Items

1. That the report from Doug Rieger, Director, Transit Development, Transit, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025 re: Budget Amendment – Brampton Transit Service Extensions into the Town of Caledon, be received; and

2. That Council approve the addition of three (3) Full-time Transit Operator positions costing approximately $345K in order to deliver approximately 4,500 annualized services hours requested by Caledon, to be fully funded through recoveries from Caledon resulting in a net zero budget impact to the City of Brampton.

A second Public Information Centre for the Queen BRT was supposed to happen in Q4 2023 but was delayed due to complexities related to corridor segment around Centre St and McLaughlin. Once PIC is complete next step would be Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for Q2 2025. This is Ontario's streamlined environmental assessment process. Completion of TPAP scheduled for Q4 2025. After that the Province looks at funding which includes the larger design process. 

Councillor Singh asked if a letter from Council would help to expedite the process. Staff agreed this would be appropriate. 

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.

1. That the report from Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Transit, to the Special Council Meeting of December 5, 7 and 13, 2023, re: Brampton Transit – Approval to Increase the Transit Operator Complement by 50 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs), be received; and

2. That Council approve the increase of complement for Transit Operators by 50 FTEs, at a $0 budget impact, to be funded through operational savings, as a measure to address service demand, operator absenteeism and long-term absences.

City Council approved a motion proposed by Cll Power, seconded by Cll Brar, allowing the General Manager of Transit to use existing budgets to purchase buses based on current market conditions, balancing immediate transit needs with long-term fleet greening goals, and authorized joining the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative if deemed beneficial for the city.