTC subway station of the same name, which is the northwestern terminus of Line 1 Yonge–University of the Toronto subway system. It is also a major transit hub for York Region Transit (YRT), as well as Viva Rapid Transit, Viva and Züm bus rapid transit services. Name In the summer of 2009, Vaughan's city council announced that they wanted public submissions to suggest a new name for Vaughan's new downtown core. At the time, it was known as "Vaughan Corporate Centre", but the name change was suggested so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humber College Bus Terminal
Humber College is a below-grade light rail transit (LRT) station that is under construction on Line 6 Finch West, part of the Toronto subway system. The station is located at the southwest corner of Highway 27 and Humber College Boulevard on the Humber Polytechnic North Campus in the Etobicoke district of Toronto. It will be the western terminus of Line 6. A walkway will connect the LRT station to the nearby Humber College Bus Terminal. The station's name refers to Humber Polytechnic's former name. Description The station will be located below street level in an open trench running parallel to Highway 27. The station will have two street-level entrances, one entrance on the south side of Humber College Boulevard, the second further south facing a new street that will intersect with Highway 27. The entrance structures will be at least in height, and will each face a plaza. The centre platform will have several canopies for weather protection. The lack of a roof over the trench ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal
The City Centre Transit Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the main transit hub and bus station for MiWay, the city's public transit system. The station is situated in Mississauga City Centre at the north side of Square One Shopping Centre. Prior to 2024, buses using the terminal displayed "Square One" on their destination signs. Buses use the upper level, while access from the mall is through the lower level via a signalized crosswalk (no indoor connection), where a taxi stand and kiss and ride are located. Services provided on the upper level of the building include ticket sales, information booth, and lost and found, while washroom facilities and MiWay transit police holding cells are located on the lower level. The terminal is accessible by both elevator and escalator. GO Transit's regional Square One Bus Terminal is located directly north, across Rathburn Road, on Station Gate Road. History The terminal opened in November 1997, replacing an overcrowded loop on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
