CW426-2023

Request to Begin Procurement – Chinguacousy Züm and Cycling Infrastructure – Wards 2, 4, 5 and 6

Grow Transit Expand the Cycling Network and Make It Safe City Council consideration on Dec 6, 2023

Background

In the City of Brampton, Route 4/4A Chinguacousy is one of the busiest conventionalbus routes. As a result of increased ridership along the Chinguacousy Road corridor, it
is recommended that a Züm service be implemented to accommodate this demand. Moreover, a Züm service along the Chinguacousy Road corridor is recommended in Brampton Transit's latest five-year business plan (2023-2027) and was also identified in the City of Brampton’s Transportation Master Plan (2015).

Züm infrastructure including bus bays, upgraded bus pads, transit signal priority (Transit Signal Priority/Emergency Vehicle Priority) and upgraded shelters are scheduled to be installed along Chinguacousy Road between Sandalwood Parkway and Steeles Avenue. Chinguacousy Züm is planned to be launched following the start of service of the Hurontario Hazell McCallion Light Rail Transit line. Metrolinx has stated that the Hazell McCallion LRT will launch no earlier than late 2024. Chinguacousy Züm will connect Cassie Campbell Recreation Centre at Sandalwood Parkway to the Bramalea GO Station on Steeles Avenue via Chinguacousy Road and Steeles Avenue.

Additionally, signalized intersections along the Chinguacousy Road corridor between Sandalwood Parkway and Chinguacousy Road will be upgraded with active transportation infrastructure such as new bicycle signal heads, bike boxes and improved intersection geometry for cyclists. These improvements are being installed to enhance the rideability of the existing multi use path along the Chinguacousy Road corridor.

Source: City of Toronto